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This version was published on April 1, 2008
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, Vol. 19, No. 2, 175-183 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1043659607313074

Cultural Beliefs and Attitudes of Black and Hispanic College-Age Women Toward Exercise

Karen T. D'Alonzo, PhD, RN, APNC

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Natalie Fischetti, MSN, RN

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

The purpose of this study was to examine the cultural knowledge that informs exercise behaviors among Black and Hispanic college-age women. Focus groups were conducted among 26 Black or Hispanic female college students. Questions were based on constructs from social cognitive theory. Data were analyzed using content analysis. Latinas were found to be more likely to view vigorous exercise as "unfeminine" and cited family responsibilities as barriers. Black women enjoyed the competition and camaraderie of exercise, but felt pressure to conform to White standards of beauty. There appear to be distinct differences in the cultural beliefs that inform exercise behaviors among these women.

Key Words: focus group analysis • health promotion • physical activity • Black and Hispanic • college-age women • exercise


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