Women bound to be active: A pilot study to explore the feasibility of an intervention to increase physical activity and self-worth in women

Jennifer L. Huberty; Jamie Vener; Cara Sidman; Jessica Meendering; Bryan Blissmer; Laura Schulte; Judith A. Flohr; Lynda B. Ransdell

doi:10.1080/03630240802132120

Women bound to be active: A pilot study to explore the feasibility of an intervention to increase physical activity and self-worth in women

Jennifer L. Huberty, Jamie Vener, Cara Sidman, Jessica Meendering, Bryan Blissmer, Laura Schulte, Judith A. Flohr, Lynda B. Ransdell

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Increasing physical activity (PA) has become a national health objective due to its associated health benefits, but low participation rates. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of an 8-month (September 2006-April 2007) PA book club (Women Bound to Be Active-WBA) in increasing PA and self-worth (SW) among women. Fifty-six adult women participated in an 8-month intervention consisting of weekly meetings designed to improve PA knowledge, awareness, confidence, and SW. Results indicated a significant increase in PA and SW. The WBA program represents a creative theory-based approach to empowering women to be more active.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	83-101
Number of pages	19
Journal	Women and Health
Volume	48
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/03630240802132120
State	Published - Jul 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adherence
Exercise
Female
Self-esteem

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General Medicine

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