Abstract
Healthy lifestyle behaviors such as engaging in physical activity (PA) may reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the number one cause of mortality among Mexican American women (MAW). Research findings show that MAW have low levels of leisure time PA and vary in the amount of overall PA. The influence of partner support has received little attention in studies examining predictors of PA. This cross sectional study investigated factors influencing PA among MAW aged 19 to 64 years old (mean = 39.4, SD = 11.1) who may be at increased risk for CVD based on hypertension, diabetes and obesity rates reported for the general population of Latinos. The study was guided by an ecological framework with variables identified at the community (the physical environment), interpersonal (family, friends and partner support, attitudinal familism, and intrapersonal levels (age, employment status, acculturation, body mass index [BMI], number of chronic health conditions).
Sigma Membership
Gamma Tau at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Residential Density, Acculturation, Physical Activity, Mexican American Women
Advisor
Deborah Koniak-Griffin
Second Advisor
Adeline Nyamathi
Third Advisor
MarySue Heilemann
Fourth Advisor
Ronald D. Hays
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of California, Los Angeles
Degree Year
2015
Recommended Citation
Congello, Neomie C., "Influences of perceived environment, partner support, and attitudinal familism on physical activity among Mexican American women" (2024). Dissertations. 1898.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1898
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2024-09-24
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3706095; ProQuest document ID: 1693993881. The author still retains copyright.