Which factors engage women in deprived neighbourhoods to participate in exercise referral schemes?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise referral schemes (ERS) have become a popular way of promoting physical activity. The aim of these schemes is to encourage high risk patients to exercise. In evaluating these schemes, little attention has been paid to lower socio-economic groups in a multi-ethnic urban setting. This study aimed to explore the socio-demographic and psychosocial characteristics of female participants in ERS located in deprived neighbourhoods. The second aim was to determine which elements of the intervention make it appealing to participate in the scheme.

Methods

A mixed method approach was utilized, combining a cross-sectional descriptive study and a qualitative component. In the quantitative part of the study, all female participants (n = 523) filled out a registration for

SUBMITTER: Schmidt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2583997 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature