title: Choose to Move for Positive Living: physical activity program for obese women.
abstract: The Choose to Move for + (Positive) Living program was implemented to increase physical activity among obese women. A holistic approach was used to promote stage of health behavior change, social support, and quality of life and reduce depression. Within 6 months, physical fitness improved and depressive symptoms decreased.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. petersonja@umkc.edu
authors.forename: Jane Anthony
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: Peggy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ward-Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support