TY - JOUR
T1 - A synthesis of perceptions about physical activity among older African American and American Indian women
AU - Henderson, Karla A.
AU - Ainsworth, Barbara E.
PY - 2003/2/1
Y1 - 2003/2/1
N2 - Objectives. In this review of qualitative data from the Cross-Cultural Activity Participation Study (CAPS), we synthesize the major findings of studies designed to identify minority women's perceptions of physical activity. Methods. We interviewed 30 African American and 26 American Indian women with constant comparison techniques. We analyzed the data with a coding system developed from the data. Results. The women led active, busy lives. Most perceived physical activity as being good for them, identified constraints to time and space for physical activity, and wanted social support for physical activity. Sociocultural issues also were related to physical activity. Conclusions. Both personal and cultural values influenced the women's physical activity behaviors.
AB - Objectives. In this review of qualitative data from the Cross-Cultural Activity Participation Study (CAPS), we synthesize the major findings of studies designed to identify minority women's perceptions of physical activity. Methods. We interviewed 30 African American and 26 American Indian women with constant comparison techniques. We analyzed the data with a coding system developed from the data. Results. The women led active, busy lives. Most perceived physical activity as being good for them, identified constraints to time and space for physical activity, and wanted social support for physical activity. Sociocultural issues also were related to physical activity. Conclusions. Both personal and cultural values influenced the women's physical activity behaviors.
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U2 - 10.2105/AJPH.93.2.313
DO - 10.2105/AJPH.93.2.313
M3 - Article
C2 - 12554592
AN - SCOPUS:0037308524
SN - 0090-0036
VL - 93
SP - 313
EP - 317
JO - American journal of public health
JF - American journal of public health
IS - 2
ER -