Description

US Determinants of Exercise in Women Phone Survey [USDEWPS-6]

Description

The US Determinants of Exercise in Women Phone Survey (USDEWPS-6) is an assessment tool designed to examine factors associated with physical activity and exercise among women. It focuses on personal, social, and environmental influences that may encourage or limit participation in physical activity.

Purpose

The survey is used to identify barriers and facilitating factors related to exercise, including access to exercise opportunities, neighborhood characteristics, social support, and other conditions that may influence women’s physical activity.

Data Analysis and Use

USDEWPS-6 data can be used to explore associations between exercise-related determinants and levels of physical activity. The instrument is particularly useful in research examining behavioral, social, and environmental influences on women’s exercise participation.

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., et al. (2002). Correlates of physical activity among women from diverse racial/ethnic groups. Journal of Women’s Health & Gender-Based Medicine, 11(3), 239–253.