Research Updates are one of the several methods used by the PRC to disseminate physical activity information to public health and physical activity researchers and practitioners. Research Updates are brief summaries of recent research articles with implications for professionals who are promoting public health through physical activity in community settings. Articles come from peer-reviewed journals and focus on topics such as effective physical activity interventions, psychosocial determinants of physical activity behavior, and environmental/community factors related to physical activity. Updates will be added to this site on a regular basis (1-2 articles a week) to provide individuals with up-to-date information on current advances being made in the area of promoting physically active lifestyles.

Recently Added

• Outcomes of a Home-Based Walking Program for African-American Women
  Wilbur J, McDevitt J H, Wang E, Dancy B L, Miller A M, Briller J, Ingram D L M, Nicola T L, Ju S, Lee H.
• Walking the Dog: Is Pet Ownership Associated With Physical Activity in California?
  Yabroff R. K., Troiano R. P., Berrigan D..
• Maintaining physical activity among older adults: Six-month outcomes of the Keep Active Minnesota randomized controlled trial
  Martinson B.C., Crain A.L., Sherwood N.E., Hayes M., Pronk N.P., O'Connor P.J..
• WV Walks: Replication with expanded reach
  Reger-Nash B., Bauman A., Cooper L., Chey T., Simon KJ., et al.
• An ecological approach with primary-care counseling to promote physical activity
  Reed J., Malvern L., Muthukrishnan S., Hardy R., Lauren K..

Note: We are unable to provide reprints of the articles listed. Contact your local public or university library for assistance. If you have any suggestions for current articles to include in the updates, please direct them to USCPRC@gwm.sc.edu.