Exercise habits for veterans
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Jean Davis, PhD, DNP, EdD, APRN, FNP-BC, CNS-BC
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- Theta Epsilon
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- University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
The purpose of the study was to pilot test the innovative VetPA4Life physical activity (PA) habit formation program for Veterans. The objectives of the study were to determine the feasibility for recruitment and retention and acceptability of the program for Veterans.
Dr. Davis was the recipient of the Sigma/Jonas Philanthropies Collaborative Research Grant, 2019-2020 cohort.
The Sigma Theta Tau International grant application that funded this research, in whole or in part, was completed by the applicant and peer-reviewed prior to the award of the Sigma grant. No further peer-review has taken place upon the completion of the Sigma grant final report and its appearance in this repository.
| Type | Report |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Sigma Grant Recipient Report |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | Quasi-Experimental Study, Other |
| Research Approach | Quantitative Research |
| Keywords | Veterans; Physical Activity; Healthy Behaviors; Healthy Habits |
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