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Direct linkO'Brien-Richardson, Patricia – American Journal of Health Education, 2019
Background: African American adolescent girls have the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity and the lowest levels of physical activity when compared to their peers, putting them at risk for a future of chronic diseases. Data from several studies have identified hair management as a perceived barrier to physical activity among African…
Descriptors: African American Students, Females, High School Students, Physical Activities
Burton, Wanda Martin; White, Ashley N.; Knowlden, Adam P. – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: African Americans have the highest age-adjusted rates of obesity at 48.1%. High rates of obesity contribute to the disproportionate share of chronic health conditions. In order to reduce these high rates and achieve health equity, intervention programs must address racial health disparities in culturally meaningful ways. Methods: The…
Descriptors: Intervention, Obesity, African Americans, Chronic Illness
