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Stage of Change Specific Triggers and
Barriers to Moderate Physical Activity
Thomas
Tai-Seale, DrPH
Objective: To identify the proportion of rural
Midwesterners at different stages of change for regular physical
activity. Methods: Through systematic random sampling,
418 adult subjects responded to telephone interviews about physical
activity in 2 contiguous rural counties. Results: Almost half
of the population was in the precontemplation stage-suggesting a
population at great risk for diseases with physical inactivity as a
risk factor. Further, barriers and triggers differed by stage of
change and demographic.
Conclusion: Specific groups in this population would benefit by a
campaign to increase self-efficacy, the availability of time for
activity, and the awareness of associated benefits.
Key words:
barriers to
physical activity, stage of change physical activity, triggers to
physical activity
Am J Health Behav 2003;27(3):219-227
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