| Modeling factors that influence exercise and dietary change among midlife Australian women: results from the Healthy Aging of Women Study. | |
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PMID: 20619979 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The objective of this study was to investigate the factors that influence midlife women to make positive exercise and dietary changes. In late 2005 questionnaires were mailed to 866 women aged 51-66 years from rural and urban locations in Queensland, Australia and participating in Stage 2 of the Healthy Aging of Women Study. The questionnaires sought data on socio-demographics, body mass index (BMI), chronic health conditions, self-efficacy, exercise and dietary behavior change since age 40, and health-related quality of life. Five hundred and sixty four (69%) were completed and returned by early 2006. Data analysis comprised descriptive and bivariate statistics and structural equation modeling. The results showed that midlife is a significant time for women to make positive health behavior changes. Approximately one-third of the sample (34.6%) indicated that they had increased their exercise and around 60% had made an effort to eat more healthily since age 40. Modeling showed self-efficacy to be important in making both exercise (βˆ(Z)=0.099;βˆ=0.006;95%CI:0.001,0.011) and dietary (βˆ(Z)=-0.187;βˆ=-0.009;95%CI:-0.013,-0.005) changes. Although education appeared to influence self-efficacy (βˆ(Z)=0.148;βˆ=2.448;95%CI:1.136,3.76) in relation to exercise change, this was not the case for dietary change. The study has application for programs promoting healthy aging among women, and implies that those with low education, high BMI and poor mental health may need considerable support to improve their lifestyles. |
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Authors:
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Rhonda Anderson; Debra Anderson; Cameron Hurst |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Maturitas Volume: 67 ISSN: 1873-4111 ISO Abbreviation: Maturitas Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-20 Completed Date: 2011-01-11 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7807333 Medline TA: Maturitas Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 151-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland 4059, Australia. |
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Aged Aging / psychology Australia Body Mass Index Cohort Studies Diet / psychology* Exercise / psychology* Female Health Behavior* Humans Middle Aged Models, Statistical* Quality of Life Self Efficacy Socioeconomic Factors |
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