Physical activity among African American and Latino middle school girls: consistent beliefs, expectations, and experiences across two sites.
Women Health
; 30(2): 67-82, 1999.
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ABSTRACT
Physical inactivity is a major public health concern. Low levels of physical activity are reported in many subgroups of women including adolescent girls. More data are needed to better understand factors related to physical activity participation in adolescent girls. Therefore, we explored adolescent girls' reasons for participating and not participating in physical activity. Two independent samples were taken in California and Texas; the total sample included thirty-four African American and Latino girls. Six focus groups were conducted by trained facilitators. Based on independent qualitative analyses, six replicated themes emerged from the focus groups. Fun, social support, and concern with body image facilitated participation in activity. In contrast, negative experiences in physical education classes, concerns about appearance after activity, and lack of opportunity impeded participation in activity. Overall, the girls showed an interest in physical activity and identified activity motivators and barriers. We discuss the implications of our findings for future research.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Negro o Afroamericano
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Ejercicio Físico
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Actitud Frente a la Salud
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Hispánicos o Latinos
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Educación en Salud
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Estilo de Vida
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Women Health
Año:
1999
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos