title: Assessment of factors that predict physical activity among Oklahoma clergy: a theory of planned behavior approach.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine predictors of physical activity among clergy members in Oklahoma, using the theory of planned behavior. A 51-item valid and reliable instrument, measuring theory of planned behavior constructs and physical activity, was developed and administered to 141 clergy members. Results indicated that the majority of those surveyed were white (93%), college educated (97%), and overweight or obese (84%). Stepwise multiple regression analysis found that intentions accounted for 13.8% of the variance of physical activity whereas attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control accounted for 54.8% of the variance of intention. Implications for intervention development are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health and Exercise Science, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, USA. Shannon.gwin-1@ou.edu
authors.forename: Shannon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gwin
authors.forename: E Laurette
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Branscum
authors.forename: Craig
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hofford
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002977:Clergy; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D009825:Oklahoma; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires