Women bound to be active: A pilot study to explore the feasibility of an intervention to increase physical activity and self-worth in women

Authors

Jennifer L. Huberty, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jamie Vener, Southern Oregon University
Cara Sidman, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Jessica Meendering, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bryan Blissmer, University of Rhode Island
Laura Schulte, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Judith A. Flohr, James Madison University
Lynda B. Ransdell, Boise State University

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

7-1-2008

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. © 2008 by The Haworth Press.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Women and Health

Volume

48

Issue

1

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Huberty, Jennifer L., Jamie Vener, Cara Sidman, Jessica Meendering, Bryan Blissmer, Laura Schulte, Judith A. Flohr, and Lynda B. Ransdell. "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 and Health 48, 1 (2008): 83-101. doi: 10.1080/03630240802132120.