Lifestyle Physical Activity of Older Rural Women

Donna J. Plonczynski, JoEllen Wilbur, Janet L. Larson, Keith W. Thiede

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe and examine the lifestyle physical activity behaviors (household, leisure, occupational) of older rural women. Background characteristics included demographics, environment, social support, and health. Intrapersonal characteristics included motivation and self-efficacy. The majority of the women's energy expenditure was in the household dimension. Social support was positively associated with household activities. A higher level of leisure physical activity was associated with living within the two small cities and reporting lower levels of health and lower motivation. This research highlights the importance of household physical activity and the contribution of social support for household physical activity, both of which may be important in developing interventions to promote physical activity in older rural women.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)501-513
Number of pages13
JournalResearch in Nursing and Health
Volume31
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2008

Keywords

  • Physical activity
  • Rural
  • Women

EGS Disciplines

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development

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