Within-person examination of the exercise intention-behavior gap among women in midlife with elevated cardiovascular disease risk.

ABSTRACT: Engaging in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) is important for protecting cardiovascular health among women in midlife (i.e., ages 40-60), particularly if they have already developed conditions that increase their risk for cardiovascular disease (e.g., hypertension). Although the gap between MVPA intentions and behavior is well documented in other populations, little is known about the intention-behavior gap in this at-risk group - particularly as it plays a role in daily life. The present study employed an ecological momentary assessment design to examine the relation between women's MVPA intentions and behavior in the subsequent 3 hours, as well as momentary moderators of this relation (i.e., affective states and body satisfaction). Surveys sent to women's smartphon

SUBMITTER: Arigo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9075694 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature