A Feasibility Study of a Culturally and Gender-specific Dance to Promote Physical Activity for South Asian Immigrant Women in the Greater Toronto Area

Vahabi, Mandana; Damba, Cynthia

doi:10.1016/j.whi.2014.09.007

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“…Full references for included papers are therefore listed in the bibliography. Studies were located in the UK (n=10), 18-27 USA (n=5), [28][29][30][31][32] Canada (n=3), [33][34][35] Norway (n=2), 36 37 Italy (n=1), 38 Switzerland (n=1) 39 and South America (n=1). 40 Nearly all the studies were quantitative experimental studies in design, with 9 randomised controlled trials, 18 27-30 32 33 35 40 2 nonrandomised controlled trials 25 37 and 11 before-andafter studies.…”

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“…Facilitators of retention discussed included social support, 19 21 25 26 34 38 39 variety of activities, 19 21 22 24 group cohesion, 34 39 40 fun/enjoyment, 21 25 34 coaching, 24 31 routine, 19 21 accessibility of delivery site, 21 competition, 22 timing of sessions, 24 affordability, 24 use of incentives, 24 availability of progression opportunities, 24 high programme satisfaction 34 and higher baseline self-motivations towards PA. 39 Barriers to retention included dropout or nonattendance in the early stages of the intervention, 18 25 if individual activity intervention rather than group was used, 38 the appeal of the activity 21 and degree of competition. 21 …”

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“…29 32 34 37 38 40 football (n=7), 18-2123 26 37 exercise classes (n=7),19 24 25 27 31 37 38 running/ jogging (n=6), 18 23 24 33 38 39 swimming (n=5)…”

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Recruiting adult participants to physical activity intervention studies using sport: a systematic review

Cooke

Jones

2017

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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ObjectiveTo undertake a systematic review of the effectiveness of recruitment mechanisms for engaging and retaining target participants in sports interventions to promote physical activity behaviour change in adults.DesignA narrative systematic review of published studies providing details of the effectiveness of recruitment techniques used in interventions aimed at increasing physical activity via sport in adults.Data sourcesSearches were conducted using five electronic databases, clinical trial registers, grey literature and snowballing from reference lists. All papers published in the English language were considered. The search was completed in November 2015.Eligibility criteriaAll articles providing information on the recruitment of adults into interventions involving sport and reporting physical activity or participation outcomes were included.ResultsTwenty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. The quality of recruitment reporting across included studies was generally classified as poor, lacking detailed descriptions of recruitment processes and providing insufficient reporting of recruitment outcomes. There was a distinct recruitment bias for more affluent, white, middle-aged women. Active-only recruitment techniques appeared to achieve a participant sample with more representative demographic characteristics than passive approaches.ConclusionsDue to inadequate reporting and evaluation, the mechanisms for achieving effective recruitment and engagement in sport, particularly in hard-to-reach groups, are still unclear. Independent of recruitment mode, creating an intervention and context that reflect the interests and motivations of the target audience presents a promising area. There is an urgent need for more robust evaluation design and reporting of sports interventions.

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Recruiting adult participants to physical activity intervention studies using sport: a systematic review

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Jones

2017

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“…This process evaluation supports designing interventions to incorporate cultural adaptations of experiential activities (Islam, Wyatt, et al, 2013; Islam, Zanowiak, et al, 2013; Nierkens et al, 2013; Parikh et al, 2010) and utilizing culturally concordant staff for intervention delivery (Islam, Wyatt, et al, 2013; Islam, Zanowiak, et al, 2013; Morrison et al, 2014; Parikh et al, 2010; Penn et al, 2014; Vahabi & Damba, 2015). Participants said specific aspects of cultural tailoring were vital to engaging them in the intervention and for motivating behavior change.…”

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Qualitative Process Evaluation of a Community-Based Culturally Tailored Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved South Asians

Jayaprakash

Puri-Taneja

Kandula

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Health Promotion Practice

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Introduction: There are few examples of effective cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention interventions for South Asians (SAs). We describe the results of a process evaluation of the South Asian Heart Lifestyle Intervention (SAHELI) for medically-underserved SAs implemented at a community-based organization (CBO) using community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods and a randomized control design (n=63). Methods: Interviews were conducted with 23 intervention participants and 5 study staff using a semi-structured interview guide focused on participant and staff perceptions about the intervention’s feasibility and efficacy. Data was thematically analyzed. Results: Intervention success was attributed to: trusted CBO setting, culturally concordant study staff and culturally-tailored experiential activities. Participants said that these activities helped increase knowledge and behavior change. Some participants, especially men, found that self-monitoring with pedometers, helped motivate increased physical activity. Participants said that the intervention could be strengthened by greater family involvement and by providing women-only exercise classes. Staff identified the need to reduce participant burden due to multi-component intervention and agreed that the CBO needed greater financial resources to address participant barriers. Conclusion: Community-based delivery and cultural-adaptation of an evidence-based lifestyle intervention were effective and essential components for reaching and retaining medically underserved SAs in a CVD prevention intervention study.

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“…However, despite the consistent protocol, the attendance at the BD program was higher (78%) than the SE program (67%). Dance interventions (23,33), specifically BD, have shown excellent adherence when offered as an exercise program because of their perceived improved energy levels, decreased stress, and enjoyable social environment (23,33). In personal statements from the BD participants, we received similar feedback indicating their enjoyment of the BD program for its social aspect and fun atmosphere.…”

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Effectiveness of Exercise on Visceral Adipose Tissue in Older South Asian Women

Lesser

Singer

Hoogbruin

et al. 2016

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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A Feasibility Study of a Culturally and Gender-specific Dance to Promote Physical Activity for South Asian Immigrant Women in the Greater Toronto Area

Cited by 30 publications

References 33 publications

Recruiting adult participants to physical activity intervention studies using sport: a systematic review

Recruiting adult participants to physical activity intervention studies using sport: a systematic review

Qualitative Process Evaluation of a Community-Based Culturally Tailored Lifestyle Intervention for Underserved South Asians

Effectiveness of Exercise on Visceral Adipose Tissue in Older South Asian Women

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