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Physical activity is a promising component of cardiovascular disease prevention among women. Research in this area is expanding, but much needs to be done to assess subgroups of the population (e.g., people living in rural environments). The study goal was to determine personal, social environmental, and physical environmental correlates of physical activity among rural white women aged 20 to 50 years.

A survey was conducted by using randomly selected numbers in rural areas in Missouri and Illinois. The Women and Physical Activity Survey was administered to assess physical activity status and personal, social environmental, and physical environmental factors. Physical activity status was the dependent variable in analyses comparing inactive women with women who performed any activity and comparing women who met current recommendations for moderate or vigorous …