A key aspect for researchers to consider when develo** culturally appropriate physical
activity (PA) interventions for African American (AA) women are the specific barriers AA …

Little is known about the social and contextual correlates (eg, social norms, environment,
social networks, and organizational support) influencing the adoption and maintenance of …

We evaluated perceived social and environmental supports for physical activity and walking
using multivariable modeling. Perceptions were obtained on a sample of households in a …

Background: Environmental factors may play an important role on influencing physical
activity (PA) behaviors. Purpose: Perceptions of access and safety for PA were compared …

Objective. To conduct a systematic review of the literature to examine the influence of the
built environment (BE) on the physical activity (PA) of adults in rural settings. Data Source …

This study explored perceptions and experiences with barriers to exercise and healthy
eating among women from predominately African American, disadvantaged neighborhoods …

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the correlates of physical activity among African-
American women living in the southeastern United States. The purpose of this study was to …

Objective: We examined the cultural relevance of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) in the
design of a physical activity intervention for African-American women. Methods: A qualitative …

Faith-based interventions hold promise for increasing physical activity (PA) and thereby
reducing health disparities. This paper examines the perceived influences on PA …

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore perceptions and beliefs about body size,
weight, and weight loss among obese African American women in order to form a design of …