%0 Journal Article
%T Why are adult women physically active? A systematic review of prospective cohort studies to identify intrapersonal, social environmental and physical environmental determinants
%J Obesity reviews
%D 2016
%A Prince, S. A.
%A Reed, J. L.
%A Martinello, N.
%A Adamo, K. B.
%A Fodor, J. G.
%A Hiremath, S.
%A Kristjansson, E. A.
%A Mullen, K. A.
%A Nerenberg, K. A.
%A Tulloch, H. E.
%A Reid, R. D.
%V 17
%N 10
%P 919-944
%X OBJECTIVE: This study aims to systematically review available evidence from prospective cohort studies to identify intrapersonal, social environmental and physical environmental determinants of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) among working-age women. <br><br>METHODS: Six databases were searched to identify all prospective cohort studies that reported on intrapersonal (e.g. self-efficacy and socioeconomic status [SES]), social (e.g. crime, area SES and social support) and/or physical (e.g. weather, work and recreation) environmental determinants of MVPA in working-age (mean 18-65 years) women. A qualitative synthesis including harvest plots was completed. PROSPERO: CRD42014009750 RESULTS: Searching identified 17,387 potential articles; 97 were used in the analysis. The majority (n = 87 studies) reported on ≥1 intrapersonal determinant. Very few (n = 34) examined factors in the social or physical environments, and none looked at social policy. Positive and consistent influencers included higher self-efficacy (n = 18/23), self-rated health (n = 8/13) and intentions (n = 10/11) and perceived behavioural control (n = 5/7) to be physically active. Having children in the household was negatively related to MVPA (n = 9/15). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Physical activity intervention studies should consider a woman's level of self-efficacy and perceived behavioural control to be physically active. Additional studies are needed on the impact of children in the household, having a spouse/partner and using group goal setting. More evidence is needed to evaluate the impact of environmental factors.<br><br>© 2016 World Obesity.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I John Wiley and Sons
%@ 1467-7881
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/obr.12432