Updating the evidence on physical activity and health in women
OBJECTIVE: This narrative review updates evidence from the last 10 years on physical
activity (PA) and the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer in …
activity (PA) and the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer in …
Randomized controlled trial of an improved version of MobileMums, an intervention for increasing physical activity in women with young children
Background Women with young children (< 5 years) are an important group for physical
activity intervention. Purpose The objective of the study was to evaluate the feasibility …
activity intervention. Purpose The objective of the study was to evaluate the feasibility …
'We just don't have this in us…': Understanding factors behind low levels of physical activity in South Asian immigrants in Metro-Vancouver, Canada
Background South Asian immigrants in western countries are at a high risk for metabolic
syndrome and associated chronic disease. While a physically active lifestyle is crucial in …
syndrome and associated chronic disease. While a physically active lifestyle is crucial in …
Effectiveness of a 12-month randomized clinical trial to increase physical activity in multiethnic postpartum women: results from Hawaii's Nā Mikimiki Project
CL Albright, AD Steffen, LR Wilkens, KK White… - Preventive …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective Few postpartum ethnic minority women perform leisure-time moderate-to-vigorous
physical activity (MVPA). The study tested the effectiveness of a 12-month tailored …
physical activity (MVPA). The study tested the effectiveness of a 12-month tailored …
Effectiveness of a facebook-delivered physical activity intervention for post-partum women: a randomized controlled trial protocol
Background Physical activity is reduced during the post-partum period. Facebook is
frequently used by Australian mothers, and offers flexibility, high levels of engagement and …
frequently used by Australian mothers, and offers flexibility, high levels of engagement and …
Using a single-item physical activity measure to describe and validate parents' physical activity patterns
Hamilton, White, and Cuddihy suggested that many of these PA minutes may not be health
enhancing, as intensities are equivalent to the basal activity levels adults would accumulate …
enhancing, as intensities are equivalent to the basal activity levels adults would accumulate …
Walking behaviors reported in the American time use survey 2003–2005
C Tudor-Locke, SA Ham - Journal of physical activity …, 2008 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: We report walking for shopping, exercise, transportation, and walking the dog,
among other sources captured in the 2003 to 2005 American Time Use Survey (ATUS) …
among other sources captured in the 2003 to 2005 American Time Use Survey (ATUS) …
Measurement properties of the Australian women's activity survey
Purpose: The Australian Women's Activity Survey (AWAS) was developed based on a
systematic review and qualitative research on how to measure activity patterns of women …
systematic review and qualitative research on how to measure activity patterns of women …
Energy expended by adults with and without intellectual disabilities during activities of daily living
K Lante, J Reece, J Walkley - Research in developmental Disabilities, 2010 - Elsevier
The aims of this study were to (1) determine the energy expenditure of adults with and
without intellectual disabilities during common activities of daily living (ADL),(2) use these …
without intellectual disabilities during common activities of daily living (ADL),(2) use these …
Exploring the meaning of, the barriers to and potential strategies for promoting physical activity among urban Indigenous Australians
Issue addressed: There is evidence that many of the chronic lifestyle-related problems faced
by Australia's Indigenous population are related to physical inactivity. However, little is …
by Australia's Indigenous population are related to physical inactivity. However, little is …