Author: Marion Meta AdamsPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Self-efficacy and Physical Activity Behavior in African Americans with Hypertension
Author: Marion Meta AdamsFactors that Affect Physical Activity Self-efficacy in African American Women with Hypertension
Author: Susan Weber BuchholzPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
Determinants of Physical Activity Behavior and Self-efficacy for Exercise Among African American Women
Author: Bridget K. RobinsonEfficacy of Motivational Interviewing and Centering to Increase Physical Activity and Dietary Adherence in African Americans with Pre-hypertension and Hypertension
Author: Chioma U. OkerekePublisher:
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Category : Electronic dissertations
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Author's abstract : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and self-care behaviors of African Americans necessary to prevent the development of hypertension or to improve the control of all ready existing hypertension. Motivational interviewing was used to identify and address barriers to lifestyle modifications. The feasibility of using a Centering Care Model to deliver interactive educational sessions to empower individuals to take an active role in their health care was evaluated.
Community-based Exercise Program Attendance and Exercise Self-efficacy in African American Women
Author: Kisha Marie VirgilPublisher:
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Category : African American women
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Rates of chronic disease and physical inactivity are disproportionately high among African American women. Despite the known benefits of physical activity and an increasing number of programs designed to increase activity, attendance rates to many exercise programs remain low. There is much to learn about program types, such as healthy lifestyle programs (HLP); individual factors, such as self-efficacy; and mediating variables that may influence exercise program attendance. An observational study design was used to compare exercise self-efficacy and attendance in a community-based exercise program in African American women who were enrolled in a HLP (N = 53) to women who were not (N = 27). Exercise program attendance was gathered across six months; demographics, self-efficacy and physical activity behaviors were assessed through surveys; and physiological variables (resting heart rate and blood pressure, height, and weight) and physical fitness (muscular strength and endurance and cardiovascular endurance) were measured at baseline. Descriptive statistics were used to describe participants and groups were compared using T-tests, chi-square and non-parametric statistics. Finally, mediation analyses were conducted using multiple regression models to assess self-efficacy as a potential mediator to exercise program attendance. Women who enrolled in this study were of low income (61% having an annual income less than $20,000), obese with a mean (standard deviation) body mass index (BMI) of 37.7 (7.6), pre-hypertensive with a mean (standard deviation) systolic blood pressure of 125.9 (14.4), and scored poorly and marginally on two fitness tests. On average, women reported being Moderately Confident in their ability to exercise regularly, yet had low attendance in the exercise program with a median number .5 days over six months and there were no significant differences in exercise self-efficacy (p = .23) or attendance in the exercise program between groups (p = .79). Additionally, exercise self-efficacy was not a mediating variable to program attendance. Women in this study had little discretionary income and several chronic disease risk factors, yet exercise program attendance was low even in those enrolled in a HLP. Identifying factors that increase exercise self-efficacy and factors that influence attendance beyond self-efficacy may help future program design and attendance.
Evaluating the Knowledge of Physical Activity and Dietary Guidelines Survey (Kopa-digs-40) as a Brief Online E-health Intervention With Adult African Americans
Author: Shamen RadcliffePublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Given the high rates of obesity, type II diabetes, cancer risk, heart disease and hypertension for African Americans, the findings make an important contribution to the literature--while suggesting future directions in research and interventions.
Can Self-management Strategies Increase Knowledge and Change Behavior of African American Patients with Hypertension?
Author: Pamela S. MetoyerPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Keywords: hypertension, high blood pressure, knowledge, self-management, African Americans, African Americans aged 20-65, self-care, self-efficacy, education, teaching, evidenced-based practice, primary care, disparities, self-management strategies, improving knowledge
Applying the Health Action Process Approach Model to Predict Physical Activity in African Americans Living with HIV/AIDS
Author: Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive ability of Schwarzer's Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) framework as a physical activity/exercise model for African Americans with HIV/AIDS. One hundred and ten participants were recruited from 3 HIV case management agencies in Baton Rouge, LA. They completed a health promotion survey including a demographic questionnaire and brief instruments operationalizing the constructs of the HAPA model. Data were analyzed using correlational analysis and multiple regression. The findings of this study support the use of Schwarzer's HAPA model in predicting physical activity/exercise behavior for African Americans with HIV/AIDS. The model accounts for 35% of the variance in physical activity/exercise behavior scores. Of the predictor variables, the most significant variables were symptom severity, outcome expectancy, and action and coping planning. A mediational analysis revealed action and coping planning partially mediated the relationship between physical activity/exercise intention and behavior. Other variables in the HAPA model, such as action self-efficacy, recovery self-efficacy, and social support were found to correlate with physical activity/exercise behavior scores, but their effects were mediated by other predictor variables in the model, mainly symptom severity, intention, and action and coping planning. Thus, the results of this study provide partial support for the validation of this model for predicting physical activity/exercise participation in African Americans with HIV/AIDS.
Influence of Demographic, Psychosocial, Physiological and Sociocultural Variables on Exercise Adherence Among African Americans Enrolled in the Fit 4 Life Study
Author: Amanda M. PerkinsPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Exercise adherence is fundamental in the management of hypertension and other chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was two-fold. The first purpose was to examine patterns of adherence and to describe the influences of demographic, psychosocial, physiological, and sociocultural variables on adherence among African Americans enrolled in the Fit 4 Life study. The second purpose was to determine follow-up exercise behaviors of participants previously enrolled in the Fit 4 Life study. A mixed-methods approach was used with questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. A total of 75 African Americans (mean age = 51.8) who were previously enrolled in the Fit 4 Life study completed a several measures, which included a demographic questionnaire, psychosocial measures (SOC - Short Form; EBBS; BARSE; MHLC - Form C; SLS), and physiological tests (e.g., BMI, blood pressure, fasting glucose, cholesterol). Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with exercise adherers (n = 5) and non-adherers (n = 4) who returned the questionnaires. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis and resulted in the emergence of four themes, and 10 associated subthemes, which described the participants' perceptions of exercise, their environment, and how these elements influence exercise behavior. The major themes were: benefits, barriers, facilitators, African American. Analysis revealed that adherers were able to identify greater physical activity benefits, and developed strategies to overcome barriers to exercise, including finding sources of social support outside of their friends and family. Adherers were also more likely to view self-efficacy as a benefit of exercise, as well as view exercise as an opportunity to focus on themselves. Through a series of chi-square analyses and independent samples t-tests, quantitative results revealed that adherers lived in smaller households and worked part-time. Adherers also had lower diastolic blood pressures, weighed less, had lower resting metabolic rates, less fat mass, and lower BMIs than non-adherers. Finally, adherers perceived fewer barriers to exercise, and had greater life satisfaction than non-adherers.
Physical Activity in Diverse Populations
Author: Melissa BoppPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317200837
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
This book examines how social determinants can have an impact on physical activity and associated health outcomes. It explores the social, cultural, political and environmental factors that influence engagement in physical activity in a range of diverse populations and presents strategies for targeting and promoting physical activity.