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Table 3 Ripple Effects Mapping results from My Body study

From: Innovative participatory evaluation methodologies to assess and sustain multilevel impacts of two community-based physical activity programs for women in Colombia

Outcomes

Subthemes

Socio-ecological level

Ind.

Soc.

Com.

N

%

Expansion and strengthening of social bonds

New ties with institutions

2

1

2

37

19

Enhancing family bonds

1

6

3

New social bonds

1

3

0

Reinforcing previous relationships

0

3

1

Sense of belonging among peers

2

5

0

Support network and peer-to-peer care

3

4

0

Deepened physical activity engagement

Motivation for physical activity practice

1

1

0

26

14

Regular physical activity practice

3

0

0

Interest in new forms of physical activity

3

6

4

Understanding physical activity as a therapeutic practice

3

1

0

Motivation because of the teachers

2

0

2

Coping strategies for dealing with difficulties

Self-confidence to handle problems, obstacles and fears.

7

0

2

25

13

Handling family setbacks

1

3

0

Shifts in family dynamics regarding caregiving duties

2

2

0

Changing risk perceptions

3

1

0

Changing self-efficacy perceptions

3

1

0

Civic empowerment and leadership

Emerging leaders

2

3

4

25

13

Desire to share well-being with others

1

2

0

Consolidation of a physical activity promotion network

1

2

1

Civic empowerment

0

1

8

Experiences during the research

Appreciation of intersectoral work

1

2

2

22

11

Gratefulness with the program facilitators

2

2

1

Consolidation of a friendly space

0

3

2

Impacts of research on the community

1

2

4

Self-esteem

Sense of well-being

4

0

1

18

9

Self-care as a priority

4

0

0

Further developing of resilience

4

1

0

Self-image perception

3

1

0

Challenges for physical activity

Prioritizing other activities before personal care

1

1

0

16

8

Accessing physical activity facilities

0

0

2

Risk perceptions and stigma

0

1

2

Socioeconomic barriers

2

0

0

Role as caregivers and the house chores

4

3

0

Mental health benefits

Stress management skills

1

1

0

11

6

Sense of tranquility

3

2

0

Overcoming the isolation

1

0

0

Social skills

1

2

0

Physical health benefits

Weight control

2

0

0

12

6

Pain reduction

2

0

0

Strengthening physical capacities

6

0

0

Sleep improvement

2

0

0

Total

85

66

41

192

100

  1. Ind individual level, Soc social level, com community level; N: total number of outcomes per themes