International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-7802912018020518771877ENCommunity Based Participatory Research Center, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High‑Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, TehranCenter for Academic and Health Policy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, TehranGrowth and Development Research Center, Children’s Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, TehranKnowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran20180205<p><span class="fontstyle0"><strong>Background</strong>: </span><span class="fontstyle2">Women play a central role in the health of the whole family, but they are faced with more barriers while taking part in physical activities. </span></p><p><span class="fontstyle0"><strong>Methods</strong>: </span><span class="fontstyle2">This study was composed of two main phases. In the frst phase, the status of physical activity among young and adolescent in Iran and global evidence of effective interventions were searched. In the second phase, Focused Group Discussion (FGD) sessions were held with the key stakeholders in Tehran to investigate the results obtained from the frst phase. </span></p><p><strong></strong><span class="fontstyle0"><strong>Results</strong>: </span><span class="fontstyle2">Physical activity among young and adolescent in Iran<br />is inadequate. Based on the results obtained from the evidence and analysis of the FGDs, solutions defned as supporting policies, supporting environment, and supporting programs for physical activities. </span></p><p><span class="fontstyle0"><strong>Conclusions</strong>: </span><span class="fontstyle2">Multilevel cooperation among schools, families, and society is necessary to develop and implement policies and supporting programs, with an emphasis on combined interventions.<br /></span></p><p><span class="fontstyle0" style="color: #00652e;"><strong>Keywords</strong>: </span><span class="fontstyle3">Adolescent, girls, physical activity, young</span> </p>http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/1877http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/1877/2159