Socio-Ecological Factors of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore factors impacting physical activity among children and adolescents with Down Syndrome at multiple levels.
• Mixed-methods systematic review
• Analysis of personal, family, community, and policy factors
• Stakeholder interviews and program assessments
• Identified key socio-ecological factors influencing physical activity
• Highlighted the role of community and policy in enhancing physical activity levels
• Found a need for tailored programs addressing specific challenges faced by children with Down Syndrome