ArticleHealth education research2011
Exploring the feasibility of a physical activity intervention for midlife African American men.
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29 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Behaviour change interventions to promote health and well-being among older migrants: A systematic review.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Physical Activity Interventions With African American or Latino Men: A Systematic Review.American journal of men's health · 2018Pooled it
- Barriers and Facilitators to the Uptake and Maintenance of Healthy Behaviours by People at Mid-Life: A Rapid Systematic Review.PloS one · 2016Pooled it
- What are the most effective techniques in changing obese individuals' physical activity self-efficacy and behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2013Pooled it
- What do older women want from a physical activity program? Stakeholder consultation to optimise design and recruitment for the Active Women over 50 trial.BMC public health · 2024Trial
- Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the 'HEYMAN' healthy lifestyle program for young men: a pilot randomised controlled trial.Nutrition journal · 2017Trial
- Physical activity as a mediator linking neighborhood environmental supports and obesity in African Americans in the path trial.Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2014Trial
- Cross-Sectional Association of Physical Activity With Life's Simple 7 Metrics in Community-Dwelling Black Men.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2025Article
- A Culturally Tailored mHealth Intervention (MobileMen App) to Promote Physical Activity in African American Men: Protocol for a Comparative Effectiveness Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Physical Activity Measurement Reactivity Among Midlife Adults With Elevated Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: Protocol for Coordinated Analyses Across Six Studies.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
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- Online exercise program for men living with obesity: Experiences, barriers, and enablers.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2023Article
- A qualitative study of ecological and motivational factors to inform weight management interventions for Black men in the rural South of the United States.Social science & medicine (1982) · 2023Article
- Identifying behavioural barriers and facilitators to engaging men in a community-based lifestyle intervention to improve physical and mental health and well-being.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2023Article
- Improving Recruitment, Retention, and Cultural Saliency of Health Promotion Efforts Targeting African American Men: A Scoping Review.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2022Article
- Effectiveness Studies in Health Promotion: A Review of the Methodological Quality of Studies Reporting Significant Effects on Physical Activity in Working Age Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Review
- Sumter County on the Move! Evaluation of a Walking Group Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Within Existing Social Networks.Journal of physical activity & health · 2018Article
- Men on the Move-Nashville: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Technology-Enhanced Physical Activity Pilot Intervention for Overweight and Obese Middle and Older Age African American Men.American journal of men's health · 2018Article
- Together Eating & Activity Matters (TEAM): results of a pilot randomized-clinical trial of a spousal support weight loss intervention for Black men.Obesity science & practice · 2018Article
- Multiple influences on participating in physical activity in older age: Developing a social ecological approach.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study tested the initial efficacy of implementing a physical activity (PA) behavior change intervention for midlife African American (AA) men.
methodsIntervention components were based on information gathered during formative research preceding the intervention. Eligible participants were underactive AA men ages 45-66 years. In a quasi-experimental pre-post design, participants attended 90-min program sessions twice weekly for 8 weeks. Session topics specific to PA included overcoming barriers, gaining social support, setting goals, tracking progress and integrating into one's lifestyle. Participants were assigned to teams to facilitate group discussion, problem solving, accountability and camaraderie.
results25 AA men (mean age = 54.7 ± 4.8 years) completed the intervention. After 8 weeks, significant (P < 0.05) positive changes were observed for moderate to vigorous-intensity PA (+7.3 hour week(-1)) and overall PA (+9.4 hour week(-1)), self-efficacy for PA (+12%), social support for PA from family (+28%) and friends (+53%), self-regulation for planning (+33%) and goal setting (+48%) and each fitness component (+9 to +144%). Based on a post-intervention satisfaction survey, participants rated the program very positively.
conclusionThese positive results attest to the feasibility of successfully engaging midlife AA men in a tailored PA behavior change program.
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