Physical Activity and Social Cognitive Theory Outcomes of an Internet-Enhanced Physical Activity Intervention for African American Female College Students.
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: BACKGROUND: African American women report low levels of physical activity (PA) and are disproportionately burdened by related chronic diseases. This pilot study tested a 6-month theory-based (Social Cognitive Theory, SCT) culturally-relevant website intervention to promote PA among African American female college students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A single group pre-post test design (n=34) was used. PA and associated SCT constructs (outcome expectations, enjoyment, self-regulation, social support) were assessed at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. RESULTS: =.02). Changes in the SCT variables were not significantly associated with changes in PA; however, this may have been due to small sample size. CONCLUSIONS: Future studies with larger samples and more aggressive retention strategies (e.g., more frequent incentives, prompts for website use) are needed to further explore the applicability of web-based approaches to promote PA in this at-risk population.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Rodney P Joseph, Dorothy W Pekmezi, Terri Lewis, Gareth Dutton, Lori W Turner, Nefertiti H Durant
Institutions: University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funders: American Heart Association, National Institutes of Health, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Center for Research Resources, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
OpenAlex ID: W2135872372