Environmental Influences on Physical Activity in Rural Adults: The Relative Contributions of Home, Church, and Work Settings
Environmental Influences on Physical Activity in Rural Adults: The Relative Contributions of Home, Church, and Work Settings
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DOI:
10.1123/jpah.9.7.996
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发表时间:
2012-09-01
影响因子:
3.1
通讯作者:
Glanz, Karen
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作者:
Kegler, Michelle C.;Swan, Deanne W.;Glanz, Karen
Background: This study examines the relative contribution of social (eg, social support) and physical (eg, programs and facilities) aspects of worksite, church, and home settings to physical activity levels among adults in rural communities. Methods: Data are from a cross-sectional survey of 268 African American and Caucasian adults, ages 40-70, living in southwest Georgia. Separate regression models were developed for walking, moderate, vigorous, and total physical activity as measured in METs-minutes-per-week. Results: Social support for physical activity was modest in all 3 settings (mean scores 1.5-1.9 on a 4-point scale). Participants reported limited (