Effects of a Community-based Intervention on Physical Activity: the Pawtucket Heart Health Program

Overview

Journal Am J Public Health

Specialty Public Health

Date 1999 Nov 30

PMID 10553400

Citations 7

Authors

C B Eaton

K L Lapane

C E Garber

K M Gans

T M Lasater

R A Carleton

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Abstract

Objectives: The effect of a community-based physical activity program in Pawtucket, RI, was evaluated relative to one in a comparison community.

Methods: Cross-sectional surveys of 7529 residents of Pawtucket, RI, and 7732 residents of the comparison city were conducted at 2-year intervals during 7 years of intervention.

Results: There were no differences in self-reported knowledge of the benefits of physical activity, attempts to increase exercise, or prevalence of physical inactivity between Pawtucket and the comparison community.

Conclusions: Future community-based physical activity interventions should attempt to involve a wider range of individuals.

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