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

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 en...

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Main Authors: Emma R. Lawlor, Margaret E. Cupples, Michael Donnelly, Mark A. Tully
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Community-based
Older women
Socio-economically disadvantaged
Physical activity
Intervention
Social networks
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3312-9

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