Abstract:Background: This study was designed to examine the level of participation in physical activity (PA) in a Mississippi African American community. Methods: We selected the Metro Jackson Area comprised of Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties because it is a combination of urban and rural communities. The sample consisted of 70 participants from seven sites. A total of seven focus groups were asked to respond to five questions and statements to assess physical activity participation: Focus groups consisted of 6-12 p… Show more
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