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Book Synopsis Perceived Environmental, Social, and Policy Influences on Physical Activity in Rural Midwestern Adults by : Matthew Scott Chrisman
Download or read book Perceived Environmental, Social, and Policy Influences on Physical Activity in Rural Midwestern Adults written by Matthew Scott Chrisman and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rural adults engage in less physical activity and are less likely to meet activity recommendations than urban or suburban adults. Understanding determinants of this behavior can help design interventions for increasing activity levels. This series of studies examined the perceived determinants of physical activity in the social, physical, and policy environments of rural adults, using the following aims:
Book Synopsis Perceived Influences on Physical Activity and Diet in Rural, Low-income Adults by : Betty L. Kaiser
Download or read book Perceived Influences on Physical Activity and Diet in Rural, Low-income Adults written by Betty L. Kaiser and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Physical Activity Levels and Related Factors in Midwestern Rural Hispanic Or Latino Adults by : Alison K. Clevette
Download or read book Physical Activity Levels and Related Factors in Midwestern Rural Hispanic Or Latino Adults written by Alison K. Clevette and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this dissertation was to examine physical activity levels and specific intrapersonal, interpersonal and community physical environment factors that influence physical activity in Midwestern rural Hispanic or Latino adults. Instruments used in the study included: Self-Efficacy for Exercise Behaviors Survey, Social Support for Exercise Survey, Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (SASH), and Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS). Physical activity was measured by 7-Day Physical Activity Recall and ActiGraph® accelerometer data. In the study of 54 participants, it was found that there was a very low level of physical activity. For example, 97% of the time was spent in either sedentary or light physical activity according to the ActiGraph®data. These findings were similar to the results from the 7-Day Physical Activity Recall questionnaire. This research also showed that men were more active than women and those performing manual labor work were highly active. Results from a linear regression model showed percent moderate and vigorous physical activity (%MVPA, the ActiGraph® measure), the best model (R = .529) used the predictors of gender (p = .009), land use mix - access (NEWS) (p = .006), and street connectivity (NEWS) (p = .006). Results from a linear regression model showed Individual daily Energy Expenditure (IEE, the 7-Day Physical Activity Recall measure), the best model (R = .714) used the predictors of gender (p = .028), labor (p = .000), and pedestrian traffic safety (NEWS) (p = .040). Continued research based on an ecological model is necessary to determine more specifically what persuades or affixes physical activity behavior in rural Hispanic or Latino adults.
Book Synopsis Neighborhood Influences on Physical Activity and Physical Function Among Older Adults by : Katherine M. Mead
Download or read book Neighborhood Influences on Physical Activity and Physical Function Among Older Adults written by Katherine M. Mead and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proportion of older adults in the US is growing quickly. The percentage of older adults living in rural areas is greater than the percentage living in urban areas. Rural residents experience a number of health disparities, including lower levels of physical activity. The purpose of this dissertation study was to examine the difference in amount and predictors of physical activity among rural- and urban-dwelling older adults in Wisconsin and to assess the effects of the neighborhood built environment (BE) on physical activity and physical function among rural- and urban-dwelling older adults in Wisconsin. This cross-sectional correlation study utilized data collected via the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW). SHOW is a statewide, representative survey that collects information on residents' health and social determinants of health. T-tests and linear regression were used to determine differences in amount and predictors of physical activity. Moderated mediation path models were used to determine the effects of the BE on physical activity and physical function based on rural or urban location. In the regression models that controlled for potential confounders, rural residents had less time in moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity. Age, high income, education, and Hispanic ethnicity were significant predictors of physical activity. In the moderated mediation path models, perceived access to fruits and vegetables was a significant indirect effect on physical function, mediated by physical activity, for urban older adults. Perceived safety from traffic and perceived neighborhood destinations had a significant positive direct effect on physical function for urban residents. Perceiving many interesting things to see in the neighborhood had a significant direct effect on physical function for rural residents. The physical activity estimates in this study matched the general trends of physical activity estimates for older adults and rural adults in other studies. The significant BE effects were also similar to other studies that explored associations between the BE and physical activity or physical function. This information will be important to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to effectively promote physical activity and plan for an increasingly aging population in rural areas.
Author :Transportation Research Board Publisher :Transportation Research Board ISBN 13 :0309094984 Total Pages :269 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (9 download)
Book Synopsis Does the Built Environment Influence Physical Activity? by : Transportation Research Board
Download or read book Does the Built Environment Influence Physical Activity? written by Transportation Research Board and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2005-01-11 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB Special Report 282: Does the Built Environment Influence Physical Activity? Examining the Evidence reviews the broad trends affecting the relationships among physical activity, health, transportation, and land use; summarizes what is known about these relationships, including the strength and magnitude of any causal connections; examines implications for policy; and recommends priorities for future research.
Download or read book Obesity Epidemiology written by Frank Hu and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-03-21 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past twenty years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. An estimated thirty percent of adults in the US are obese; in 1980, only fifteen percent were. The issue is gaining greater attention with the CDC and with the public health world in general. This book will offer practical information about the methodology of epidemiologic studies of obesity, suitable for graduate students and researchers in epidemiology, and public health practitioners with an interest in the issue. The book will be structured in four main sections, with the majority of chapters authored by Dr. Hu, and some authored by specialists in specific areas. The first section will consider issues surrounding the definition of obesity, measurement techniques, and the designs of epidemiologic studies. The second section will address the consequences of obesity, looking at epidemiologic studies that focus on cardio-vascular disease, diabetes, and cancer The third section will look at determinants obesity, reviewing a wide range of risk factors for obesity including diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviors, sleep disorders, psychosocial factors, physical environment, biochemical and genetic predictors, and intrauterine exposures. In the final section, the author will discuss the analytical issues and challenges for epidemiologic studies of obesity.
Book Synopsis The Influence of the Built Environment on the Physical Activity of Adults Living in a Rural Community by : Brent Jason Twaddle
Download or read book The Influence of the Built Environment on the Physical Activity of Adults Living in a Rural Community written by Brent Jason Twaddle and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Exploring Health Geography by Examining Physical Activity in Older Latino Women Living in Rural and Urban Communities by : Emily K. Parrott
Download or read book Exploring Health Geography by Examining Physical Activity in Older Latino Women Living in Rural and Urban Communities written by Emily K. Parrott and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latinos are increasingly found outside of places where they have traditionally resided. Rural Midwestern communities where new Latino immigrants are settling have experienced accelerated growth in their overall population and their Latino populations. Urban communities are also experiencing an increase in the number of Latino individuals. Latinos are being drawn to cities for economic and personal reasons. As the United States prepares for an increase in both Latinos and older adults, understanding their health behaviors, like physical activity, in different geographic settings will be of utmost importance. It is known that many Latino individuals are predisposed to obesity, type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease, all of which may be prevented with regular physical activity (Caballero, 2005). Physical activity is one modifiable health behavior that is linked with better health and a higher quality of life. The purpose of this study is to better understand levels of physical activity among older Latino women in two geographically different areas (urban and rural) and the impact of the community perceptions in geographic areas. Demographic information, levels of physical activity using accelerometers, survey data on community perceptions were gathered. This information was obtained from a sample of older Latino women living in the city of Chicago, Illinois (urban) (n=28) and a sample near Cobden, Illinois (rural) (n=14). Results from accelerometery data show an overall low level of moderate-intensity PA participation among this population, with significant difference (p=0.06) between rural (31.86 ± 36.5 min/wk) and urban (101.13 ± 131.9 min/week ) subjects. Also, older Latino women living in the rural site were significantly (p=0.04) less likely to meet the 2008 National recommendation guidelines for physical activity (150 min/wk of moderate-intensity PA) than their urban counterparts (rural 100% were considered inactive, whereas 74% from the urban site). This study takes a step towards better understanding underserved populations in an effort to create effective public health and community based interventions towards physical activity.
Book Synopsis Influences of Perceived Environment, Partner Support, and Attitudinal Familism on Physical Activity Among Mexican American Women by : Neomie Ceta Congello
Download or read book Influences of Perceived Environment, Partner Support, and Attitudinal Familism on Physical Activity Among Mexican American Women written by Neomie Ceta Congello and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthy lifestyle behaviors such as engaging in physical activity (PA) may reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the number one cause of mortality among Mexican American women (MAW). Research findings show that MAW have low levels of leisure time PA and vary in the amount of overall PA. The influence of partner support has received little attention in studies examining predictors of PA. This cross sectional study investigated factors influencing PA among MAW aged 19 to 64 years old (mean = 39.4, SD = 11.1) who may be at increased risk for CVD based on hypertension, diabetes and obesity rates reported for the general population of Latinos. The study was guided by an ecological framework with variables identified at the community (the physical environment), interpersonal (family, friends and partner support, attitudinal familism, and intrapersonal levels (age, employment status, acculturation, body mass index [BMI], number of chronic health conditions). The sample recruited from Southern California included 112 self-identified MAW, predominantly born in Mexico (n = 98, 88 %) and overweight/obese, who had low income and lived with their partner. An instrument packet was administered via individual interviews to facilitate understanding of questions among women with varying educational backgrounds and ability to read and write. The following self-report measures were administered in either Spanish or English: The Short International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Abbreviated Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale, an adapted Social Support and Exercise Survey, the Attitudinal Familism Scale, a demographic questionnaire and the General Acculturation Index. Although perceived PA ranged widely from low to high, a surprisingly large number of women (77.5%) reported moderate to high levels. Results of Pearson product-moment correlations showed that higher partner support, residential density, and acculturation and lower neighborhood crime were significantly associated with higher levels of PA. Acculturation and partner support were found to be significant predictors of PA in the multiple regression analyses. These findings suggest that future PA studies examining influences on PA and those testing PA intervention programs for MAW should address partner support and acculturation factors. Clinicians are encouraged to assess facilitators and barriers to PA in counseling MAW.
Download or read book Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 2098 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
Book Synopsis Physical Activity and Behavioral Medicine by : James F. Sallis
Download or read book Physical Activity and Behavioral Medicine written by James F. Sallis and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1998-08-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What type, amount, and intensity of physical activity is good for your health? How much exercise is too much? Can avoiding physical activity make you ill or lead to premature death? This crisply written and thought-provoking book examines such issues to give readers the first integrated and consolidated introduction to what is known about the impact of physical activity on health. By selectively highlighting some of the best and most important research in physical activity, the authors synthesize studies and theory from several disciplines. They use a behavioral-epidemiology framework to organize the book and explore such topics as: physical activity and the health of children, adolescents, and the elderly; physical activity and its impact on mental health; the role of physical activity in prevention of particular diseases; health risks of physical activity; and how much physical activity is enough and how to measure it; how to promote physical activity and community-based physical activity interventions. Throughout the book, the authors offer studies of diverse populations, including different ethnic backgrounds and nationalities, and different gender groups, and different socioeconomic levels. Although the health benefits of physical activity are fairly well-known, this book furthers our understanding of how to help people become active enough to enjoy these benefits.
Book Synopsis Expanding the Study of Ecological Barriers to Physical Activity on a College Campus by : Hannah G. White
Download or read book Expanding the Study of Ecological Barriers to Physical Activity on a College Campus written by Hannah G. White and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overweight and obesity are arguably the most formidable health epidemics of our time. Although a smaller percentage of young adults experience obesity compared to any other adult age grouping, young adults who are not set up to prevent the onset of overweight and obesity are at risk of a lifelong health struggle. Fortunately, engagement in regular physical activity has been associated with the prevention of obesity. The 2008 physical activity guidelines recommend adults attain at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity (or a combination of the two) every week; however, rising obesity rates suggest engaging in physical activity is becoming harder to do. College and university students are not exempt from the difficulties of incorporating physical activity into their routines. This study used mixed methods to conduct a comprehensive examination of perceived ecological barriers to physical activity undergraduate students experience. Results from a Midwestern university indicated most undergraduates meet the physical activity guidelines; however, students still indicated several ecological barriers to physical activity. Quantitative results indicated the top barriers, despite whether students met physical activity guidelines, are (1) 'the amount of coursework I have' and (2) 'how much time being physically active takes away from my responsibilities (e.g., schoolwork, employment, familial commitments, etc.).' Although these constructs presented themselves in the interviews, qualitative results indicated the top barriers are (1) Issues with the built environment, (2) Formality of physical activity, and (3) Socio-cultural influence. Stakeholders who are interested in the prevention of overweight and obesity during and after college can use these findings to develop interventions and to encourage universities to 'buy in' to the design of healthier campuses for their students. Future research should move toward more action-oriented research; specifically, evaluation of said interventions.
Book Synopsis Rural Women's Health by : Beverly Leipert
Download or read book Rural Women's Health written by Beverly Leipert and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2012-09-17 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The well-being of rural communities affects the well-being of those who reside in towns and cities because of rural-urban connections through food, drinking water, infectious disease, extreme environmental events, recreation, and for many, retirement residence. In rural areas themselves, women play a critical role in the health of their families and communities, yet women’s health is often marginalized or ignored. There have been limited studies to date about rural women and health in Canada. Filling an important gap in scholarship, this collection identifies priority issues that must be addressed to ensure these women’s well-being and offers innovative theoretical and methodological ideas for improvement. Rural Women’s Health integrates perspectives from rural practitioners, residents, and scholars in a variety of fields, including nursing, sociology, anthropology, and geography, to tackle issues relevant to diverse settings across the country. As such, it presents a national perspective on the nature of women’s health while respecting internal and regional diversity, as well as viewpoints from international scholarship.
Author :Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment Publisher :National Academies Press ISBN 13 :0309283140 Total Pages :503 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (92 download)
Book Synopsis Educating the Student Body by : Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment
Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
Book Synopsis Built Environment and Population Health in Small-Town America by : Mahbub Rashid
Download or read book Built Environment and Population Health in Small-Town America written by Mahbub Rashid and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking look at the complex relationship between the built environment and population health in small-town America. The links between urban settings and health issues are well established, but the built environments of smaller cities and towns also play a crucial role in population well-being. In this book, Mahbub Rashid—who employs innovative spatial and social network analysis techniques to examine the impact of built form and space on people's behavior, psychology, society, and culture—uses extensive spatial, demographic, and health data to study the crucial role of the built environment in small Kansas cities. The first book of its kind, Built Environment and Population Health in Small-Town America sheds light on the critical factors shaping the well-being of these communities and provides valuable insights for building healthier futures.
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Book Synopsis Physical Activity by : Institute of Medicine
Download or read book Physical Activity written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2008, the U.S. federal government issued fully approved physical activity guidelines for the first time. The idea that physical activity impacts health can be traced as far back as Hippocrates, and the science around the linkages between physical activity and health has continuously accumulated. On April 14-15, 2015, the Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Obesity Solutions held a 2-day workshop to explore the state of the science regarding the impact of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity and to highlight innovative strategies for promoting physical activity across different segments of the population. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions from this workshop.
