Publications by authors named "Annemarie Vassalo"
Article Synopsis
- A significant portion of women (27%) do not engage in leisure-time physical activity, and about 50% of those who start exercise programs drop out within the first 3-6 months, making it crucial to understand factors influencing engagement and retention.
- This study focused on midlife women (ages 40-65), examining their ability to maintain walking after participating in a 24-week home-based program, analyzing background characteristics and self-efficacy related to exercise.
- Results showed an 80% retention rate during the maintenance phase, with participants adhering to an average of 64% of their walking goals, indicating that both self-efficacy and prior adherence significantly impact the maintenance of physical activity.
