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1 2 o f 2 4 The African Health and Social Development Organization ( A.H.S.D.O ) is a Norway based, civil society organization which was initiated and promoted by a network of African immigrant individuals with the aim to help improve health and wellbeing of African immigrants in Norway and their original populations in Africa. Accordingly, Abstract Somali women living in the Norway are at increased risk for chronic health conditions due to changes in lifestyle following immigration. Numerous barriers to physical activity have been reported in this population. Behavioral theory may inform the design of successful health interventions. We explored in focus groups the behavioral determinants of physical activity (theory of planned behavior, self-efﬁcacy) among Somali women (N = 30). We found that most (two-thirds) subjects were sedentary, although women who had lived in the US for 10 years or longer were more likely to be active. Somali women recognize the health threat of physical inactivity, including high rates of obesity. Moral norms appear to be the major barrier to physical activity, due to prohibitions against exercising in public or in Western-style clothing. Taking moral norms into consideration should allow for the design of culturally- appropriate exercise programs - PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AMONG WOMEN we implement health and development programs in Norway and in Somalia. We have large number of v o l u n t e e r s b o t h i n Norway and in Somalia w h o v o l u n t a r i l y i m p l e m e n t o u r humanitarian activities. 13 Proven Steps To Beat Stress! 1. Relax every day! Lack of time is no excuse to not take a daily 15 minutes to yourself. Find a hobby that is interesting for you, take a walk with friends, read a good book, start with yoga exercises … do everything what 2. Take control of your time! With good organization you will easily manage your obligations. Plan your day as much as you can. Establish priorities among the all your obligations and choose the easiest and most effective way to accomplish them. Allow time to works for you, not against you. 3. Let Your Bed be your little kingdom! Get yourself enough quality sleep. Surely, you will sleep better if you provide to yourself a quality mattress and pillow. Please note that you should choose mattress and pillow made of material that will prevent settling of dust mites in them that can address a major health threat in this vulnerable population 12 o f 24

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