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The relationships between delivery agents' physical activity level and the likelihood of implementing a physical
Paul Estabrooks1, Michael Bradshaw, Elizabeth Fox
1Clinical Research Unit, Kaiser Permnnanente Colorado, Denver, Colorado 80237-8066, USA. paul_estabrooks@yahoo.com
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|May 28, 2004
Summary
Health program delivery agents who meet physical activity recommendations are more likely to implement community programs. Promoting physical activity among these agents can increase program adoption.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Community Health
Background:
- Community health programs rely on delivery agents for implementation.
- Agent's personal health behaviors may influence program adoption.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for effective health promotion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the link between physical activity levels of health program delivery agents and their adoption of a new physical activity promotion program.
- To identify if agents meeting physical activity guidelines are more likely to implement community programs.
Main Methods:
- 91 Kansas county health promotion agents were interviewed about their physical activity, self-efficacy, and values.
- Agents' adoption of a physical activity program was tracked.
- Logistic regression analysis was used to determine relationships.
Main Results:
- 55% of agents met Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) physical activity recommendations.
- Agents meeting CDC recommendations were significantly more likely to adopt the program (69%) compared to less active (41%) or inactive agents (11%).
Conclusions:
- Higher physical activity levels among health program delivery agents correlate with increased adoption of community physical activity initiatives.
- Encouraging agents to meet CDC physical activity guidelines may enhance program implementation rates.