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Intrapersonal, behavioral, and environmental factors associated with meeting recommended physical activity among rural latino youth.
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PMID:  22109778     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study aimed to identify intrapersonal, behavioral, and environmental factors associated with engaging in recommended levels of physical activity among rural Latino middle school youth. Data were from an anonymous survey of 773 Latino youth (51% female) about level of and barriers and motivators to physical activity, risk behaviors, and park use. Logistic regression models identified factors correlated with meeting recommended levels of physical activity (5 days or more 3 60 min/day). Thirty-four percent of girls and 41% of boys reported meeting this physical activity recommendation. Participation in an organized after school activity (p < .001) and in physical education (PE) classes 5 days a week (p < .001) were strongly associated with meeting recommended physical activity level. Making PE available 5 days a week and creating opportunities for organized after school physical activity programs may increase the number of rural Latino middle school youth who meet recommended physical activity level.
Authors:
Cynthia K Perry; Brian E Saelens; Beti Thompson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric exercise science     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1543-2920     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr Exerc Sci     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-23     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8909729     Medline TA:  Pediatr Exerc Sci     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  521-36     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Dept. of Family and Child Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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