scholarly journals P1-599: ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN BARRIERS AND ENABLERS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION BETWEEN OLDER ANGLO-AUSTRALIANS AND OLDER CHINESE ADULTS IN THE CONTEXT OF COGNITIVE HEALTH PROMOTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. P506-P506
Author(s):  
Emily You ◽  
Nicola T. Lautenschlager ◽  
Kathryn A. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cognitive Health ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals Ethnic Differences in Barriers and Enablers to Physical Activity Among Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily You ◽  
Nicola T. Lautenschlager ◽  
Ching Shan Wan ◽  
Anita M. Y. Goh ◽  
Eleanor Curran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Bad Weather ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Despite its well-known health benefits, most older adults do not commit to undertaking sufficient physical activity (PA). In this study we aimed to examine the perceived benefits of and barriers and enablers to PA from the perspectives of older Caucasian and Chinese adults living in Australia. Individual and group interviews with 17 Caucasian (mean age: 72.8 years) and 47 Chinese adults (mean age: 74.0 years) were conducted and analysed using thematic analysis. Overall, participants knew about the benefits of PA on physical health but had inconsistent views on its benefits on mental and cognitive health. Older Caucasian and Chinese adults reported similar barriers (e.g., health issues, costs, bad weather and lack of time) and enablers (e.g., improving health; environmental enablers such as adequate and walkable spaces and good natural environment; peer support; and self-motivation) to PA. In comparison, older Chinese adults reported barriers more often, and reported some unique barriers relating to language and culture issues. The findings contribute to developing targeted PA programs for older Caucasian and Chinese adults.

scholarly journals Understanding Levels and Motivation of Physical Activity for Health Promotion among Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Investigation

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Md Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Chang Yong Liang ◽  
Dongxiao Gu ◽  
Yong Ding ◽  
Monira Akter
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cultural Activities ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Sports And Exercise ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Objective. Middle-aged and older Chinese adults (35 to 75) failed to meet the recommendations of physical activity guidelines for health promotion, because of a lack of understanding of their perspective on physical activity. This study considers the physical activity levels and motivation among middle-aged and older Chinese adults partitioned into three different participation groups (sports, exercise, and recreational and cultural activities). Methods. A cross-sectional analysis was performed on 633 participants, based on two different levels of physical activity levels. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Exercise Motivation Inventory (EMI-2) with 14 subscales were used to measure the participant’s physical activity levels and physical activity motivation for the three different group activities. Results. Results indicate those participants’ physical activity levels and motivation varied significantly among the different groups. The participants who engage in recreational and cultural activities have a higher motivation for physical activity, as compared with those whose primary form of physical activity is sports and exercise, and a higher probability to fulfill the global recommendations concerning physical activity. Participants who used recreational and cultural activities as their major type of physical activities were more motivated by “intrinsic” aspects. In contrast, those who participate in sports and exercise as their main type of physical activity are more motivated by “extrinsic” aspects. Conclusion. Close friends and family members of one’s home and community have potential influence in physical activity and recreational and cultural activity participants are highly motivated and luckier than others to fulfill the goal of physical activity levels.

scholarly journals Environmental barriers and enablers to physical activity participation among rural adults: a qualitative study

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verity Cleland ◽  
Clarissa Hughes ◽  
Lukar Thornton ◽  
Kathryn Squibb ◽  
Alison Venn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Rural Adults

scholarly journals Barriers and enablers to physical activity participation in patients with venous leg ulcers

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunjing Qiu ◽  
Victoria Team ◽  
Christian R. Osadnik ◽  
Carolina D. Weller
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Leg Ulcers ◽  
Venous Leg Ulcers ◽  
Barriers And Enablers

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Enablers of Physical Activity among Female Emirati University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3380
Author(s):  
Nicola W. Burton ◽  
Bonnie L. Barber ◽  
Asaduzzaman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Home Based

Interventions to promote physical activity participation should reflect social and culturally relevant influences of the target demographic. The aim of this study was to explore perceptions of barriers to and enablers of physical activity participation among female Emirati university students. Five semi-structured focus groups were conducted (n = 25). Participants were asked open-ended questions about benefits, barriers and enablers of physical activity, and recommendations to promote participation. Emergent themes were identified using Nvivo software. Commonly identified benefits included improved health, weight management, improved mood, and stress reduction. The main barriers were low family support, competing time demands from domestic and academic activities, lack of convenient access to women-only facilities, and hot weather. The main enablers and recommendations related to social support from family and friends, accessible and low-cost women-only facilities, and structured supervised sessions. Findings suggest that there are specific social-cultural influences of physical activity among female Emirati university students. Approaches to promote participation could include identifying benefits consistent with family and cultural values, using social media for education, support and modelling, on campus supervised physical activity sessions integrated with the academic timetable, low-cost women-only opportunities in the local residential area, and support for home-based activities.

scholarly journals Healthy Dietary Choices and Physical Activity Participation in the Canadian Arctic: Understanding Nunavut Inuit Perspectives on the Barriers and Enablers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 940
Author(s):  
Victor O. Akande ◽  
Timothy O. Fawehinmi ◽  
Robert A.C. Ruiter ◽  
Stef P.J. Kremers
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Dietary Choices ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Healthy Diets

Background: Research shows that unhealthy diets and low physical activity are associated with high rates of obesity-linked chronic diseases amongst Nunavut Inuit. To provide contextual insights and deepen our understanding of the factors that underlie these lifestyle choices, we explored the perspectives of Nunavut Inuit on the barriers and enablers of healthy diets and physical activity participation in the community of Iqaluit. Methods: One-on-one semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews were conducted with 16 participants of 18 years and over (10 women, six men). The interviews uncovered the participants’ perspectives on the factors influencing healthy diets and physical activity in their community. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and uploaded to QSR NVIVO Version 12. Data analysis was achieved using an inductive thematic approach. Results: Six main factors were identified as barriers or enablers to energy balance-related behaviors: cost and affordability of healthy choices; availability of traditional foods and activities; weather conditions and climate change; infrastructure and community resources; social networks of family and friends; and effect of substance use. Conclusion: This study identified six broad areas that should be considered while mapping out interventions to reduce the burden of obesity-related chronic diseases in Nunavut communities.

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