Promoting physical activity among community groups of older women in socio-economically disadvantaged areas: randomised feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a major public health issue. Whilst PA is an important contributor to disease prevention, engagement in PA decreases with age, particularly among women in socio-economically disadvantaged areas. Research using existing support networks to engage 'hard to reach' populations in PA interventions is sparse. We developed and tested the feasibility of a PA-promoting intervention for older women within existing community groups in socio-economically disadvantaged areas.

Methods

The Medical Research Council guidelines for complex interventions were used to guide the intervention's development. We recruited participants (n = 40) from older (aged ≥50 years) women's groups from four different community centres. A 12-week programme was d

SUBMITTER: Lawlor ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6482492 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature