Abstract
Purpose: This study was conducted in order to examine the level of physical activity and influencing factors in female college students. Method: Cross-sectional survey data including physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, social influences on physical activity, and perceived health status were collected from 213 subjects. Data from 204 subjects were analyzed.
Results: The mean level of physical activity was 2,750.97 MET-min/week. Physical activity showed a positive association with exercise self-efficacy as well as social influences, and a negative association with age. Stepwise multiple regressions showed that physical activity among female college students was predicted by type of leisure activity, relative health status, social influences, and age. Conclusion: The findings suggest that a program for improvement of physical activity in female college students should include interesting and dynamic leisure activities and strategies for performing together with friends should be developed.
Key words : Student health service, Female, Physical activity, Self-efficacy, Social environment * This study was supported by Department Research Program from the College of Nursing at Yonsei University.
| Translated title of the contribution | Assessing Correlates of Physical Activity Levels in Female University Students |
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| Original language | Korean |
| Pages (from-to) | 466-479 |
| Journal | 한국보건간호학회 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 Dec |