Carolyn C. Voorhees

The Role of Peer Social Network Factors and Physical Activity in Adolescent Girls

Authors: Carolyn C. Voorhees, David Murray, Greg Welk, et al. (2005)
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Synopsis: Objective: To study the relationship between peer-related physical activity (PA) social networks and the PA of adolescent girls. Methods: Cross-sectional, convenience sample of adolescent girls. Mixed-model linear regression analyses to identify significant correlates of self-reported PA while accounting for correlation of girls in the same school.

 

Personal, Social, and Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity in Urban African-American Women

Authors: Deborah Young and Carolyn Voorhees
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Synopsis: Background:African-American women are at risk of chronic diseases for which regular physical activity can provide benefits. This group, however, remains predominantly sedentary. Little research has been undertaken to elucidate the multiple factors that influence their physical activity levels. This study was designed to determine associations among personal, social environmental, and physical environmental factors with physical activity level in urban African-American women.

 

Personal, Social, and Physical Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity Levels in Urban Latinas

Authors: Carolyn Voorhees and Deborah Young
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Synopsis: Background:Nationwide, Hispanic women report low levels of physical activity and bear excess health risk associated with inactivity. This study investigated the relationship between physical activity levels and sociodemographic, social environmental, and physical environmental factors.