Table 2.
Themes and sub-themes (N = 60).
| Themes | Sub-themes or Sub-categories |
|---|---|
| 1. Importance of Physical Activity | Increasing Energy (15%) |
| Helping the Body (28%) | |
| Reducing Stress (5%) | |
| Helping Mentally and Emotionally (18%) | |
| 2. Current Physical Activity Participants Engaged In | Household Chores (65%) |
| Walking (45%) | |
| Other Forms of Exercise (45%) | |
| Strength Training (17%) | |
| 3. Influence of Race and Culture on Physical Activity Attitudes and Beliefs* | Race and Culture does influence PA (51%) |
| Race and Culture does not influence PA (49%) | |
| 4. Barriers and Facilitators | Barriers |
| Health Issues (43%) | |
| Inclement Weather (40%) | |
| Lack of a Physical Activity Buddy (22%) | |
| Facilitators | |
| Religious Faith (38%) | |
| Family (50%) | |
| Community Environment (20%) | |
| 5. Preferences | See Table 3 |
*
Questions on race/culture were included in study guide after first 19 interviews had been completed, hence n = 41 for theme #3. Otherwise n = 60 for all other themes.