Barriers to Performing Stretching Exercises Among Korean‐Chinese Female Migrant Workers in Korea

Lee, Hyeonkyeong; Wilbur, JoEllen; Chae, Duckhee; Lee, Kyongeun; Lee, Meenhye

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“…Seven (32%, 7/22) studies addressed a lack of time as a barrier influencing attendance, participation and/or adherence in physical activity interventions [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ]. A lack of time was mainly due to household responsibilities and work obligations [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ]. A study among Korean–Chinese immigrant women identified that individual occupational related time constraints were related to unstable employment, unfamiliar working conditions, unpredictable hours at work, lack of rest time, frequent changes of workplaces, difficulty in finding new work, long working hours, and/or increased job demands [ 30 ].…”

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“…A lack of time was mainly due to household responsibilities and work obligations [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ]. A study among Korean–Chinese immigrant women identified that individual occupational related time constraints were related to unstable employment, unfamiliar working conditions, unpredictable hours at work, lack of rest time, frequent changes of workplaces, difficulty in finding new work, long working hours, and/or increased job demands [ 30 ]. A study among Korean–Chinese migrant women found that a lack of time due to occupational-related duties left them feeling too busy, tired or stressed [ 31 ].…”

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Factors Influencing Physical Activity Participation among Midlife Immigrant Women: A Systematic Review

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Kadri

Wang

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Immigrant women are less likely to be physically active and face many barriers to participation in physical activity. This systematic review aims to identify the influencing factors and adaption approaches of physical activity interventions among midlife immigrant women. A systematic literature search was performed using various databases, such as MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL, in February 2021. Studies were included if they investigated midlife immigrant women participating in physical activity interventions and were published in an English peer-reviewed journal in or after 2000. Twenty-two papers were included in this review. Guided by the Ecosocial theory, thematic analysis was utilized for data analysis. Among midlife immigrant women, influencing factors associated with physical activity participation included individual factors (a lack of time, current health status, motivation, and a lack of proficiency in various life skills), familial factors (familial support and seasonality), and community factors (social support and neighbourhood environment). The appropriate adaptation of physical activity interventions included adjustments in language, physical activity intensity, physical activity duration, logistical intervention adjustments and other potential technology-based adjustments. The findings can inform community stakeholders, healthcare professionals and researchers to design appropriate physical activity interventions that meet the needs of midlife immigrant women and improve their health outcomes.

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Factors Influencing Physical Activity Participation among Midlife Immigrant Women: A Systematic Review

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Wang

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“…The younger or less‐educated KC women were more likely to drop out of the intervention than those who completed it. This would be explained by their poor working conditions not allowing them to spend time to exercise or a low perceived importance of exercise for their health (Lee, Wilbur, Chae, Lee, & Lee, ). Therefore, future research needs to more thoroughly examine the reasons from the women who dropped out of the intervention and to design adoptive interventions for those who did not complete the recommended exercise during the adoption phase.…”

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Influence of a community‐based stretching intervention on the health outcomes among Korean‐Chinese female migrant workers in South Korea: A randomized prospective trial

Lee

Chae

Cho

et al. 2016

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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“…However, although women tend to recognize that a lack of physical activity is a health risk factor, their actual exercise practice remains low [7]. KC women reported that it is difficult to maintain regular exercise because of a lack of time, motivation, and social support or an unfamiliar working environment [11]. To ensure the sustainability of physical activity promotion programs, and thereby maximize their benefits for disease prevention and health promotion, these programs should be both culturally acceptable and easily accessible for KC women.…”

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Development of a Living Lab for a Mobile-Based Health Program for Korean-Chinese Working Women in South Korea: Mixed Methods Study

Kim

Lee

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JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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Background Korean-Chinese (KC) women make up the largest group of female migrants in South Korea. To prevent and manage chronic diseases in middle-aged KC women working full time, it is necessary to develop health promotion programs that utilize an online platform because such a platform would allow individuals to participate in health promotion interventions at their convenience. Objective This study aimed to develop a living lab for a mobile-based health (LLm Health) program focused on improving the physical activity and cultural adaptation of KC women workers. Methods We used a mixed methods design. Living lab principles were factored into the LLm Health program, including the use of multiple methods, user engagement, multistakeholder participants, real-life settings, and cocreation. The program was developed using the 4 steps of the intervention mapping method: needs assessment, setting of objectives, identification of intervention strategies, and intervention design. Needs assessment was conducted through a literature review, focus group interviews with a total of 16 middle-aged KC women, and an online survey related to health promotion of migrant workers given to 38 stakeholders. KC middle-aged women participated in the early stages of program development and provided the idea of developing programs and mobile apps to enhance physical activity and acculturation. The mobile app developed in the program was validated with the help of 12 KC women and 4 experts, including 3 nursing professors and a professor of physical education. They were asked to rate each item based on content, interface design, and technology on a 4-point scale using a 23-item Smartphone App Evaluation Tool for Health Care. Results The LLm Health program comprised a 24-week walking program using Fitbit devices, the mobile app, and social cognitive interventions. The mobile app contained 6 components: a step counter, an exercise timer, an online chat function, health information, level of cardiovascular risk, and health status. The cultural aspects and lifestyles of KC women were accommodated in the entire process of program development. The content validity of the mobile app was found to be 0.90 and 0.96 according to the 12 KC women and 4 experts, respectively. Conclusions The mobile app was found to be valid and acceptable for KC women. The living lab approach was a useful strategy for developing a culturally adaptive LLm Health program for KC women workers, leading to their active participation in the overall research process, including needs assessment, program composition, and pre-evaluation.

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Barriers to Performing Stretching Exercises Among Korean‐Chinese Female Migrant Workers in Korea

Abstract: The findings highlight that migrant workers in Korea face unique work-related difficulties which present barriers to exercise.

Cited by 14 publications

References 30 publications

Factors Influencing Physical Activity Participation among Midlife Immigrant Women: A Systematic Review

Factors Influencing Physical Activity Participation among Midlife Immigrant Women: A Systematic Review

Influence of a community‐based stretching intervention on the health outcomes among Korean‐Chinese female migrant workers in South Korea: A randomized prospective trial

Development of a Living Lab for a Mobile-Based Health Program for Korean-Chinese Working Women in South Korea: Mixed Methods Study

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