Quantitative study of correlates of physical activity in women from diverse racial/ethnic groups: Women's Cardiovascular Health Network Project--introduction and methodology

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• Personal Author:
  Evenson KR ; Eyler AA ; Matson-Koffman D ; Rohm Young D ; Sanderson BK ; Thompson, J. L. ; Wilbur J ; Wilcox S
• Description:
  BACKGROUND: Physical activity is an important aspect of cardiovascular disease prevention. However, data show a high prevalence of physical inactivity among women and ethnic minority and low-income populations. The purpose of this introduction is to describe the Women's Cardiovascular Health Network Project and implementation of the Women and Physical Activity Survey. The goal of the survey was to identify personal, social environmental, and physical environmental factors that are associated with physical activity status among diverse groups of women. METHODS: Seven universities were funded to study factors that influence physical activity among African-American, Native American, Latina, and white women residing in rural, suburban, and urban living environments. An ecologic model was used to design a quantitative questionnaire that was implemented by telephone or face-to-face interviews in seven sites across the United States. RESULTS: The survey was completed by a total 4122 women, with group totals ranging from 300 to 1000. Results from each site are presented in individual articles in this issue. A summary of results that compare and contrast the groups is presented in an additional report. CONCLUSION: This study provides important information on the assessment of physical activity among women. Results can be used to help improve assessments and to develop more effective policies and interventions for unique groups of women. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular System Occupational Health Safety Women
• Keywords:
  Cardiovascular-disease Cardiovascular-system-disease Cardiovascular-system-disorders Humans Physical-exercise Physical-fitness
• ISSN:
  0749-3797
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Alabama ; Georgia ; Illinois ; Missouri ; North Carolina ; OSHA Region 4 ; OSHA Region 5 ; OSHA Region 7 ; South Carolina
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  5-14
• Volume:
  25
• Issue:
  3
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20039153
• Citation:
  Am J Prev Med 2003 Oct; 25(3)(Suppl 1):5-14
• Contact Point Address:
  Amy A. Eyler, PhD, Prevention Research Center, School of Public Health, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis MO 63104
• Email:
  eyleras@accessus.net
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2004
• Performing Organization:
  University of Illinois at Chicago
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  American Journal of Preventive Medicine
• Supplement:
  1
• End Date:
  20290630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/192610/cdc_192610_DS1.pdf
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