What is the online training program studying for primary health care workers?

This study is evaluating an online training program that aims to improve counseling skills related to physical activity and sedentary behavior among primary health care workers. It focuses on enhancing competencies to better support patient health through counseling. The research is sponsored by Universidade Federal do Paraná.

Who may be eligible for this primary health care workers clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 and older who are healthcare professionals actively working in Primary Health Care Units in selected Brazilian municipalities may be eligible. Participants must voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this primary health care workers clinical trial?

Study-related care, including access to the online training and all trial assessments, is provided at no cost. Personal expenses such as internet access or travel may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Healthy Volunteers

ID07636291

Online Training to Enhance Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling Skills for Primary Health Care Workers in Brazil

Led by Universidade Federal do Paraná · Updated on 2026-06-09

3306

Participants Needed

Research Sites

6 weeks

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to develop, implement, and evaluate an online training program designed to improve counseling skills related to physical activity and sedentary behavior among primary health care workers in Brazil. The study focuses on enhancing professional competencies to better support patients health through physical activity advice within primary health care settings. Health professionals working in selected municipalities will be invited to participate voluntarily. The intervention involves a self-directed, asynchronous online training program consisting of about 180 minutes of recorded video lessons and practical materials based on national and international guidelines. Participants have up to 30 days to enroll and an additional 30 days to complete the training. Those who enroll form the exposed group, while those who do not participate form a comparison group. Participants will be assessed on their counseling competencies and professional practices before the training, immediately afterward, and three months after completing the program. Data collection occurs across primary health care units in the selected municipalities, and the study monitors changes in counseling skills over time to evaluate the trainings effectiveness. Participation includes completing assessments and engaging with the online training materials within the specified timelines.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Aconselha + Movimento: Protocol for Online Training on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Healthcare professionals working in Primary Health Care Units in Florianópolis, Rio Claro, or São José dos Pinhais during data collection
Professionals actively working in their positions at recruitment
Professionals who voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent

You will not qualify if you...

Professionals not actively working during the data collection period
Professionals who do not provide informed consent
Professionals with incomplete baseline assessment data

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