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SUBMITTER: Martinez SM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3898633 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Martinez Suzanna M SM Arredondo Elva M EM Roesch Scott S Patrick Kevin K Ayala Guadalupe X GX Elder John P JP
Journal of physical activity & health 20110901 7
<h4>Background</h4>U.S. Latinos engage in nonleisure-time walking (NLTW) more than other ethno-racial groups. Studies are needed to explore factors associated with NLTW to inform interventions for effective physical activity promotion.<h4>Purpose</h4>To examine the social-ecological correlates of NLTW among Mexican-origin Latinos.<h4>Methods</h4>Individual, social, and environmental level factors and PA were assessed in a telephone survey completed by 672 Mexican-origin adults randomly sampled i ...[more]