Description

The US Determinants of Exercise in Women Phone Survey is a survey designed to explore the factors influencing physical exercise among women in the United States. The study is conducted through telephone interviews, aiming to understand the barriers and motivations related to participation in physical activities.

Purpose

The main goals of the US Determinants of Exercise in Women Phone Survey are:
Identification of Factors: To determine the social, psychological, and environmental factors that affect women’s participation in physical activities.
Understanding Barriers: To investigate the obstacles that prevent women from exercising, such as lack of time, family obligations, and financial issues.
Examination of Motivations: To analyze the motivations that encourage women to engage in exercise, such as health, mental well-being, and social support.
Development of Interventions: To provide data for the development of strategies and programs that promote women’s participation in physical activity.

Analysis

The analysis of the survey includes the following:
Data Collection:
Telephone interviews are conducted with women of various ages, social backgrounds, and geographic regions.
The questions focus on the frequency, duration, and type of physical activity, as well as on the factors influencing participation.
Categorization of Factors:
The data are categorized into different types of factors, such as individual, social, and environmental.
Statistical Analysis:
Statistical methods are used to analyze the correlations between factors and participation in exercise.
Multivariate analyses are applied to determine the most significant factors influencing participation in physical activities.

Calibration

Calibration in the survey is based on various indicators and measures:
Exercise Frequency: How often a woman exercises per week.
Exercise Duration: The length of each exercise session.
Type of Exercise: The type of physical activity, such as aerobic exercise, strength training, or relaxation activities.
Attitude Toward Exercise: Subjective evaluation of attitudes and intentions regarding exercise, measuring the intention to participate in future activities.

References

King, A. C., Castro, C., Wilcox, S., Eyler, A. A., Sallis, J. F., & Brownson, R. C. (2000). Personal and Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Inactivity Among Different Racial-Ethnic Groups of U.S. Middle-Aged and Older-Aged Women. Health Psychology, 19(4), 354-364.
Eyler, A. A., Wilcox, S., Matson-Koffman, D., Evenson, K. R., Sanderson, B., Thompson, J. L., … & Wilbur, J. (2002). Correlates of Physical Activity Among Women From Diverse Racial/Ethnic Groups. Journal of Women’s Health & Gender-Based Medicine, 11(3), 239-253.
Wilcox, S., Bopp, M., Oberrecht, L., Kammermann, S. K., & McElmurray, C. T. (2003). Psychosocial and Perceived Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity in Rural and Older African American and White Women. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 58(6), P329-P337.