ReviewThe Journal of cardiovascular nursing
Interventions Promoting Physical Activity in African American Women: An Integrative Review.
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25 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Social and Religious Networks with Respect to the Health Behaviors of African American Women: A Systematic Review.Journal of religion and health · 2025Pooled it
- The role of the 'obligation to help others' within the superwoman schema: implications for physical activity in African American women with low activity levels.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2026Trial
- Examining the feasibility and acceptability of a six-week at-home physical activity intervention with a focus on strength training for Black women: a randomized controlled trial.BMC women's health · 2026Trial
- Evaluating the role of interpersonal support on daily physical activity across systems, contexts, and time among African American women: an ecological momentary assessment study.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2025Trial
- Using formative process evaluation to improve program implementation and accessibility of competitive group-based physical activity in the TEAM-PA trial.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Trial
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- Results from "Developing Real Incentives and Volition for Exercise" (DRIVE): A pilot randomized controlled trial for promoting physical activity in African American women.Journal of consulting and clinical psychology · 2022Trial
- Better Together? A Pilot Study of Romantic Partner Influence on Exercise Adherence and Cardiometabolic Risk in African-American Couples.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2021Trial
- Learning and Developing Individual Exercise Skills (L.A.D.I.E.S.) for a Better Life: A Church-Based Physical Activity Intervention - Baseline Participant Characteristics.Ethnicity & disease · 2017Trial
- Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectations, Group Social Support, and Adherence to Physical Activity in African American Women.Nursing researchTrial
- Mixed Methods Studies Examining the Physical Activity Practices Among African American and Black Women: Protocol for a Methodological Scoping Review.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
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- Examining preferences for weight loss interventions among black men and women with overweight or obesity: A qualitative study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Persistent Short Sleep Duration From Pregnancy to 2 to 7 Years After Delivery and Metabolic Health.JAMA network open · 2024Article
- Lessons and Untapped Potential of Smartphone-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Mental Health: Narrative Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Review
- Sociocultural factors associated with physical activity in Black prostate cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- An overview of the Together Everyone Achieves More Physical Activity (TEAM-PA) trial to increase physical activity among African American women.Contemporary clinical trials · 2023Review
- African American Couples' Experiences during an Exercise Intervention Interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Case Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- A scoping review of behavior change techniques used to promote physical activity among women in midlife.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- A Walking Intervention Supplemented With Mobile Health Technology in Low-Active Urban African American Women With Asthma: Proof-of-Concept Study.JMIR formative research · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical inactivity significantly impacts mortality worldwide. Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions. African American women in the United States have the highest rates of physical inactivity when compared with other gender/ethnic groups. A paucity of research promoting physical activity (PA) in African American women has been previously identified. The purpose of this review was to identify intervention strategies and outcomes in studies designed to promote PA in African American women.
methodsInterventions that promoted PA in African American women published between 2000 and May 2015 were included. A comprehensive search of the literature was performed in Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, PsycINFO, CINAHL Complete, and MEDLINE Complete databases. Data were abstracted and synthesized to examine interventions, study designs, theoretical frameworks, and measures of PA.
resultsMixed findings (both significant and nonsignificant) were identified. Interventions included faith-based, group-based, and individually focused programs. All studies (n = 32) included measures of PA; among the studies, self-report was the predominant method for obtaining information. Half of the 32 studies focused on PA, and the remaining studies focused on PA and nutrition. Most studies reported an increase in PA or adherence to PA. This review reveals promising strategies for promoting PA.
conclusionsFuture studies should include long-term follow-up, larger sample sizes, and objective measures of PA. Additional research promoting PA in African American women is warranted, particularly in studies that focus on increasing PA in older African American women.
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