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Table 4 Working definitions of relevant outcomes

From: Get the message? A scoping review of physical activity messaging

Outcomes

The effects/impacts of the message

Proximal [32]

Immediate impacts e.g. awareness and recall of the message.

Intermediate [32]

Short term impacts e.g. intent, motivation, self-efficacy and knowledge.

Distal [32]

Medium- and long-term impacts/outcomes e.g. physical activity behaviour(s).