title: Women Bound to be Active: one year follow-up to an innovative pilot intervention to increase physical activity and self-worth in women.
abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to assess the effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention (a women's book club; Women Bound to be Active) in promoting long-term physical activity. Thirty-five women (26-70 years; mean age 50.6 years) completed the 8-month intervention and participated in the one-year follow-up. At follow-up, physical activity returned to baseline levels; however, self-worth and body mass index significantly improved. Women were more knowledgeable about physical activity at follow-up; however, they failed to maintain physical activity after the intervention. Components of the intervention were effective in improving self-worth and lowering BMI at one-year follow-up. To enhance long-term physical activity adherence, continued research and intervention modifications are needed.
authors.affiliation: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska 68182, USA. jenniferwhite@mail.unomaha.edu
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Huberty
authors.forename: Jamie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vener
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Schulte
authors.forename: Sara M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Beth
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: Lynda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ransdell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012649:Self Concept