Physical Activity and Minority Women: A Qualitative Study

Health Education and Behavior - Tập 25 Số 5 - Trang 640-652 - 1998
Amy A. Eyler1,2,3, Elizabeth A. Baker4, LaChenna Cromer5, ­Abby C. King6, Ross C. Brownson4, Rebecca J. Donatelle7
1Prevention Research Center, Saint Louis University, School of Public Health, 3663 Lindell Blvd. Suite 360, St. Louis MO 63108; phone: 314-977-3222; fax: 314-977-8150;
2fax: 314-977-8150
3phone: 314-977-3222
4Prevention Research Center, Saint Louis University, School of Public Health
5Westat
6Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine
7Department of Public Health, Oregon State University

Tóm tắt

Few physical activity research studies have been conducted with minority women. The purpose of this study was to explore patterns of physical activity among minority women. Focus groups were conducted with volunteers older than age 40. Each group was led by a trained moderator familiar with the ethnic community targeted. The sessions were audiotaped and professionally transcribed. Constructs were researched and codes were developed. Data were analyzed using NUD*IST® qualitative analysis program. While participants did not identify themselves as "exercisers," they indicated they got enough physical activity from caregiving, housekeeping, and workday activities. The most common environmental barriers to becoming more physically active included safety, availability, and cost. Personal barriers included lack of time, health concerns, and lack of motivation. Results indicate the importance of terminology and assessment when conducting physical activity research in these populations. Also, results suggest many barriers are changeable with policies and interventions.

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Health Education and Behavior

Tập 25 Số 5

640-652

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