Self‐Reported Physical Activity Among American Indian Adults From Two Diverse Regions

ConclusionsDifferences in physical activity among the American Indian communities may be due to regional variations in occupations, climate, and tribal and community support and infrastructure. The unexpected high level of activity evokes uncertainty in the accuracy and appropriateness of the data collection instrument. Research is needed to understand culturally appropriate approaches to measure physical activity and inactivity among rural American Indians.

Source: The Journal of Rural Health - January 1, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Erica Blue Roberts, Sheila Fleischhacker, Marla Pardilla, Margarita Treuth, Preety Gadhoke, Karina Christiansen, Joel Gittelsohn Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research