The Determinants of Physical Activity in Rural Women, Aged 20 to 44 Years, in Georgia

Physical activity rates in rural women are very low. The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants of physical activity in rural women aged 20 to 44 years. A survey was used to collect data on a cluster sample of 184 participants. This study was guided by Self-Determination Theory. Surve...

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Published in:Family & community health 2017-01, Vol.40 (1), p.11-17
Main Authors: Nazaruk, Dziyana, Tedders, Stuart H., Alfonso, Moya L., Vogel, Robert L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Exercise
Exercise - physiology
Female
Georgia
Humans
Intervention
Motivation
Original Articles
Rural areas
Rural Population
Social Support
United States
Women
Young Adult
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Summary:Physical activity rates in rural women are very low. The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants of physical activity in rural women aged 20 to 44 years. A survey was used to collect data on a cluster sample of 184 participants. This study was guided by Self-Determination Theory. Survey data suggest that the highest type of motivation was identified regulation, and husband’s support had the strongest effect on physical activity. Findings suggest that a history of sports participation can lead to the formation of intrinsic motivation. The results will assist in developing effective physical activity interventions.
ISSN:0160-6379
1550-5057
DOI:10.1097/FCH.0000000000000134