Abstract

Obesity is a worldwide concern resulting in disease and disability which disproportionately impacts women and rural populations. Rural women tend to be physically inactive and are at higher risk for obesity. The purpose of this case study was to describe and explain (1) the perceptions of rural women regarding rural built environments conducive to physical activity, and (2) what influences availability, accessibility, acceptability, and maintenance of these built environments for physical activity of rural women.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3305502; ProQuest document ID: 304833835. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Jeanine E. Gangeness, PhD, RN, NPD-BC

Sigma Membership

Kappa Mu

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Physical Activity, Obesity, Rural Communities

Advisor

Eleanor Yurkovich

Second Advisor

Tracy Evanson

Third Advisor

Julie Anderson

Fourth Advisor

Devon Hansen

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of North Dakota

Degree Year

2007

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2024-01-31

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