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Tailored Versus Standard Internet-delivered Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Older Women

Hageman, Patricia A., Walker, Susan Noble, Pullen, Carol H.·2005·Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy

Abstract

PURPOSE: While substantial evidence demonstrates physical activity is effective at reducing risk for cardiovascular and other diseases, the percentage of older women participating in regular activity is low. The Internet offers an alternative method for delivery of a primary prevention intervention. This preliminary study examined the feasibility and effectiveness of using the Internet to deliver behavior change interventions for promoting physical activity in women ages 50-69 years. METHODS: Thirty-one healthy women (56.1 +/- 4.9 years) were randomly assigned to either tailored or standard newsletter groups. Both groups received 3 Internet-delivered newsletters at baseline, 1 month, and 2 months. Behavioral markers and biomarkers were measured at baseline and postintervention. Post-testing occurred at 3 months (1 month after delivery of the third newsletter). RESULTS: Repeated measures ANOVAs revealed improvement in measures of flexibility and perceived barriers to exercise for both groups. For the standard group, improvement occurred in % body fat while VO2max declined. Women indicated the newsletters were helpful in influencing behavior change. CONCLUSION: Internet-delivered newsletters appeared feasible and promising for favorably influencing perceptions about barriers to physical activity in these women. Selfreported physical activity did not increase although selected biomarkers did improve. Whether tailored or standard messaging was more effective was inconclusive.

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Authors
Hageman, P. A., Walker, S. N., & Pullen, C. H.
Affiliations
  • Nebraska Medical Center (US)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Hageman, Patricia A.
Venue
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Published
2005-04
Volume
28
Issue
1
Pages
28-33
ISSN
1539-8412 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2028023521
Cited by
79
References
31
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 5 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 7 · 2012: 10
FWCI
3.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
Keywords
online intervention, physical activity promotion, older women, message tailoring, behavior change, perceived barriers to exercise, flexibility, fat mass, VO2max, primary prevention, feasibility
MeSH terms
Aged, Body Composition, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Middle Aged, Motor Activity, Internet

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