%0 Journal Article
%T Physical Activity and Stages of Change among College Students
%A Gholamreza Sharifirad
%A Abdurrahman Charkazi
%A Mohaddeseh Tashi
%A Hossein Shahnazi
%J Health Promotion Perspectives
%D 2011
%I Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
%R 10.5681/hpp.2011.007
%X Background: To investigate of physical activity distribution bases on stages of changeamong Isfahan University of Medical Sciences central part of Iran.Methods: Exercise behavior stages of change construct questionnaire were collected from504 participants by using a convenience sample in May 2010.Results: 73.8% of subjects were in earlier stages of exercise behavior (Precontemplation,contemplation, and preparation stages) and tended to be inactive. The exercise behavior wasnot influenced by age, education levels, and marital status.Conclusion: The majority of the university students are suffering physical inactivity that needto design more effective physical activity promotion programs in the community and universitieslevel.
%K University
%K Student
%K Activity
%K Iran
%U http://journals.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/HPP/Manuscript/HPP-1-71.pdf