Evaluating the Factors Associated With the Completion of a Community-Based Group Exercise Program Among Older Women
Evaluating the Factors Associated With the Completion of a Community-Based Group Exercise Program Among Older Women
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DOI：
10.1123/japa.2015-0281
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发表时间：
2016-10-01
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1.5
通讯作者：
Palmer, Richard C.
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作者：
Batra, Anamica;Coxe, Stefany;Palmer, Richard C.
Despite the well-known benefits of exercise, only 50% of U.S. women met recommended physical activity levels in 2014. To combat this issue, the Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative of South Florida has been offering the EnhanceFitness (EF) program in community-based settings since 2008. In the current study, we examined the factors associated with the program completion among older women (>= 60 years). During the first 4 years, 3,829 older women attended EF sessions. Of these, 924 (24.2%) attended the recommended 32 sessions within first 4 months. Results revealed that women who lived in Miami-Dade County, were >= 80 years, and did not report depression and/or risk factors for chronic conditions were more likely to complete EF. Black women were less likely to complete the program. Recognition of these factors might help identify at-risk individuals. More efforts are needed to improve completion rates. Theory-based interventions would allow comprehensive understanding of all factors and, therefore, should be explored in the future.
