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SUBMITTER: Pekmezi D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3971921 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Pekmezi Dorothy D Dunsiger Shira S Gaskins Ronnesia R Barbera Brooke B Marquez Becky B Neighbors Charles C Marcus Bess B
Journal of physical activity & health 20120710 3
<h4>Background</h4>Due to high rates of inactivity and related chronic illnesses among Latinas, the current study examined the feasibility and acceptability of using pedometers as an intervention tool in this underserved population.<h4>Methods</h4>Data were taken from a larger randomized, controlled trial2 and focused on the subsample of participants (N = 43) who were randomly assigned to receive a physical activity intervention with pedometers and instructions to log pedometer use daily and mai ...[more]