Abstract

Physical inactivity increases the risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Females, more than males, become increasingly inactive as they age. The primary aim was to develop and measure the effect of a theory-based, Web-delivered, physical activity intervention on walking behavior in college-aged women. The secondary aim was to perform a process evaluation to determine the efficacy of the intervention and explore potential mediating variables that explain changes in health behavior.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3226097; ProQuest document ID: 304985976. The author still retains copyright.

Lynne L. Ornes

Author Details

Lynne L. Ornes, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Rho Psi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Increasing Physical Activity, College-aged Women, Changes in Health Behavior

Advisor

Mary E. Duffy

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

The University of Utah

Degree Year

2006

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-10

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