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- Title
Why are adult women physically active? A systematic review of prospective cohort studies to identify intrapersonal, social environmental and physical environmental determinants.
- Authors
Prince, S. A.; Reed, J. L.; Martinello, N.; Adamo, K. B.; Fodor, J. G.; Hiremath, S.; Kristjansson, E. A.; Mullen, K. A.; Nerenberg, K. A.; Tulloch, H. E.; Reid, R. D.
- Abstract
Objective This study aims to systematically review available evidence from prospective cohort studies to identify intrapersonal, social environmental and physical environmental determinants of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) among working-age women. Methods Six databases were searched to identify all prospective cohort studies that reported on intrapersonal (e.g. self-efficacy and socioeconomic status [SES]), social (e.g. crime, area SES and social support) and/or physical (e.g. weather, work and recreation) environmental determinants of MVPA in working-age (mean 18-65 years) women. A qualitative synthesis including harvest plots was completed. PROSPERO: CRD42014009750 Results Searching identified 17,387 potential articles; 97 were used in the analysis. The majority ( n = 87 studies) reported on ≥1 intrapersonal determinant. Very few ( n = 34) examined factors in the social or physical environments, and none looked at social policy. Positive and consistent influencers included higher self-efficacy ( n = 18/23), self-rated health ( n = 8/13) and intentions ( n = 10/11) and perceived behavioural control ( n = 5/7) to be physically active. Having children in the household was negatively related to MVPA ( n = 9/15). Conclusions Physical activity intervention studies should consider a woman's level of self-efficacy and perceived behavioural control to be physically active. Additional studies are needed on the impact of children in the household, having a spouse/partner and using group goal setting. More evidence is needed to evaluate the impact of environmental factors.
- Subjects
EXERCISE for women; PHYSICAL fitness for women; PREVENTION of diseases in women; WOMEN employees; PHYSICAL activity; PHYSICAL training &; conditioning; HEALTH
- Publication
Obesity Reviews, 2016, Vol 17, Issue 10, p919
- ISSN
1467-7881
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/obr.12432