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Physical Activity and Minority Women: A Qualitative Study

Prevention Research Center, Saint Louis University, School of Public Health, 3663 Lindell Blvd. Suite 360, St. Louis MO 63108; phone: 314-977-3222; fax: 314-977-8150; eyleras{at}primary.net

Elizabeth Baker, PhD, MPH

Prevention Research Center, Saint Louis University, School of Public Health

LaChenna Cromer, MPH

WESTAT

Abby C. King, PhD

Department of Health Research and Policy, Stanford University School of Medicine

Ross C. Brownson, PhD

Prevention Research Center, Saint Louis University, School of Public Health

Rebecca J. Donatelle, PhD

Department of Public Health, Oregon State University

Few physical activity research studies have been conducted with minority women. The purpose of this study was to explore patterns of physical activity among minority women. Focus groups were conducted with volunteers older than age 40. Each group was led by a trained moderator familiar with the ethnic community targeted. The sessions were audiotaped and professionally transcribed. Constructs were researched and codes were developed. Data were analyzed using NUD*IST® qualitative analysis program. While participants did not identify themselves as "exercisers," they indicated they got enough physical activity from caregiving, housekeeping, and workday activities. The most common environmental barriers to becoming more physically active included safety, availability, and cost. Personal barriers included lack of time, health concerns, and lack of motivation. Results indicate the importance of terminology and assessment when conducting physical activity research in these populations. Also, results suggest many barriers are changeable with policies and interventions.

Health Education & Behavior, Vol. 25, No. 5, 640-652 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/109019819802500510


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