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Perceptions of participants and staff of implementing a physical activity program in rural primary care

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  • Reed, Jill R.
  • Dinkel, Danae
  • Bice, Matthew R.
  • Estabrooks, Paul
  • Pozehl, Bunny
  • Heelan, Kate

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Addressing the lack of physical activity (PA) in rural adults is vital because of the role it plays in the risk for many chronic diseases. The purpose of the study was to explore the feasibility of conducting a 12-week intervention utilizing a Fitbit to increase PA behavior in inactive rural adults recruited from a primary care clinic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with study participants (n=10) and a focus group was held with nurses (n=7) from the primary care clinic. Data were analyzed using the process of immersion/crystallization. Participants and nurses both felt the program had a positive impact on PA and that the program was needed in the community. Study participants most often reported their favorite part of the study was being able to track their activity as well as the goal setting. However, study participants reported barriers to continued participation in PA related to a lack of time and ability to be active in cold weather. Further, nursing staff reported barriers in regard to a lack of resources (staffing and money) These barriers need to be examined further and addressed in order to implement a sustainable PA program that can be maintained through a primary care clinic.

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  • Reed, Jill R. & Dinkel, Danae & Bice, Matthew R. & Estabrooks, Paul & Pozehl, Bunny & Heelan, Kate, 2020. "Perceptions of participants and staff of implementing a physical activity program in rural primary care," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 79(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:79:y:2020:i:c:s0149718919300382
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.101772
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