Browsing by Subjects (CINAHL) "Physical Activity"
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Correlation between the cognitive, functional and physical abilities of the elderly packing service
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: To assess the correlation between the cognitive, functional and physical abilities of packer elderly volunteer in two commercial brands at Saltillo, Coahuila Methods: ... -
Diabetes management in the African American community
(2016-12-07)Purpose: The purpose of this project was to explore the effectiveness of utilizing an evidence based diabetes tool kit and a physical activity program in the management of A1C levels >8.0 of African American adult patients.8.0 ... -
Dimensions of racial identity as predictors of physical activity in midlife African American women
Physical inactivity leads to serious health consequences, particularly for midlife African American (AA) women. Midlife African American (AA) women are less physically active and have higher obesity-related morbidity and ... -
The effect of a school nurse led education intervention on blood pressure and physical activity levels in adolescents
(2017-07-12)Regular physical activity (PA) is a necessary health promotion behavior for adolescents. Benefits of regular physical activity are optimal body weight, lowering blood pressure (BP), and decreasing risk factors for chronic ... -
Effect of Health Care Professionals' Exercise More Advice on Their Patients' Physical
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: To evaluate the effects of HCPs' advice on patients' physical activity in U.S. adults. Methods: The US 2004-2008 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data including ... -
Energy through motion: An evidence-based exercise
(Oncology Nursing Society, 1/11/2017)Cancer related fatigue (CRF) is a result of cancer and cancer treatment. CRF can be debilitating for patients during and after treatment. Evidence supports activity as effective for reducing cancer related fatigue. An ... -
Health Beliefs Related to Physical Activity in Patients Living with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Background: Low levels of physical activity (PA) are a significant predictor of early death among recipients of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Regular, moderate ... -
Implementation of a Mentor Led Physical Activity Program among Disadvantaged Youth
(2016-10-11)Physical activity is an integral part of the war on pediatric obesity. Pediatric obesity is a worldwide epidemic affecting children of all races, classes, and gender. According to the Ohio Youth Risk Behavior Survey of ... -
An integrative review of nurse-delivered physical activity interventions in primary care
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: Promotion of physical activity (PA) has been a public health priority for decades (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). Participation in regular PA ... -
The perception of physical activity and social support for physical activity among Native Hawaiians 55 Years and older
Significance: The benefits of physical activity on healthy aging and longevity have repeatedly been identified. Despite these known benefits, sedentary living is a serious and pervasive health problem among older adults ... -
The relationship among school playground design and conditions and physical activity levels in children
Almost 20% of children aged 6 to 11 years are obese in the United States, tripling over the last ten years. The rise in childhood obesity challenges nurses in their efforts to improve community health and sustainability. ... -
A theory-based, web-mediated physical activity intervention for college women
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 ... -
Variables that may affect physical activity levels in African American females with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes continues to pose a significant health challenge for the United States. The incidence and prevalence rates for type 2 diabetes are higher for certain at risk populations such as African American females. ...