Older adults' perceived physical activity enablers and barriers: a multicultural perspective.
J Aging Phys Act
; 18(2): 119-40, 2010 Apr.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20440026
ABSTRACT
This study identified perceived physical activity (PA) enablers and barriers among a racially/ethnically and geographically diverse group of older adults. Data were from 42 focus groups conducted with African Americans, American Indians, Latinos, Chinese, Vietnamese, and non-Hispanic Whites (hereafter Whites). Constant-comparison methods were used to analyze the data. Common barriers were health problems, fear of falling, and inconvenience. Common enablers were positive outcome expectations, social support, and PA program access. American Indians mentioned the built environment and lack of knowledge about PA as barriers and health benefits as an enabler more than participants in other groups. Whites and American Indians emphasized the importance of PA programs specifically designed for older adults. Findings suggest several ways to promote PA among older people, including developing exercise programs designed for older adults and health messages promoting existing places and programs older adults can use to engage in PA.
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Assunto principal:
Idoso
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Exercício Físico
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Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde
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Etnicidade
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População Branca
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Grupos Minoritários
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article