Perceptions and Beliefs about Exercise, Rest, and Health among African-Americans

Abstract

This article reports results of a-qualitative study designed to explore perceptions and beliefs that AfricanAmericans have toward exercise. Lower-than-average levels of physical activity among African-Americans are reported frequently 1,2 and may contribute to the welldocumented excess risks of chronic diseases such as heart disease and hypertension among African-American men and women? Lewis et al. 4 reported that even a program specifically designed for African-Americans, based on a prior assessment of program preferences and logistic barriers, did not result in a significant postintervention improvement in exercise. This suggests that further exploration of influences on exercise adoption and adherence among African-Americans may be needed to inform the design of intervention programs. The present study focused on possible culturally determined attitudes that may inhibit exercise program adoption.

Keywords

Rest (music)PerceptionGerontologyMedicinePsychologyPhysical therapy

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Pennsylvania State University US

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Year: 1995
Type: article
Volume: 9
Issue: 6
Pages: 426-429
Citations: 145
Access: Closed

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                                    Collins O. Airhihenbuwa, 
                                
                                    Shiriki Kumanyika, 
                                
                                    Tanya D. Agurs
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1995). 
                            Perceptions and Beliefs about Exercise, Rest, and Health among African-Americans. 
                            American Journal of Health Promotion
                            , 9
                            (6)
                            , 426-429.
                            https://doi.org/10.4278/0890-1171-9.6.426
                        

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DOI: 10.4278/0890-1171-9.6.426