Peterson Jane Anthony
University of Missouri Kansas City, School of Nursing, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
ABNF J. 2011 Summer;22(3):64-72.
The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of African American (AA) women regarding an active lifestyle, and to evaluate the Heart and Soul Physical Activity Program (HSPAP) as a potential strategy to promote physical activity. The HSPAP is a church-based physical activity intervention conceptualized in appraisal, belonging, tangible and self-esteem domains of social support. Seven midlife, sedentary AA women from a Midwestern urban church participated in the group discussion after completing the HSPAP. Guiding questions were utilized to solicit their attitudes about physical activity and the HSPAP. The study participants believed that physical activity improves health and prevents chronic diseases however, their primary responsibility is to family and jobs, leaving little time or energy for their personal health needs. They further believed that physical activity would increase if recommended by health professionals and encouraged by family, friends, and church members; and, that spiritual messages and prayer would strengthen their commitment to attain an active lifestyle.
本研究的目的是确定非裔美国（AA）女性对积极生活方式的看法，并评估“心灵与灵魂”身体活动计划（HSPAP）作为促进身体活动的潜在策略。HSPAP是一项基于教会的身体活动干预措施，在社会支持的评估、归属感、实际支持和自尊等领域进行了概念化设计。来自中西部城市教会的七名中年久坐不动的非裔美国女性在完成HSPAP后参加了小组讨论。通过引导性问题来征求她们对身体活动和HSPAP的态度。研究参与者认为身体活动能改善健康并预防慢性病，然而，她们的主要责任是家庭和工作，几乎没有时间或精力满足个人健康需求。她们还认为，如果有健康专业人员的推荐以及家人、朋友和教会成员的鼓励，身体活动将会增加；并且，精神信息和祈祷会增强她们实现积极生活方式的决心。
