Additional file 1
Title: Excluded articles
Description: This file contains the list of articles that did not meet our inclusion criteria. The articles are grouped based on the criteria the articles failed to meet.
Non experimental design
Allan, J. D. (2003). Commentary by Allan: 'evaluation of individually tailored interventions on exercise adherence'. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 25(6), 644-646.
Annesi, J. J. (2004). Relationship of social cognitive theory factors to exercise maintenance in adults. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 99(1), 142-148.
Armitage, C. J. (2005). Can the theory of planned behavior predict the maintenance of physical activity? Health Psychology, 24(3), 235-245.
Baranowski, T., Anderson, C., & Carmack, C. (1998). Mediating variable framework in physical activity interventions. how are we doing? how might we do better? American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 15(4), 266-297.
Bauman, A. E., Bellew, B., Owen, N., & Vita, P. (2001). Impact of an Australian mass media campaign targeting physical activity in 1998. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 21(1), 41-47.
Bauman, A. E., Sallis, J. F., Dzewaltowski, D. A., & Owen, N. (2002). Toward a better understanding of the influences on physical activity: The role of determinants, correlates, causal variables, mediators, moderators, and confounders. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 23(2), 5-14.
Besculides, M., Zaveri, H., Hanson, C., Earns, R., Gregory-Mercado, K., & Will, J. (2008). Best practices in implementing lifestyle interventions in the WISEWOMAN program: Adaptable strategies for public health programs. American Journal of Health Promotion, 22(5), 322-328.
Betterley, C. (2004). Eatfit intervention. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 36(6), 342-343.
Bickmore, T., Gruber, A., & Picard, R. (2005). Establishing the computer-patient working alliance in automated health behavior change interventions. Patient Education and Counseling, 59(1), 21-30.
Booth, M. L., Owen, N., Bauman, A., Clavisi, O., & Leslie, E. (2000). Social-cognitive and perceived environment influences associated with physical activity in older Australians. Preventive Medicine, 31(1), 15-22.
Boudreaux, E. D., Wood, K. B., Mehan, D., Scarinci, I., Taylor, C. L. C., & Brantley, P. J. (2003). Congruence of readiness to change, self-efficacy, and decisional balance for physical activity and dietary fat reduction. American Journal of Health Promotion: AJHP, 17(5), 329-336.
Bray, S. R. (2007). Self-efficacy for coping with barriers helps students stay physically active during transition to their first year at a university. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(2), 61-70.
Buckworth, J., & Wallace, L. S. (2002). Application of the transtheoretical model to physically active adults. Journal of Sports Medicine & Physical Fitness, 42(3), 360-367.
Burton, N. W., Turrell, G., Oldenburg, B., & Sallis, J. F. (2005). The relative contributions of psychological, social, and environmental variables to explain participation in walking, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity leisure-time physical activity. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 2(2), 181.
Carmack Taylor, C. L., Boudreaux, E. D., Jeffries, S. K., Scarinci, I. C., & Brantley, P. J. (2003). Applying exercise stage of change to a low-income underserved population. American Journal of Health Behavior, 27(2), 99-107.
Cerin, E., Vandelanotte, C., Leslie, E., & Merom, D. (2008). Recreational facilities and leisure-time physical activity: An analysis of moderators and self-efficacy as a mediator. Health Psychology, 27(2), S126-s135.
Christensen, U., Schmidt, L., Budtz-Jørgensen, E., & Avlund, K. (2006). Group cohesion and social support in exercise classes: Results from a Danish intervention study. Health Education & Behavior: The Official Publication of the Society for Public Health Education, 33(5), 677-689.
Collins, M. A., Barros, M. V. G., Nahas, M. V., Goldfine, B., Lanier, A. B., & Beck, J. (2003). Influence of class size on physical activity behavior changes in a 15-week health-related fitness course. Revista Portuguesa De Ciencias do Desporto, 3(1), 24-32.
Collins, R., Lee, R. E., Albright, C. L., & King, A. C. (2004). Ready to be physically active? the effects of a course preparing low-income multiethnic women to be more physically active. Health Education & Behavior, 31(1), 47-64.
Conn, V. S., Tripp-Reimer, T., & Maas, M. L. (2003). Older women and exercise: Theory of planned behavior beliefs. Public Health Nursing, 20(2), 153-163.
Croteau, K. A., Richeson, N. E., Vines, S. W., & Jones, D. B. (2004). Effects of a pedometer-based physical activity program on older adults' mobility-related self-efficacy and physical performance. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 28(2), 19-33.
Cunningham, G.B. (2007). Development of the physical activity class satisfaction questionnaire. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 11(3), 161-176,
Dacey, M., Baltzell, A., & Zaichkowsky, L. (2003). Factors in women's maintenance of vigorous or moderate physical activity. Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal, 12(1), 87-111.
Dawson, K. A., & Brawley, L. R. (2000). Examining the relationship between exercise goals, self-efficacy, and overt behavior with beginning exercisers. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 30(2), 315-329.
Dean, M. L. (2001). Effects of vow-making on adherence to a 12-week personal fitness program, self-efficacy, and theory of planned behavior constructs. Eugene, OR; United States: Kinesiology Publications, University of Oregon.
Dean, R. N., Farrell, J. M., Kelley, M. L., Taylor, M. J., & Rhodes, R. E. (2007). Testing the efficacy of the theory of planned behavior to explain strength training in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 15(1), 1-12.
Deforche, B., & De Bourdeaudhuij, I. (2000). Differences in psychosocial determinants of physical activity in older adults participating in organised versus non-organised activities. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 40(4), 362-372.
Dinger, M. K., Heesch, K. C., & McClary, K. R. (2005). Feasibility of a minimal contact intervention to promote walking among insufficiently active women. American Journal of Health Promotion, 20(1), 2-6.
Droomers, M., Schrijvers, C.T.M., Van de Mheen, H., & Mackenbach, J.P. (1998). Educational differences in leisure-time physical inactivity: A descriptive and explanatory study. Social Science & Medicine, 24(11), 1665-1676.
Doshi, A., Patrick, K., Sallis, J. F., & Calfas, K. (2003). Evaluation of physical activity web sites for use of behavior change theories. Annals of Behavioral Medicine: A Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, 25(2), 105-111.
Dunn, M. Z. (2008). Psychosocial mediators of a walking intervention among African American women. Journal of Transcultural Nursing: Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society / Transcultural Nursing Society, 19(1), 40-46.
Emmons, K.M., Barbeau, E.M., Gutheil, C., Stryker, J.E., & Stoddard, A.M. (2007). Social influences, social context, and health behaviors among working class, multi-ethnic adults. Health Education & Behavior, 34(2), 315-344.
Epstein, L. H. (1998). Integrating theoretical approaches to promote physical activity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 15(4), 257-265.
Faherwald, N.L. & Shangreaux, P. (2006). Physical activity behavior of American Indian Mothers. Orthopaedic Nursing, 25(1), 22-29.
Fahrenwald, N. L., & Walker, S. N. (2003). Application of the transtheoretical model of behavior change to the physical activity behavior of WIC mothers. Public Health Nursing, 20(4), 307-317.
Fallon, E.A., Wilcox, S., Ainsworth, B.E. (2005). Correlates of self-efficacy for physical activity in African Americans. Women & health, 41(3), 47-62.
Ferney, S. L., & Marshall, A. L. (2006). Website physical activity interventions: Preferences of potential users. Health Education Research, 21(4), 560-566.
Fincher, S. B. (2004). Tailored interventions to increase physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in younger black females. US: ProQuest Information & Learning.
Fischer Aggarwal, B. A., Liao, M., & Mosca, L. (2008). Physical activity as a potential mechanism through which social support may reduce cardiovascular disease risk. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23(2), 90-96.
Foreyt, J. P., & Poston, W. S.,. (1998). The role of the behavioral counselor in obesity treatment. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 98(10), S27-30.
Gilson, N., McKenna, J., & Cooke, C. (2008). Experiences of route and task-based walking in a university community: Qualitative perspectives in a randomized control trial. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 5, S176-s182.
Guinn, B., Vincent, V., Jorgensen, L., Dugas, D., & Semper, T. (2007). Predicting physical activity among low-income Mexican American women: Application of the theory of planned behavior. American Journal of Health Behavior, 31(2), 115-122.
Hagger, M. S., Chatzisarantis, N. L. D., & Biddle, S. J. H. (2002). The influence of autonomous and controlling motives on physical activity intentions within the theory of planned behaviour. British Journal of Health Psychology, 7(3), 283.
Haines, D. J., Davis, L., Rancour, P., Robinson, M., Ned-Wilson, T., & Wagner, S. (2007). A pilot intervention to promote walking and wellness and to improve the health of college faculty and staff. Journal of American College Health, 55(4), 219-225.
Hammond, S. L., Leonard, B., & Fridinger, F. (2000). The centers for disease control and prevention director's physical activity challenge: An evaluation of a worksite health promotion intervention. American Journal of Health Promotion, 15(1), 17-20.
Hardeman, W., Sutton, S., Griffin, S., Johnston, M., White, A., Wareham, N. J., et al. (2005). A causal modelling approach to the development of theory-based behaviour change programmes for trial evaluation. Health Education Research, 20(6), 676-687.
Hudec, J. C. (2000). Individual counseling to promote physical activity. US: ProQuest Information & Learning.
Hulme, P. A., Walker, S. N., Effle, K. J., Jorgensen, L., McGowan, M. G., Nelson, J. D., et al. (2003). Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors of Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 14(3), 244-254.
Irwin, J. D. (2007). The prevalence of physical activity maintenance in a sample of university students: A longitudinal study. Journal of American College Health, 56(1), 37-41.
Ishii, A., Nakiri, M., Nagatomi, K., Tsuji, Y., Hoshiko, M., Yamaguchi, Y., et al. (2007). Effect of a physical activity improvement program using the transtheoretical model at a small-scale company. The Kurume Medical Journal, 54(1-2), 1-8.
Jeffries, S. K. (2001). The role of major and minor stressors in moderating the transtheoretical model of exercise behavior among predominantly low-income patients attending primary care clinics. US: ProQuest Information & Learning.
Jones, F., Harris, P., Waller, H., & Coggins, A. (2005). Adherence to an exercise prescription scheme: The role of expectations, self-efficacy, stage of change and psychological well-being. British Journal of Health Psychology, 10(3), 359-378.
Juniper, K. C., Oman, R. F., Hamm, R. M., & Kerby, D. S. (2004). The relationships among constructs in the health belief model and the transtheoretical model among African-American college women for physical activity. American Journal of Health Promotion, 18(5), 354-357.
Karelis, A.D., Fontaine, J. et al. (2008). Psychosocial correlates of cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength in overweight and obese post-menopausal women: A MONET study. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26(9), 935-940.
Karoly, P., Ruehlman, L. S., Okun, M. A., Lutz, R. S., Newton, C., & Fairholme, C. (2005). Perceived self-regulation of exercise goals and interfering goals among regular and irregular exercisers: A life space analysis. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 6(4), 427-442.
Kelsey, K. S., DeVellis, B. M., Begum, M., Belton, L., Hooten, E. G., & Campbell, M. K. (2006). Positive affect, exercise and self-reported health in blue-collar women. American Journal of Health Behavior, 30(2), 199-207.
Kingi, D., Towers, A., Seebeck, R., & Flett, R. (2005). Pacific women's decisions about exercise adoption: Utilising the stage-of-exercise-adoption model. The New Zealand Medical Journal, 118(1216), U1493-U1493.
Kiviniemi, M. T., Voss-Humke, A. M., & Seifert, A. L. (2007). How do i feel about the behavior? the interplay of affective associations with behaviors and cognitive beliefs as influences on physical activity behavior. Health Psychology, 26(2), 152-158.
Kloek, G. C., van Lenthe, F. J., van Nierop, P. W. M., Schrijvers, C. T. M., & Mackenbach, J. P. (2006). Stages of change for moderate-intensity physical activity in deprived neighborhoods. Preventive Medicine: An International Journal Devoted to Practice and Theory, 43(4), 325-331.
Kolt, G.S., Oliver, M., Schofield, G.M., Kerse, N., Garrett, N., Latham, N.K. (2006). An overview and process evaluation of Telewalk: a telephone-based counseling intervention to encourage walking in older adults. Health Promotion International, 21(3), 201-208.
Lackner, C. (2005). Mediation from a group dynamics point of view. Journal of Psychohistory, 33(1), 41-46.
Landry, J. B., & Solmon, M. A. (2002). Self-determination theory as an organizing framework to investigate women's physical activity behavior. Quest (00336297), 54(4), 332-354.
LaRowe, T. L., Wubben, D. P., Cronin, K. A., Vannatter, S. M., & Adams, A. K. (2007). Development of a culturally appropriate, home-based nutrition and physical activity curriculum for Wisconsin American Indian families. Preventing Chronic Disease, 4(4), A109-A109.
Lee, Y., Park, N., & Kim, Y. (2006). Process of change, decisional balance, self-efficacy and depression across the stages of change for exercise among middle aged women in korea. Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi, 36(4), 587-595.
Levesque, L., Gauvin, L., & Desharnais, R. (2003). Maintaining exercise involvement: The role of learned resourcefulness in process of change use. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 4(3), 237-253.
Lewis, B. A., Forsyth, L. H., Pinto, B. M., Bock, B. C., Roberts, M., & Marcus, B. H. (2006). Psychosocial mediators of physical activity in a randomized controlled intervention trial. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 28(2), 193-204.
Lippke, S., Ziegelmann, J. P., & Schwarzer, R. (2005). Stage-specific adoption and maintenance of physical activity: Testing a three-stage model. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 6(5), 585-603.
Livaudais, J. C., Kaplan, C. P., Haas, J. S., Pérez-Stable, E. J., Stewart, S., & Des Jarlais, G. (2005). Lifestyle behavior counseling for women patients among a sample of California physicians. Journal of Women's Health, 14(6), 485-495.
Lorentzen, C., Ommundsen, Y., & Holme, I. (2007). Psychosocial correlates of stages of change in physical activity in an adult community sample. European Journal of Sport Science, 7(2), 93-106.
Lorentzen, C., Ommundsen, Y., Jenum, A.K. & Holme, I. (2007). The “Romsas in Motion” community intervention: program exposure and psychosocial mediated relationships to change in stages of change in physical activity. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4.
Maerki, A., Bauer, G.B., Angst, E., Nigg, C.R., Gillmann, G., Gehring, T.M. (2006). Systematic counseling by general practitioners for promoting physical activity in elderly patients: a feasibility study. Swiss Medical Weekly, 136(29), 29-30.
Marquez, D.X. & McAuley, E. (2006). Social cognitive correlates of leisure time physical activity among Latinos. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 29(3), 281-289.