Collective Efficacy, Physical Activity, and Health Outcomes Among Mothers.

TitleCollective Efficacy, Physical Activity, and Health Outcomes Among Mothers.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsDlugonski D, Das BM, Martin TR, Palmer A
JournalFam Community Health
Volume40
Issue4
Pagination316-323
Date Published2017 Oct/Dec
ISSN1550-5057
KeywordsAdolescent, Adult, Exercise, Female, Health Behavior, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Mothers, Self Efficacy, Young Adult
Abstract

Motherhood is associated with low rates of physical activity that increase disease risk. Most theory-based approaches to increasing physical activity focus on personal rather than social factors. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations among perceptions of community collective efficacy and objectively measured physical activity, self-efficacy, social support, and health. Mothers completed questionnaires and wore a pedometer for 7 days. There was a significant, positive association between physical activity and collective efficacy-social cohesion subscale. In the regression analysis, only age and social support were independent predictors of physical activity. Future studies should examine relationships among collective efficacy and social support and physical activity.

DOI10.1097/FCH.0000000000000162
Alternate JournalFam Community Health
PubMed ID28820785