TY - JOUR
T1 - Disconnections of African American Public Housing Residents
T2 - Connections to Physical Activity, Dietary Habits and Obesity
AU - Eugeni, Michelle L.
AU - Baxter, Meggin
AU - Mama, Scherezade K.
AU - Lee, Rebecca E.
N1 - Funding Information:
Acknowledgments Research supported by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Active Living Research Program, awarded to Dr. Lee.
PY - 2011/6
Y1 - 2011/6
N2 - African American (AA) and low SES populations report poor health behaviors and outcomes. This study aimed to increase understanding of barriers to participating in healthful behaviors and programs in AA residents of public housing. Twenty two apparently healthy, AA residents (50% female, M;=43.9 years) completed in depth interviews, which were taped, transcribed and analyzed using a constant comparison approach. Residents demonstrated some awareness of health recommendations, but described limited adherence. Physical activity for recreation was reported as primarily for youth, with adults engaging in limited physical activity (primarily incidental to other activities). Barriers reported by residents were both personal and environmental. Few residents were aware of local neighborhood opportunities for physical activity or healthful eating. Future efforts should focus on increasing understanding of health promoting behaviors and awareness and efficacy of residents to connect with the resources of their surrounding communities.
AB - African American (AA) and low SES populations report poor health behaviors and outcomes. This study aimed to increase understanding of barriers to participating in healthful behaviors and programs in AA residents of public housing. Twenty two apparently healthy, AA residents (50% female, M;=43.9 years) completed in depth interviews, which were taped, transcribed and analyzed using a constant comparison approach. Residents demonstrated some awareness of health recommendations, but described limited adherence. Physical activity for recreation was reported as primarily for youth, with adults engaging in limited physical activity (primarily incidental to other activities). Barriers reported by residents were both personal and environmental. Few residents were aware of local neighborhood opportunities for physical activity or healthful eating. Future efforts should focus on increasing understanding of health promoting behaviors and awareness and efficacy of residents to connect with the resources of their surrounding communities.
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U2 - 10.1007/s10464-010-9402-1
DO - 10.1007/s10464-010-9402-1
M3 - Article
C2 - 21181553
AN - SCOPUS:79952438072
SN - 0091-0562
VL - 47
SP - 264
EP - 276
JO - American Journal of Community Psychology
JF - American Journal of Community Psychology
IS - 3-4
ER -
