Title |
The NLstart2run study: health effects of a running promotion program in novice runners, design of a prospective cohort study
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Published in |
BMC Public Health, July 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2458-13-685 |
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Authors |
Bas Kluitenberg, Marienke van Middelkoop, Ron L Diercks, Fred Hartgens, Evert Verhagen, Dirk-Wouter Smits, Ida Buist, Henk van der Worp |
Abstract |
Running is associated with desirable lifestyle changes. Therefore several initiatives have been undertaken to promote running. Exact data on the health effects as a result of participating in a short-term running promotion program, however, is scarce. One important reason for dropout from a running program is a running-related injury (RRI). The incidence of RRIs is high, especially in novice runners. Several studies examined potential risk factors for RRIs, however, due to the often underpowered studies it is not possible to reveal the complex mechanism leading to an RRI yet.The primary objectives are to determine short- and long-term health effects of a nationwide "Start to Run" program and to identify determinants for RRIs in novice runners. Secondary objectives include examining reasons and determinants for dropout, medical consumption and economical consequences of RRIs as a result of a running promotion program. |
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United Kingdom | 2 | 100% |
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Members of the public | 2 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Netherlands | 3 | 3% |
United States | 2 | 2% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 1% |
Brazil | 1 | 1% |
Unknown | 90 | 93% |
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Student > Master | 18 | 19% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 15 | 15% |
Student > Bachelor | 15 | 15% |
Researcher | 10 | 10% |
Other | 6 | 6% |
Other | 15 | 15% |
Unknown | 18 | 19% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 27 | 28% |
Sports and Recreations | 22 | 23% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 11 | 11% |
Social Sciences | 5 | 5% |
Psychology | 3 | 3% |
Other | 9 | 9% |
Unknown | 20 | 21% |