A Systematic Literature Review of Physical Activity-Based Health Programs for Indigenous Women: Impacts on Physical Activity Levels, Obesity, and Community Building
Indigenous women experience a disproportionate burden of chronic diseases and health challenges related to obesity. The need for culturally relevant programming to support and empower women to optimize health is well established. Participatory physical activity [PA]-focused programming responsive to...
Main Authors: | Sonja Wicklum, Elsy Willis, Ashley Amson, K. Ashlee McGuire, Lynden Lindsay Crowshoe, Kerry McBrien, Rita Henderson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-06-01
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Series: | SAGE Open |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211016845 |
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