OBJECTIVES: This study describes the patterns of physical activity among minority women
by using a variety of definitions and determines sociodemographic and behavioral …

Results The majority of women were sedentary (0-666 kcal. wk-1 in LTPA), and only 8% of
African-American women (N= 6), 11% of Mexican-American women (N= 4), and 13% of …

This study compared responses from 13,621 African-American, Chinese, Hispanic,
Japanese, and White women to a single, global physical activity question. Respondents …

Using data from 12 days of detailed physical activity records (PA records), we analyzed the
physical activity patterns of 141 African American and Native American women, ages 40 and …

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the correlates of physical activity among African-
American women living in the southeastern United States. The purpose of this study was to …

Objectives. We assessed walking for exercise and moderate and strenuous physical activity
in relation to both demographic and health-related characteristics among African-American …

Objectives. In this review of qualitative data from the Cross-Cultural Activity Participation
Study (CAPS), we synthesize the major findings of studies designed to identify minority …

BACKGROUND: African-American women are at risk of chronic diseases for which regular
physical activity can provide benefits. This group, however, remains predominantly …

Physical activity, inactivity, and obesity were assessed by questionnaire among a multiethnic
sample of 552 girls in grades 5 through 12. Hispanics and Asians reported lower activity …

BACKGROUND: African-American women are at higher risk than white women of
cardiovascular disease and stroke. In addition, fewer African-American women reap the …