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.
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.
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.