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Benitez, Tanya J.; Dodgson, Joan E.; Coe, Kathryn; Keller, Colleen – Health Education & Behavior, 2016
Latina adults in the United States have a disproportionately higher prevalence of chronic diseases related to low physical activity levels than non-Hispanic women. Literature indicates that acculturation may be a contributing factor to being physically active, but the extent of this association remains unclear. An integrative review of literature…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Adults
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Cummings, Sherry M.; Cooper, R. Lyle; Cassie, Kim McClure – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
This article reviews and assesses the existing research literature on the efficacy of motivational interviewing (MI) to promote lifestyle changes and improve functioning among older adults confronting serious health challenges. A comprehensive literature review was conducted of intervention studies that tested the use of MI to achieve behavioral…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Smoking, Chronic Illness, Older Adults
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Lee, Sarah M.; Burgeson, Charlene R.; Fulton, Janet E.; Spain, Christine G. – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: Comprehensive school-based physical activity programs consist of physical education and other physical activity opportunities including recess and other physical activity breaks, intramurals, interscholastic sports, and walk and bike to school initiatives. This article describes the characteristics of school physical education and…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Health Promotion, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level