Choose to Move for Positive Living: physical activity program for obese women

Holist Nurs Pract. 2012 May-Jun;26(3):120-8. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0b013e31824ef4ca.

Abstract

The Choose to Move for + (Positive) Living program was implemented to increase physical activity among obese women. A holistic approach was used to promote stage of health behavior change, social support, and quality of life and reduce depression. Within 6 months, physical fitness improved and depressive symptoms decreased.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Depression / complications
  • Depression / therapy*
  • Exercise*
  • Female
  • Health Behavior*
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Holistic Health
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / therapy*
  • Physical Fitness*
  • Quality of Life
  • Social Support*