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A Synthesis of Perceptions About Physical Activity Among Older African American and American Indian Women

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: In this review of qualitative data from the Cross-Cultural Activity Participation Study (CAPS), we synthesize the major findings of studies designed to identify minority women's perceptions of physical activity. METHODS: We interviewed 30 African American and 26 American Indian women with constant comparison techniques. We analyzed the data with a coding system developed from the data. RESULTS: The women led active, busy lives. Most perceived physical activity as being good for them, identified constraints to time and space for physical activity, and wanted social support for physical activity. Sociocultural issues also were related to physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Both personal and cultural values influenced the women's physical activity behaviors.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.93.2.313

Authors: Karla A. Henderson, Barbara E. Ainsworth

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of South Carolina

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention