Correlates of physical activity in low income college students

Maglione, Joyce L.; Hayman, Laura L.

doi:10.1002/nur.20353

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“…Furthermore, Maglione & Hayman [11] reported a positive correlation between social support, self-efficiency and a commitment to engage in physical activity among under-privileged college students, as they demonstrated that those with high levels of social support, self efficiency and a commitment to plan for physical activity reported higher physical activity performance.…”

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Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition among Undergraduate Students in Israel

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PurposeThis study examines health perceptions, self and body image, physical exercise and nutrition among undergraduate students.MethodsA structured, self-reported questionnaire was administered to more than 1500 students at a large academic institute in Israel. The study population was heterogenic in both gender and fields of academic study.ResultsHigh correlations between health perceptions, appropriate nutrition, and positive self and body image were found. The relationships between these variables differed between the subpopulation in the sample and the different genders. Engagement in physical exercise contributed to positive body image and positive health perceptions more than engagement in healthy nutrition. Nutrition students reported higher frequencies of positive health perceptions, positive self and body image and higher engagement in physical exercise in comparison to all other students in the sample.ConclusionsThis study suggests, as have many before, that successful health promotion policy should reflect a collectivist rather than an individualist ethos by providing health prerequisites through a public policy of health-promotion, where the academic settings support a healthy lifestyle policy, by increasing availability of a healthy, nutritious and varied menu in the cafeterias, and offering students various activities that enhance healthy eating and exercise.Implications and contributionThis study examined health perceptions, self-image, physical exercise and nutrition among undergraduate students and found high correlations between these topics. Nutrition students reported higher frequencies of positive health perceptions, and positive self and body image and engaged more in physical exercise when compared with all other students in the sample.

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Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition among Undergraduate Students in Israel

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“…Some studies carried out with university students from different countries have shown divergences as regards the perceived barriers [14][15][16] . The main limiting factors were lack of energy, lack of motivation and lack of self-confidence (internal or personal barriers) 14 and the social support from family members and friends (relative outside barriers) 14,16 . It is believed that the differences of the present study, when compared to the researches carried out with Turkish 14 and Spanish 15 university students may be related to the characteristics of each region, mainly as regards the socio-cultural and economic context.…”

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“…It is believed that the differences of the present study, when compared to the researches carried out with Turkish 14 and Spanish 15 university students may be related to the characteristics of each region, mainly as regards the socio-cultural and economic context. Another relevant aspect is the planning for the practice of physical activities, i.e., the compromise with this behavior, which is an important mediator of the perception of other barriers to the practice 16 . Table 3.…”

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Barreiras para a prática de atividade física no lazer em estudantes universitários

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Barbosa

2013

Rev. Bras. Cineantropom. Desempenho Hum.

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To estimate the prevalence and socio-demographic indicators and program affiliation associated with the perceived barriers for physical activity practice; and, to analyze the association between the perceived barriers with leisure-time physical inactivity in university students. A cross-sectional study was carried out with a representative sample (n=1084) of university students (N=5,461) of a public university from the state of Bahia, Brazil. The information were obtained for Isaq-A questionnaire and the perceived barriers in relation to the leisure-time physical activity were categorized as situational, personal and arising from resources and analyzed in relation the socio-demographic indicators (gender, age, partner status and hours in occupational activities), program affiliation (period of study and year of entrance at the university) and leisure-time physical inactivity. The association was estimated by Prevalence Ratio (Poisson Regression Analysis). The significance value was of 5%. The most prevalent barrier was situational (56.7%), and higher with more years of exposure academic (p=0.02). Higher prevalence of leisuretime physical inactivity was observed in university students that perceived the barriers of resources (PR=2.59; 95%CI=1.17-5.71). The barriers situational were more mentioned, especially, in the final years of the course, however, the barriers of resources represented association with leisure-time physical inactivity.

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“…Regular participation in physical activity is a health promoting behaviour with substantive physiological and psychological health benefits for people of all ages (Maglione & Hayman, 2009;Romaguera et al, 2011). While young adulthood is characterized by the development of individuals' lifestyles, it is also associated with a decline in physical activity levels (Fountaine, Liguori, Mozumdar, & Schuna, 2011;Keating, Guan, Pinero, & Bridges, 2005).…”

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University Students' Perceptions of the Relationship Between Bus Pass Ownership and Physical Activity Levels

Irwin

2016

Journal of Transport & Health

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The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between university students': (a) perceptions of having a discounted bus pass and transit-related physical activity; (b) perceptions of having a discounted bus pass and weekly physical activity levels; and (c) transit-related physical activity and weekly physical activity levels. A sample of 545 undergraduate students completed an online survey. The analysis of three correlations and three t-tests illustrated significant relationships between students' perceptions of the discounted bus pass and their transit-related physical activity, and males' and females' weekly physical activity levels. Three major themes emerged from the open-ended responses, which included the discounted bus pass:(a) is a facilitator of physical activity; (b) is a barrier to physical activity; and (c) does not influence physical activity levels. Therefore, the results suggest that university students who are provided with discounted bus passes may have increased physical activity during their commutes by transit.

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Correlates of physical activity in low income college students

Cited by 25 publications

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Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition among Undergraduate Students in Israel

Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition among Undergraduate Students in Israel

Barreiras para a prática de atividade física no lazer em estudantes universitários

University Students' Perceptions of the Relationship Between Bus Pass Ownership and Physical Activity Levels

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