Background: National data show that Hispanics report low levels of physical activity. Limited
information on barriers to exercise in this population exists in the literature. Methods …

The purpose of this paper is to analyze barriers to leisure time physical activity in the
Hispanic population in the US Many studies have been conducted regarding this topic …

Background: Health behaviors of minority populations, including Hispanics, are important
from a public health perspective because this subpopulation is growing and health …

The physical activity behaviors of Native-American populations in the United States and
Canada have received little attention in the health literature. The purpose of this review was …

Background: Many African-American women fail to participate in regular physical activity.
Weight status may influence physical activity barriers. This study examined the frequency …

Personal, program-based, and environmental barriers to physical activity were explored
among a US population-derived sample of 2,912 women 40 years of age and older. Factors …

Background As the US population continues to grow and diversify, there is a need for
progressive physical activity measurement and cross-cultural research. Studies suggest that …

Physical inactivity is a leading cause of premature death, disability and numerous chronic
diseases. Minority and underserved populations in the United States and worldwide have a …

Objective: To examine physical activity among participants in the Wellness for African
Americans Through Churches (WATCH) project. Methods: Both focus group and survey …

Physical inactivity is an important and modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factor. Little is
known about the social determinants of physical inactivity in older, urban-dwelling …