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Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Older African American
Men
FUNDING SOURCE: National Institute on Aging/National
Institutes of Health
TIMELINE: 2006 -2008
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Steven P. Hooker, PhD (USC PRC)
Dr. Hooker and his team will use qualitative research methods
to identify barriers and facilitators to engaging in physical activity
for older African American men and to broaden the understanding
of age and culturally appropriate physical activity for this underserved
segment of the population. Based on information obtained during
the qualitative research phase, a pilot intervention will be designed
and implemented to test the feasibility of increasing physical activity
among older African American men.
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