Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Physical activity
Assessing Child Obesity and Physical Activity in a Hard-to-Reach Population in California's Central Valley, 2012-2013
Results of a family-centered program to reduce obesity among Latino children in two rural towns by promoting nutrition education and assessing the quantity and quality of children's physical activity levels. Includes data with breakdowns by weight classification, sex, and average length of time spent daily in moderate to vigorous activity.
Author(s): Sara E. Schaefer, Rosa Camacho-Gomez, Banefsheh Sadeghi, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 07/2015
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Results of a family-centered program to reduce obesity among Latino children in two rural towns by promoting nutrition education and assessing the quantity and quality of children's physical activity levels. Includes data with breakdowns by weight classification, sex, and average length of time spent daily in moderate to vigorous activity.
Author(s): Sara E. Schaefer, Rosa Camacho-Gomez, Banefsheh Sadeghi, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 07/2015
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Rural Food and Physical Activity Assessment Using an Electronic Tablet-Based Application, New York, 2013-2014
Evaluates the effectiveness of a community assessment tool focused on the built environment and used to capture images such as sidewalks, walkable destinations, restaurants, and food stores, in an effort to identify barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and active living. Includes resident perspectives on community features and opportunities for improvement.
Author(s): Rebecca A. Seguin, Emily H. Morgan, Leah M. Connor, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 07/2015
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Evaluates the effectiveness of a community assessment tool focused on the built environment and used to capture images such as sidewalks, walkable destinations, restaurants, and food stores, in an effort to identify barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and active living. Includes resident perspectives on community features and opportunities for improvement.
Author(s): Rebecca A. Seguin, Emily H. Morgan, Leah M. Connor, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 07/2015
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A Participatory Regional Partnership Approach to Promote Nutrition and Physical Activity Through Environmental and Policy Change in Rural Missouri
A case study of Healthier Missouri Communities (Healthier MO), a community-based research project in 12 counties in rural southeast Missouri. Describes a group process to identify and select promising evidence-based interventions to promote nutrition and physical activity.
Author(s): Ellen K. Barnidge, Elizabeth A. Baker, Amy Estlund, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 06/2015
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A case study of Healthier Missouri Communities (Healthier MO), a community-based research project in 12 counties in rural southeast Missouri. Describes a group process to identify and select promising evidence-based interventions to promote nutrition and physical activity.
Author(s): Ellen K. Barnidge, Elizabeth A. Baker, Amy Estlund, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 06/2015
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Non-Communicable Diseases and Preventive Health Behaviors: A Comparison of Hispanics Nationally and Those Living Along the US-Mexico Border
Reports on a study comparing preventive healthy behaviors of Hispanic populations in the U.S. nationwide and those living in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Healthy behaviors included physical activity, diets of fruits and vegetables, avoiding heavy alcohol use, and being a non-smoker.
Author(s): Belinda M. Reininger, Jing Wang, Susan P. Fisher-Hoch, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 2015(15), 564
Date: 06/2015
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Reports on a study comparing preventive healthy behaviors of Hispanic populations in the U.S. nationwide and those living in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Healthy behaviors included physical activity, diets of fruits and vegetables, avoiding heavy alcohol use, and being a non-smoker.
Author(s): Belinda M. Reininger, Jing Wang, Susan P. Fisher-Hoch, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 2015(15), 564
Date: 06/2015
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Adaptation of a Culturally Relevant Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Low-Income, Mexican-Origin Parents With Young Children
Describes a 5-year community-based study on obesity intervention programs in children ages 2-8 in two rural Mexican-American communities in California's Central Valley. Discusses family-centered, culturally adapted programs promoting healthy eating and physical activity for children of rural agricultural workers.
Author(s): Lucia Kaiser, Judith Martinez, Marcel Horowitz, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 05/2015
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Describes a 5-year community-based study on obesity intervention programs in children ages 2-8 in two rural Mexican-American communities in California's Central Valley. Discusses family-centered, culturally adapted programs promoting healthy eating and physical activity for children of rural agricultural workers.
Author(s): Lucia Kaiser, Judith Martinez, Marcel Horowitz, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 05/2015
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Associations Between Neighborhood-Level Factors Related to a Healthful Lifestyle and Dietary Intake, Physical Activity, and Support for Obesity Prevention Polices among Rural Adults
Analyzes the cross-sectional associations between neighborhood- and individual-level factors related to a healthy lifestyle, diet, physical activity, and support for obesity prevention policies in rural eastern North Carolina adults.
Author(s): Stephanie B. Jilcott Pitts, Thomas C. Keyserling, Larry Johnston, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 40(2), 276-284
Date: 04/2015
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Analyzes the cross-sectional associations between neighborhood- and individual-level factors related to a healthy lifestyle, diet, physical activity, and support for obesity prevention policies in rural eastern North Carolina adults.
Author(s): Stephanie B. Jilcott Pitts, Thomas C. Keyserling, Larry Johnston, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 40(2), 276-284
Date: 04/2015
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Physical Activity Behavior, Barriers to Activity, and Opinions about a Smartphone-Based Physical Activity Intervention among Rural Residents
Examines behaviors of and barriers to physical activity among rural adults in Florida. Explores the opinions of a smartphone-based physical activity intervention program "Get Up and Go" being developed for rural residents. Includes demographic data, types of barriers, and participants rating aspects of the "Get Up and Go" intervention.
Author(s): Allison N. Kurti, Henrietta Logan, Todd Manini, Jesse Dallery
Citation: Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 21(1), 16-23
Date: 01/2015
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Examines behaviors of and barriers to physical activity among rural adults in Florida. Explores the opinions of a smartphone-based physical activity intervention program "Get Up and Go" being developed for rural residents. Includes demographic data, types of barriers, and participants rating aspects of the "Get Up and Go" intervention.
Author(s): Allison N. Kurti, Henrietta Logan, Todd Manini, Jesse Dallery
Citation: Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 21(1), 16-23
Date: 01/2015
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Development of a Nationally Representative Built Environment Measure of Access to Exercise Opportunities
Describes the development of a county-level measure of residents' access to physical exercise opportunities, based on proximity to parks and recreational facilities. This measure is used in County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Includes a national map showing county-level access to adequate exercise options.
Author(s): Anne M. Roubal, Amanda Jovaag, Hyojun Park, Keith P. Gennuso
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 01/2015
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Describes the development of a county-level measure of residents' access to physical exercise opportunities, based on proximity to parks and recreational facilities. This measure is used in County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Includes a national map showing county-level access to adequate exercise options.
Author(s): Anne M. Roubal, Amanda Jovaag, Hyojun Park, Keith P. Gennuso
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 01/2015
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Needs Assessment of School and Community Physical Activity Opportunities in Rural West Virginia: The McDowell CHOICES Planning Effort
Describes the McDowell Coordinated Health Opportunities Involving Communities, Environments, and Schools (CHOICES) program. McDowell CHOICES is a comprehensive needs-assessment of McDowell County, West Virginia, intended to increase opportunities for physical activity in rural schools and communities throughout the county.
Author(s): Alfgeir L. Kristjansson, Eloise Elliott, Sean Bulger, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 15, 327
Date: 2015
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Describes the McDowell Coordinated Health Opportunities Involving Communities, Environments, and Schools (CHOICES) program. McDowell CHOICES is a comprehensive needs-assessment of McDowell County, West Virginia, intended to increase opportunities for physical activity in rural schools and communities throughout the county.
Author(s): Alfgeir L. Kristjansson, Eloise Elliott, Sean Bulger, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 15, 327
Date: 2015
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Rural Healthy People 2020: A Companion Document to Healthy People 2020, Volume 1
Provides a rural focus for the Healthy People 2020 priorities. Includes overviews of the top 10 rural health priority areas identified by rural stakeholders. (Volume 2 discusses priorities 11-20.) Topics addressed include: health insurance, primary care, emergency services, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, mental health, substance abuse, heart disease and stroke, physical activity, older adults, maternal and child health, and tobacco use. Each overview includes reviews of the relevant literature and models that rural communities can use to address the issues. Document is available for free download, after providing brief information about intended use.
Author(s): Jane N. Bolin, Gail Bellamy, Alva O. Ferdinand, Bita Kash, Janet W. Helduser
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
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Provides a rural focus for the Healthy People 2020 priorities. Includes overviews of the top 10 rural health priority areas identified by rural stakeholders. (Volume 2 discusses priorities 11-20.) Topics addressed include: health insurance, primary care, emergency services, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, mental health, substance abuse, heart disease and stroke, physical activity, older adults, maternal and child health, and tobacco use. Each overview includes reviews of the relevant literature and models that rural communities can use to address the issues. Document is available for free download, after providing brief information about intended use.
Author(s): Jane N. Bolin, Gail Bellamy, Alva O. Ferdinand, Bita Kash, Janet W. Helduser
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
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