Physical inactivity among Francophones and Anglophones in Canada.
Can J Public Health
; 104(6 Suppl 1): S26-30, 2013 Jun 13.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24300316
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Leisure-time physical activity participation is influenced by various socio-demographic factors. Recent evidence suggests that being part of a minority negatively impacts an individual's health status. The objective of this study was to compare inactive leisure-time physical activity between the Francophone minority and the Anglophone majority in Canada.METHODS:
Data from the fusion of cycles 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 2008 and 2009 of the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) were used. The linguistic variable was determined by languages spoken at home, first language learned and still understood, language of interview, and language of preference. Leisure-time physical activity was based on a questionnaire provided during the interview. Factors associated with inactive leisure time were examined using logistic regression models.RESULTS:
Francophones were more likely than Anglophones to be physically inactive in their leisure time (49.1% vs. 47.2%). A greater percentage of Francophones had poor self-perceived health, were older, were single, had lower education, had higher rate of unemployment and lived in rural areas compared to Anglophones. When these socio-demographic factors were taken into account, there were no further differences in the likelihood of being inactive between Francophones and Anglophones.CONCLUSION:
The Francophone minority in Canada is characterized by socio-demographic factors that have a negative impact on leisure-time physical activity participation.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Language
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Leisure Activities
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Minority Groups
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Motor Activity
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
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Patient_preference
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Can J Public Health
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article