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Prev Chronic Dis
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Seguin, Rebecca A ; Economos, Christina D ; Nelson, Miriam E ; Hyatt, Raymond ; Palombo, Ruth ; ... More +
Seguin, Rebecca A ; Economos, Christina D ; Nelson, Miriam E ; Hyatt, Raymond ; Palombo, Ruth ; Reed, Peter NT Less -
Description:
Background

Physical activity is essential for maintaining health and function with age, especially among women. Strength training exercises combat weakness and frailty and mitigate the development of chronic disease. Community-based programs offer accessible opportunities for strength training.

Program Design

The StrongWomen Program is an evidence-informed, community-based strength training program developed and disseminated to enable women aged 40 or older to maintain their strength, function, and independence. The StrongWomen Workshop and StrongWomen Tool Kit are the training and implementation tools for the StrongWomen Program. Program leaders are trained at the StrongWomen Workshop. They receive the StrongWomen Tool Kit and subsequent support to implement the program in their communities.

Dissemination

Program dissemination began in May 2003 with a three-part approach: recruiting leaders and forming key partnerships, soliciting participant interest and supporting implementation, and promoting growth and sustainability.

Assessment

We conducted site visits during the first year to assess curriculum adherence. We conducted a telephone survey to collect data on program leaders, participants, locations, and logistics. We used a database to track workshop locations and program leaders. As of July 2006, 881 leaders in 43 states were trained; leaders from 35 states had implemented programs.

Conclusion

Evidence-informed strength training programs can be successful when dissemination occurs at the community level using trained leaders. This research demonstrates that hands-on training, a written manual, partnerships with key organizations, and leader support contributed to the successful dissemination of the StrongWomen Program. Results presented provide a model that may aid the dissemination of other community-based exercise programs.


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Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 And Over
Attitude To Health
Community Health Services
Exercise Therapy
Female
Health Education
Humans
Life Style
Middle Aged
Muscle Strength
Physical Fitness
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Public Health Administration
Women's Health Services

Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 2008; 5(1).
Document Type:
Journal Article
Place as Subject:
United States
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Preventing Chronic Disease
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