women

Walking difficulty, walking speed, and age as predictors of self-rated health: the women's health and aging study

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 03:02
Abstract - Walking difficulty, walking speed, and age etc - Web page
Older persons reporting disability are more likely to report poor self-rated health, but little work has been done to assess the independent relationships of reported walking difficulty and measured walking performance with self-rated health.
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Safety
Health
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physical activity
women
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Effect of brisk walking in 1 or 2 daily bouts

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/08/2006 - 22:56
a randomized, controlled trial
Abstract - Effect of brisk walking etc - Web page
Menopause may induce a phase of rapid decreases in bone mineral density, aerobic fitness, muscle strength, and balance, especially in sedentary women.
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Safety
Health
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fitness walking
women
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--3.24 Women's health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

The feasibility and effectiveness of pram walking groups etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:12
Abstract - The feasibility and effectiveness of pram walking groups etc - Web page
Women with children under five are the least physically active population group.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
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Marketing
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women
prams
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--4.90 Travel behaviour research - Australia
-4 Marketing

Pedometer indices for weekly physical activity recommendations etc (abstract)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 01/08/2006 - 00:07
Abstract - Pedometer indices for weekly physical activity etc - Web page
The aim of this study was to quantify pedometer-determined steps per day associated with 50, 100, and 150% of the current public health recommend
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Safety
Health
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women
pedometer
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--3.24 Women's health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Comparison of three interventions to increase walking etc

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/07/2006 - 00:44
Abstract - Comparison of three interventions etc - Web page
The objective of this study was to increase walking activity in sedentary women. Women were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: video education/control, brief telephone calls with no counseling, and telephone calls with counseling. Assessments were made at baseline, 6 months, and 1 year.
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Activities
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behaviour change
women
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--5.95 Nth American programmes
-5 Activities

An intervention to promote walking in sedentary women in the community

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 21:05
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The objective of this paper was to evaluate a telephone counselling intervention that was designed to help sedentary women begin and maintain a walking program
Author(s):
Ma
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
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Marketing
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women
sedentary
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--4.91 Travel behaviour research - Nth America
-4 Marketing

Promoting physical activity among sedentary women using pedometers

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 20:44
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Sedentary women (n=92) classified as low (L), medium (M), and high (H) in baseline step counts and assigned to 10,000-step goal (TSG) and personal step goal (PSG) groups (within levels) were compare
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
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Marketing
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health promotion
women
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--4.03 Behaviour change marketing methodologies - overseas
-4 Marketing

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