Barriers and Facilitators to Walking and Physical Activity Among American Indian Elders

• Main Authors: Craig N. Sawchuk, PhD (Author), Joan E. Russo (Author), Andy Bogart, MA (Author), Steve Charles (Author), Jack Goldberg, PhD (Author), Ralph Forquera (Author), Peter Roy-Byrne, MD (Author), Dedra Buchwald, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionPhysical inactivity is common among older American Indians. Several barriers impede the establishment and maintenance of routine exercise. We examined personal and built-environment barriers and facilitators to walking and physical activity and their relationship with health-related qual...