June 2007

This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of physical activity.

You'll notice that this edition looks a little different to previous ones. We've included more resources, and have grouped them to make it easy to find what you need.

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To find out more about resources:

  • follow the hyperlink
  • choose 'Full Display'

The Full Display includes an abstract and a link to the full text where it is available.

To request resources:

  • follow the hyperlink
  • choose 'Add to Cart'
  • follow the Information Cart link in the top right of the page
  • choose 'Request' and select 'Go'

Please note due to copyright regulations not all resources listed are available for supply from Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse.

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Women's Participation in Physical Activity

How Active Are Young Adult Women?

Fit For Life: Leisure Time, Physical Activity and Well-Being

Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Overweight / Obesity Patterns Across Victoria, 2003

Participation in Sports and Physical Recreation, Australia, 2005-06

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Barriers and Enablers of Physical Activity in Women

Factors Related to Physical Activity Adherence in Women

Demographic and Individual Correlates of Achieving 10,000 Steps / Day

How Feasible are Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Young Women?

Predictors of Improvement in Women's Physical Activity

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Physical Activity and Women's Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular Health Interventions in Women: What Works

The Effectiveness of Walking in Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women

The Primary Prevention of Heart Disease in Women Through Health Behaviour Change Promotion in Primary Care

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Physical Activity and Young & Postnatal Women

Moorefit: Increasing Physical Activity in Adolescent Girls Using the Health Promoting Schools Framework

The Effectiveness of a Pram Walking Exercise Program in Reducing Depressive Symptomatology for Postnatal Women

The Feasibility and Effectiveness of Pram Walking Groups for Postpartum Women in Western Sydney

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Physical Activity and Midlife & Older Women

Frequency of Training on Strength Development in Women 40-65 Years of Age

Physical Activity and Changes in Weight and Waist Circumference in Midlife Women

Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women Through a Lifestyle Change Intervention

The Association Between Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Older Women

Exercise Training Improves Overall Fitness and Quality of Life in Older Women with Coronary Artery Disease: Just Keep on Moving?

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More...

Physical Activity and Nutritional Behaviours of Women with Physical Disabilities

Participation in Sport and Recreation by Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Women

Beliefs of Low-Income and Rural Older Women Regarding Physical Activity

How can Socio-Economic Differences in Physical Activity Among women be Explained?

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The Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse

Did you know the Clearinghouse holds a diverse range of journal titles - some of which are not held by any other library in Victoria. A selection of titles is available here.

 

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How our Clearinghouse can help you

Women's Health Victoria's Clearinghouse has a wealth of information on gender in health in various forms.

Our experienced health and information professionals can assist you to access this information.

To contact the clearinghouse email your request to clearinghouse@whv.org.au or phone 03 9662 3755.

 

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Next month's topic is "Menopause"