Objective Measures of Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Factors Associated With a Valid Wear and Lessons Learned.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compared with urban/suburban counterparts, rural communities experience lower rates of physical activity (PA) and higher rates of chronic disease. Promoting PA is important for disease prevention but requires reliable and valid measurement of PA. However, little is known about effectively collecting objective PA data in rural communities. Using data from a cluster randomized trial (Heartland Moves), which aims to increase PA in rural Missouri, this study explored factors associated with successful objective PA data collection and presents lessons learned.

Methods

Baseline survey and accelerometry data were collected through Heartland Moves (n = 368) from August 2019 to February 2021, in southeast Missouri. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to e

SUBMITTER: Gilbert A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9864196 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature