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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
