Evaluating the Factors Associated With the Completion of a Community-Based Group Exercise Program Among Older Women

Despite the well-known benefits of exercise, only 50% of U.S. women met recommended physical activity levels in 2014. To combat this issue, the Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative of South Florida has been offering the EnhanceFitness (EF) program in community-based settings since 2008. In the current study, we examined the factors associated with the program completion among older women (≥ 60 years). During the first 4 years, 3,829 older women attended EF sessions. Of these, 924 (24.2%) attended the recommended 32 sessions within first 4 months. Results revealed that women who lived in Miami-Dade County, were ≥ 80 years, and did not report depression and/or risk factors for chronic conditions were more likely to complete EF. Black women were less likely to complete the program. Recognition of these factors might help identify at-risk individuals. More efforts are needed to improve completion rates. Theory-based interventions would allow comprehensive understanding of all factors and, therefore, should be explored in the future.

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Accelerometer-Measured Patterns of Sedentary Behavior in Older Women: The OPACH Study

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igab046.1311 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 340-340

Author(s):

Eric Hyde ◽

John Bellettiere ◽

Blake Anuskiewicz ◽

Andrea LaCroix ◽

Benjamin Schumacher

Keyword(s):

Black Women ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Older Women ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

White Women ◽

Hispanic Women ◽

Sitting Time ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Phone Calls ◽

Watching Tv

Abstract Excessive sedentary behavior (SB) is related to deleterious health outcomes. Understanding the patterns and contexts in which SB accumulates can promote healthy aging. Daily sitting time and mean sitting bout duration (MBD) were measured by triaxial accelerometers. Participants self-reported how much time they spent sitting while: watching TV, reading, using the computer, driving, working, or taking phone calls. Data were compared across aging-related characteristics. Age-adjusted sitting time (minutes/day) for 5,838 diverse (33.2% Black, 16.9% Hispanic), older women (mean age 78.7±6.7) were 577.2 for Hispanic women, 630.3 for Black women, and 632.0 for White women. Those in the lowest vs. highest physical function category had the longest MBD (16.1 vs. 11.7 minutes/bout). Watching television was the most common self-reported sedentary activity. The highest vs. lowest quartile of MBD spent, on average, 30.6 and 22.3 minutes/day watching television, respectively. This presentation will illuminate critical factors associated with sitting patterns in older adults.

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Determining the Long-Term Effectiveness of a Group-Based Physical Activity Program

Health Promotion Practice ◽

10.1177/1524839918769590 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 401-408

Author(s):

Anamica Batra ◽

Richard C. Palmer ◽

Elena Bastida ◽

H. Virginia McCoy ◽

Hafiz M. R. Khan

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Population Level ◽

The United States ◽

South Florida ◽

Community Based ◽

Evidence Based Programs ◽

The Impact

Objective. In 2015, only half (48%) of older adults in the United States (≥60 years) reported engaging in any kind of physical activity. Few studies examine the impact of evidence-based programs when adopted in community-based settings. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of EnhanceFitness (EF) upto 12-months. Method. EF was offered to older adults in South Florida. A total of 222 EF classes were offered between October 2008 and December 2014. Program consisted of a 1-hour session held three times a week. Even though participation was required for 4 months, 1,295 participants continued the program for at least 1 year. Results. All participants showed significant improvement in outcome measures. A mean change of 1.5, 1.7, and 1.9 was seen in number of chair stands at 4, 8, and 12 months (p < .001), respectively. The number of arm curls performed improved from 16.8 at baseline to 18.8, 18.8, and 19.2 at 4-, 8-, and 12-months, respectively. Participants improved their up-and-go time by decreasing from 9.1 (baseline) to 8.7 (4 months) to 8.6 (12 months; p = .001). Discussion. Randomized controlled trials are commonly used to determine the efficacy of an intervention. These interventions when disseminated at the population level have the potential to benefit large masses. EF is currently offered at more than 700 locations. This tremendous success of EF brings attention to an important question of continuous monitoring of these programs to ensure program consistency and intended outcomes. The model used by the Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative could be replicated by other communities.

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EFFECTS OF COMMUNITY-BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH OF OLDER WOMEN

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1097/00005768-200205001-00424 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 34 (5) ◽

pp. S76

Author(s):

T Kinugasa ◽

S Haga ◽

T Hamaoka ◽

T Katsumura ◽

K Esaki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Older Women ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Community Based

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Implementation Cost Analysis of a Community-Based Exercise Program for Seniors in South Florida

Health Promotion Practice ◽

10.1177/1524839913518221 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 585-591 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Timothy F. Page ◽

Anamica Batra ◽

Muddasir M. Ghouse ◽

Richard C. Palmer

Keyword(s):

Cost Analysis ◽

Exercise Program ◽

South Florida ◽

Implementation Cost ◽

Community Based

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Do Older Brazilian Women Who Participate in a Regular Physical Exercise Program Have Higher Habitual Physical Activity Levels? A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Accelerometer Data

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2021-0020 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Kaio Cesar Pinhal ◽

Bruno de Souza Moreira ◽

Renata Alvarenga Vieira ◽

Marcus Alessandro Alcântara ◽

João Marcos Domingues Dias ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Older Women ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Regular Physical Exercise ◽

Activity Recommendations

A cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the habitual physical activity level, measured by accelerometry, gait performance, assessed by the GAITRite® system, handgrip strength, and static balance between older Brazilian women who participate (n = 50; 70.7 ± 5.5 years) and do not participate (n = 50; 70.1 ± 5.6 years) in a regular physical exercise program, and to investigate whether participation in a regular exercise program ensures compliance with physical activity recommendations. Older women who participated in a regular physical exercise program had significantly shorter sedentary activity time (effect size [ES] = 0.54), longer moderate activity time (ES = 0.85), and higher energy expenditure (ES = 0.64), number of steps (ES = 0.82), gait speed (ES = 0.49), and step length (ES = 0.45). However, regular participation in an exercise program did not guarantee compliance with physical activity recommendations. Behavioral changes to increase physical activity levels among older women who do and do not participate in a regular exercise program are necessary.

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Burden of Human Papillomavirus among Haitian Immigrants in Miami, Florida: Community-Based Participatory Research in Action

Journal of Oncology ◽

10.1155/2012/728397 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Erin Kobetz ◽

Jonathan K. Kish ◽

Nicole G. Campos ◽

Tulay Koru-Sengul ◽

Ian Bishop ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Human Papillomavirus ◽

Participatory Research ◽

Health Workers ◽

Community Based Participatory Research ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

South Florida ◽

Dade County ◽

Community Based ◽

Oncogenic Hpv

Background. Haitian immigrant women residing in Little Haiti, a large ethnic enclave in Miami-Dade County, experience the highest cervical cancer incidence rates in South Florida. While this disparity primarily reflects lack of access to screening with cervical cytology, the burden of human papillomavirus (HPV) which causes virtually all cases of cervical cancer worldwide, varies by population and may contribute to excess rate of disease. Our study examined the prevalence of oncogenic and nononcogenic HPV types and risk factors for HPV infection in Little Haiti.Methods. As part of an ongoing community-based participatory research initiative, community health workers recruited study participants between 2007 and 2008, instructed women on self-collecting cervicovaginal specimens, and collected sociodemographic and healthcare access data.Results. Of the 242 women who contributed adequate specimens, the overall prevalence of HPV was 20.7%, with oncogenic HPV infections (13.2% of women) outnumbering nononcogenic infections (7.4%). Age-specific prevalence of oncogenic HPV was highest in women 18–30 years (38.9%) although the prevalence of oncogenic HPV does not appear to be elevated relative to the general U.S. population. The high prevalence of oncogenic types in women over 60 years may indicate a substantial number of persistent infections at high risk of progression to precancer.

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