How to promote physical activity in a community: research experiences from the US highlighting different community approaches

1998 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. S3-S12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abby C. King
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Community Research ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
The Us

scholarly journals Translation and cultural adaptation of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire into Danish using the dual-panel approach: comparison with outcomes from an alternative translation approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jannie Tygesen Schmidt ◽  
Josephine Nielsen ◽  
Allan Riis ◽  
Birgit Tine Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
The Us ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
Approach Method ◽  
Translation Methods ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Abstract Objective Physical activity reduces the risk of pregnancy-related complications. However, pregnant women often reduce their physical activity levels and do not follow the WHO’s physical activity recommendations during pregnancy. To support pregnant women in monitoring physical activity, the self-administered Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire was developed in the US. We translated and cross-cultural adapted the questionnaire using the dual approach method. Meanwhile, and without knowing this, another Danish group simultaneously translated the questionnaire using the method described by Beaton et al. The aim is to present our data and discuss the unplanned purpose of comparing the results from using two different translation methods. Results We translated and cross-culturally adapted the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire to Danish with the following findings. Two additional items for cycling were included. Three items about spending time on a computer, reading, writing or talking on the phone were not feasible in terms of differentiating between them and these were merged into one item. The item ‘Taking care of an older adult’ was found to be irrelevant in a Danish setting and was removed. Adaptions were similar comparing the two methods. Consequently, using the dual-panel and the methods suggested by Beaton et al. yield similar results when translating and cultural adapting the PPAQ.

Testing the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted physical activity intervention for adult Somali women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate E Murray ◽  
Veronica Anne Hellier Villafana ◽  
Amina Sheik Mohamed ◽  
Sarah Linke ◽  
Deborah J Bowen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Community Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Somali Women

Abstract Despite growing numbers in the USA, immigrant populations are underrepresented in existing physical activity (PA) research, in particular Muslim immigrant women. The current study is a pilot evaluation of a culturally adapted evidence-based PA intervention for adult Somali women. Stratified randomization was used to assign participants from a sample of 27 Somali women, aged 18 to 65, to a PA group or a waitlist control group. Bicultural Somali community research team members delivered a 12-week culturally adapted intervention available in English and Somali in a community-based setting. Process and outcome evaluation assessed changes in PA, self-efficacy for PA, access to PA resources, and wellbeing as well as feasibility and satisfaction with the program. Participants in the PA group increased their moderate to vigorous PA significantly more than those from the waitlist group from baseline to post-intervention (2 (SD = 15) to 100 (SD = 53) vs 12 (SD = 21) to 32 (SD = 44) minutes per week). Participants in the PA group had significantly greater scores in wellbeing at post-intervention compared to the waitlist group though there was no significant change from pre- to post-intervention for either group. Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the program and preliminary evidence supports the general feasibility and acceptability of the program. Findings show that a culturally adapted intervention increased engagement in PA and was feasible and acceptable within a pilot sample of Somali women.

Predictors of adherence to physical activity guidelines in patients with diabetes mellitus in the US in 2017: An exploratory analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 645-653
Author(s):  
Greisy Martinez-Harvell ◽  
Florencia Goluboff ◽  
Pura Rodriguez ◽  
Grettel Castro ◽  
Noël C. Barengo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Exploratory Analysis ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
The Us ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Predictors Of Adherence

scholarly journals Perceptions and Barriers to Physical Activity in Childhood and Adulthood Among Latinas

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosenda Murillo ◽  
Mariana Vazquez ◽  
Isabel Leal ◽  
Daphne Hernandez ◽  
Qian Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Individual Interview ◽  
Latina Women ◽  
The Us ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity ◽  
Barriers To Physical Activity

Objective: The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify perceptions and barriers to physical activity in childhood and adulthood among Latina adults. Methods: We conducted 3 focus groups, 2 dyadic interviews, and an individual interview using semi-structured interview guides with 23 Latina women aged 21-35. A thematic analysis approach employing inductive and deductive coding was utilized to code, categorize, and summarize data into themes. Results: The themes that emerged focused on: (1) physical activity is enjoyable; (2) family influenced physical activity; (3) different lifestyle in the US influenced physical activity; (4) physical activity is important for health; and (5) responsibilities (eg, work, caregiving) as barriers to physical activity in adulthood. Conclusions: Perceptions and barriers to physical activity experienced in both childhood and adulthood should be considered in the promotion of physical activity among Latinas.

Abstract P375: Prospective Associations of Accelerometer-measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time With Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity in the CARDIA Study

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 141 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsie M Full ◽  
Kelley Gabriel ◽  
Kara M Whitaker ◽  
Cora E Lewis ◽  
Barbara Sternfeld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽  
P Value ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Health Care Burden ◽  
The Us ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Background: Cardiometabolic multimorbidity is rising rapidly in the US. This condition is associated with greater health care burden and risk for adverse outcomes, including mortality. We investigated the relations of sedentary time (ST), light intensity physical activity (LPA), and moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) with future cardiometabolic multimorbidity in mid-life. Methods: Participants were 1,863 adults (mean ± SD age=45±4 years, 58% female, 39% Black) from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study who wore an ActiGraph 7164 accelerometer in 2005-2006 (baseline). Cardiometabolic multimorbidity was defined as ≥2 measured cardiometabolic conditions (untreated/uncontrolled hypertension and hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and clinical cardiovascular outcomes). Separate logistic regression models provided estimates of prospective associations of accelerometer-measured ST, LPA, and MVPA with cardiometabolic multimorbidity 10 years later in participants with <2 cardiometabolic conditions at baseline. Interactions by age, sex, and race were explored. Results: The highest (>47.3 min/d) vs. lowest (<17.5 min/d) quartile of MVPA was associated with lower odds of cardiometabolic multimorbidity (OR: 0.61; CI: 0.37, 0.99) 10-years later. This association did not differ by age, race, or sex. Overall, there was no association between ST and cardiometabolic multimorbidity. However, a significant interaction was observed by age (p value=0.03). In age-stratified analyses, among participants ≥46 years at baseline, the highest (>9.3 hr/d) vs. lowest (<7.1 hr/d) quartile of ST was associated with higher odds of cardiometabolic multimorbidity (OR: 2.86; CI: 1.36, 6.17). No associations were observed between LPA and cardiometabolic multimorbidity. Conclusions: In mid-life adults with <2 conditions at baseline, greater daily MVPA was associated with lower odds of future cardiometabolic multimorbidity burden 10 years later.

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