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- The study aimed to explore how Latina adults perceive and face barriers to physical activity during childhood and adulthood.
- It involved interviews and focus groups with 23 Latina women aged 21-35, using thematic analysis to identify common themes.
- Key findings highlighted that physical activity is seen as enjoyable and important for health, but responsibilities and lifestyle changes in the U.S. act as barriers to staying active.
Article Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify perceptions and barriers to physical activity in childhood and adulthood among Latina adults.
Methods: Three focus groups, 2 dyadic interviews, and an individual interview were conducted 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.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8786208 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.14485/hbpr.8.4.2 | DOI Listing |
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