Personal, program-based, and environmental barriers to physical activity were explored among a U.S. population-derived sample of 2,912 women 40 years age older. Factors significantly associated with inactivity included American Indian ethnicity, older age, less education, lack energy, hills in one's neighborhood, absence enjoyable scenery, infrequent observation others exercising neighborhood. For all ethnic subgroups, caregiving duties lacking energy exercise ranked the top 4 most...

OBJECTIVES: This study describes the patterns of physical activity among minority women by using a variety definitions and determines sociodemographic behavioral correlates in this population. METHODS: A cross-sectional was conducted 1996 1997 US 40 years older (n = 2912) following racial/ethnic groups: African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic, White. RESULTS: Physical lowest Americans Indians/Alaskan Natives (adjusted odds ratios [ORs] for no leisure-time were 1.35 [95%...

EYLER, A. A., R. C. BROWNSON, S. J. BACAK, and HOUSEMANN. The Epidemiology of Walking for Physical Activity in the United States. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 35, No. 9, pp. 1529–1536, 2003. Purpose purpose this paper was to describe epidemiology walking physical activity among respondents U.S. Study. Correlates people who never walk activity, those regularly, occasionally were compared. Methods Data on walking, personal environmental correlates, sociodemographics collected via telephone...

The gap between discovery of public health knowledge and application in practice settings policy development is due part to ineffective dissemination. This article describes (1) lessons related dissemination from disciplines (eg, communication, agriculture, social marketing, political science), (2) current practices among researchers, (3) key audience characteristics, (4) available tools for dissemination, (5) measures impact. Dissemination efforts need take into account the message, source,...

Few physical activity research studies have been conducted with minority women. The purpose of this study was to explore patterns among Focus groups were volunteers older than age 40. Each group led by a trained moderator familiar the ethnic community targeted. sessions audiotaped and professionally transcribed. Constructs researched codes developed. Data analyzed using NUD*IST® qualitative analysis program. While participants did not identify themselves as "exercisers," they indicated got...

Objectives. We tested the reliability of 3 instruments that assessed social and physical environments. Methods. conducted a test–retest study among US adults (n = 289). used telephone survey methods to measure suitableness perceived (vs objective) environment for recreational activity nonmotorized transportation. Results. Most questions in our surveys attempted specific characteristics built showed moderate high reliability. Questions about lower than those environment. Certain blocks...

The healthful effects of physical activity on a multitude and mental health outcomes are well documented (1). Despite promising increases in the percentage U.S. adults meeting aerobic muscle-strengthening guidelines (guidelines)* (1) during leisure time nearly all demographic regional subgroups 1998-2018 (2,3), differences by rurality Census Bureau region (Northeast, Midwest, South, West), persist (4). Before 2020, analyses rural-urban were dichotomized into nonmetropolitan (rural) versus...

SUMMARY Ethnic minority and low-income populations have the highest rates of cardiovascular disease lowest leisure-time physical activity. Because activity reduces risk premature death disability from disease, researching correlates to such in these is an important aspect health promotion US. To identify environmental, policy, cultural barriers women, The Women's Cardiovascular Health Network Project conducted focus groups with White, African American, Latina, American Indian women aged...

In Brief The public health literature has not fully explored the complexities of policy process as they relate to practice and obesity prevention. We conducted a review across science fields, distilled key theories making, developed framework inform policy, systems, environmental change efforts on Beginning with conceptual description, we focus understanding three domains process: problem domain, political domain. identify activities in including following: (a) assessing social environment;...

In Brief Context: Complete Streets policies guide planning in communities by making the transportation system accommodating to all users including vehicle drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, as well those using public transportation. While number of has increased over past decade, no research explored factors attributing widespread diffusion these policies. Objective: The purpose this study was apply concepts Diffusion Innovation Theory data related order identify potential patterns...

Physical activity is vital for the health and well-being of youth adults, although prevalence physical continues to be low. Promoting active transportation or human-powered through policy, systems, environmental change one leading evidence-based strategies increase regardless age, income, racial/ethnic background, ability, disability. Initiatives often require coordination across federal, state, local agencies. To maximize effectiveness all types interventions, it imperative establish strong...

Physical activity is important in health promotion and disease prevention; rural-urban regional disparities among adults meeting the combined leisure time physical guidelines exist.

Ethnic minority and low-income populations have some of the highest rates cardiovascular disease (CVD) physical inactivity, an independent risk factor for CVD. women are especially at risk. Because programs designed to increase activity potential reduce CVD in specific populations, research this area is expanding. As part Women's Cardiovascular Health Network funded by Centers Disease Control Prevention, goal multi-site project identify factors, particularly environmental, policy, cultural...

Background: Environmental and policy approaches are promising strategies to raise population-wide rates of physical activity; yet, little attention has been paid the development prioritization a research agenda on these topics that will have relevance for both researchers practitioners. Methods: Using input from hundreds practitioners, was developed promoting activity through environmental interventions. Concept mapping used develop agenda. Results: Among those who brainstormed ideas, 42%...

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in public health and policy measures to reduce in-person contact the transmission of virus. These impacted daily life mental well-being (MWB). aims this study were explore MWB impacts on children assess associations among perceived changes physical activity (PA) sedentary behaviors (SB), with changes, using a mixed-methods approach.

Data on chronic disease risk behaviors and related variables, including barriers to attitudes toward physical activity, are lacking for women of some racial/ethnic groups. A test-retest study was conducted from July 1996 through June 1997 among US (n = 199) aged 40 years or more who were white, black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic. The sample selected interviews using a modified version the methods Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. For behavioral factors such as...

OBJECTIVES: To develop a comprehensive inventory of state physical education (PE) legislation, examine trends in bill introduction, and compare factors. METHODS: State PE legislation from January 2001 to July 2007 was identified using legislative database. Analysis included components evidence-based school the Community Guide other authoritative sources: minutes PE, activity, teacher certification, an environmental element, including facilities equipment. Researchers abstracted information...

Objectives. We developed a content review for state policies related to childhood obesity, and we have quantitatively described the predictors of enactment. Methods. collected an inventory 2006 through 2009 legislation on 27 obesity topics from legislative databases. coded each bill general information, topic content, other appropriate components. conducted descriptive analysis 3 multilevel analyses using bill- state-level characteristics predict Results. Common in 27% bills that were...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore parent perceptions changes in child physical activity during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: research team used social media, relevant organizations, and neighborhood groups distribute the survey link May June 2020. Subjects: convenience sample parents children aged 5-12. Measures: Survey assess parental children's before orders, environmental barriers activity. Analysis: Results were analyzed using...