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Neighborkeepers: Buddies for Better HealthAn Intervention to Improve Physical Activity Habits
Kraut, Aaron Reyes, Barron Mygatt, Catherine LeClair, Tim Gillett, Sarah Wasserman, Molly Colston, Hal Brenin, Karin Richardson-Nassif, Karen
Kraut, Aaron
Reyes, Barron
Mygatt, Catherine
LeClair, Tim
Gillett, Sarah
Wasserman, Molly
Colston, Hal
Brenin, Karin
Richardson-Nassif, Karen
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Introduction: associated health complications have increased steadily across the United States. As a result, physical activity considerations have become a more significant focus of healthcare providers and government agencies. Recent studies suggest that social support network approaches, such as the "buddy-system," improve participant adherence to physical activity regimens. To improve physical activity frequency and adherence, we implemented a buddy system approach with participants involved in a community outreach organization.
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2009-02-02