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Bopp, Melissa; Behrens, Timothy K.; Velecina, Rachel – American Journal of Health Education, 2014
Background: Active travel (AT) is associated with various health benefits and may help prevent the decline in physical activity during college years. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of several factors with AT to campus by weight status. Methods: Students at a large northeastern US campus completed an online…
Descriptors: College Students, Body Weight, Social Influences, Travel
Bragg, Marie A.; Tucker, Carolyn M.; Kaye, Lily B.; Desmond, Frederic – American Journal of Health Education, 2009
Background: Obesity rates are rising in the United States, especially among low-income and racial/ethnic minority individuals. Exploring motivators and barriers relative to engaging in physical activity is imperative. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify motivators and barriers relative to engagement in physical activity as reported…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Race, Qualitative Research, Obesity
Hawks, Steven R.; Madanat, Hala N. – American Journal of Health Education, 2003
At the national level, obesity and obesity-related illnesses are increasing dramatically. As with many other public health problems, some racial and ethnic populations are disproportionately affected. This article presents current information on the prevalence and consequences of obesity for racial and ethnic groups in the United States and…
Descriptors: Racial Differences, Obesity, Public Health, Incidence