Received 20 April 2009; received in revised form 28 July 2009; accepted 26 September 2009. published online 26 October 2009. Corrected Proof
Abstract
This ethnographic study explored 20 southern rural Black women's thoughts about and practices of exercise. Qualitative analysis revealed four factors: (a) exercise and the heart, (b) barriers to exercise, (c) reasons to exercise, and (d) taking action. Findings may assist clinicians and researchers to develop prevention interventions for this population.
UAM, Division of Nursing, University of Arkansas, Monticello, PO Box 3606, Monticello, AR 71656, USA
☆ Research supported in part by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Graduate School Intramural Funds.
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