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Attitudinal changes toward exercise in mexican american women
1Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Occupational Therapy & Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 17, 2013
Summary
This study found that a biweekly education and exercise program significantly improved attitudes toward physical activity in sedentary minority women. The program achieved 84% adherence, highlighting its effectiveness in promoting health for underserved populations.
Area of Science:
- Health Promotion
- Exercise Science
- Minority Health
Background:
- Sedentary lifestyles disproportionately affect minority women.
- Understanding attitudes and adherence is crucial for effective health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine attitude changes and exercise adherence in sedentary minority women.
- To assess the impact of a structured education and exercise program.
Main Methods:
- A 9-month biweekly education and exercise program for 50 Mexican American women.
- A 6-month program initiation focused on building trust between participants and researchers.
- Comparison with Mexican American and Caucasian control groups.
Main Results:
- Experimental participants showed significant positive changes in Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scales (EBBS) scores at 3, 6, and 9 months.
- Achieved 84% adherence to the physical activity program.
- Mexican American participants initially had lower EBBS scores than Caucasian controls.
Conclusions:
- The program effectively facilitated positive attitudes toward exercise and improved adherence.
- Findings underscore the importance of addressing barriers to physical activity in minority groups.
- Highlights the need for more research on health promotion for minority populations.
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