Understanding the physical activity needs and interests of inactive and active rural women: a cross-sectional study of barriers, opportunities, and intervention preferences

Lisa A Cadmus-Bertram; Jessica S Gorzelitz; Diana C Dorn; Kristen M C Malecki

doi:10.1007/s10865-019-00070-z

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Understanding the physical activity needs and interests of inactive and active rural women: a cross-sectional study of barriers, opportunities, and intervention preferences

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Understanding the physical activity needs and interests of inactive and active rural women: a cross-sectional study of barriers, opportunities, and intervention preferences

Lisa A Cadmus-Bertram, Jessica S Gorzelitz, Diana C Dorn and Kristen M C Malecki

Journal of behavioral medicine, Vol.43(4), pp.638-647

08/2020

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00070-z

PMCID: PMC7891881

PMID: 31197537

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Abstract

Despite the health benefits of physical activity, many women remain inactive and the needs of rural women are understudied. To understand access to physical activity barriers, opportunities, and intervention preferences in rural women and determine how these differ by self-reported activity level. A mailed questionnaire was distributed to 900 rural women and included measures of physical activity, health status, barriers, opportunities for exercise, and preferences for intervention type, components, and delivery. Questionnaires were completed by 507 women; 72.0% reported meeting the physical activity guideline. Inactive women reported greater barriers to activity (higher scores on 18 of 22 barriers; p < 0.05), less access to or usage of 8 of 9 places to exercise (p < 0.05), and less belief in the relevance of physical activity to personal health (p < 0.001). Both inactive and active women were most interested in programs that use walking, yoga, or strength training. Physical activity interventions for rural women need to address their specific needs, including barriers to physical activity and lower access to places in which to be physically active.

Adult

Cross-Sectional Studies

Exercise

Female

Health Status

Humans

Middle Aged

Rural Population

Sedentary Behavior

Surveys and Questionnaires

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Title: Subtitle: Understanding the physical activity needs and interests of inactive and active rural women: a cross-sectional study of barriers, opportunities, and intervention preferences
Creators: Lisa A Cadmus-Bertram - University of Wisconsin–Madison
Jessica S Gorzelitz - University of Wisconsin–Madison
Diana C Dorn - University of Wisconsin–Madison
Kristen M C Malecki - University of Wisconsin–Madison
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of behavioral medicine, Vol.43(4), pp.638-647
DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00070-z
PMID: 31197537
PMCID: PMC7891881
NLM abbreviation: J Behav Med
ISSN: 0160-7715
eISSN: 1573-3521
Grant note: K07 CA178870 / NCI NIH HHS
Language: English
Date published: 08/2020
Academic Unit: Health, Sport, and Human Physiology
Record Identifier: 9984294924602771

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