Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2008
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03630240802132120
Abstract
Increasing physical activity (PA) has become a national health objective due to its associated health benefits, but low participation rates. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of an 8-month (September 2006 - April 2007) PA book club (Women Bound to Be Active-WBA) in increasing PA and self-worth (SW) among women. Fifty-six adult women participated in an 8-month intervention consisting of weekly meetings designed to improve PA knowledge, awareness, confidence, and SW. Results indicated a significant increase in PA and SW. The WBA program represents a creative theory-based approach to empowering women to be more active.
Copyright Statement
This is an author-produced, peer-reviewed version of this article. The final, definitive version of this document can be found online at Women & Health, published by Haworth Press. Copyright restrictions may apply. DOI: 10.1080/03630240802132120
Publication Information
Huberty, Jennifer L.; Vener, Jamie; Sidman, Cara; Meendering, Jessica; Blissmer, Bryan; Schulte, Laura; Flohr, Judith A.; and Ransdell, Lynda B.. (2008). "Women Bound To Be Active: A Pilot Study to Explore the Feasibility of an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Self-Worth in Women". Women & Health, 48(1), 83-101.