Health Promotion in Latinos

Pekmezi, Dori; Marquez, Becky; Marcus-Blank, Joshua

doi:10.4135/9781412994149.n172

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“…Furthermore, relevant keywords and truncation were utilized to capture variations of the terms examining physical activity in Latino women. Several studies indicate that social support received from family (Kohlbry & Nies, 2010;Pekmezi, Marquez, & Marcus-Blank, 2010;Skowron, Stodolska, & Shinew, 2008), friends (Larsen, Pekmezi, Marquez, Benitez, & Marcus, 2013;Marquez & McAuley, 2006), and promotoras (community health workers; Vincent, 2009) enhances LTPA by Latino women. Promotoras are trusted community members who provide cultural service in various roles as outreach worker, translator, educator, advocate, and mentor (Rural Health Information Hub, 2019).…”

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“…A recent randomized clinical trial involving MAW reported a significant increase in LTPA during the intervention consisting of exercise classes and walking groups led by promotoras (Salinas & Parra-Medina, 2019). Moreover, a review of intervention studies concluded that family support involving spouses is positively associated with long-term PA (Pekmezi et al, 2010). However, there is limited information about concurrent influences of partner support and acculturation on MAW PA levels.…”

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Associations of Partner Support and Acculturation With Physical Activity in Mexican American Women

Congello

Koniak‐Griffin

Brecht

et al. 2019

Hisp Health Care Int

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Introduction: Insufficient physical activity (PA) and obesity-related health conditions have reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Mexican American women (MAW) report low leisure time physical activity. Few studies examine activities beyond leisure time. Qualitative research suggests that partner support influence provides a cultural approach relevant to PA among MAW. Method: This cross-sectional study used an ecological model to investigate community (the physical environment), interpersonal (partner support, attitudinal familism), and intrapersonal (age, health conditions, acculturation, employment, and body mass index) factors associated with PA among 112 MAW. Community-based participatory research recommendations guided the preparatory phase of the study and the face-to-face interviews. Frequencies and descriptive statistics were computed. Multivariable linear regression analyses were used to examine associations between study variables. Results: Moderate to high PA levels were found based on combined activities performed during leisure time, transportation, household tasks, and occupational duties. Women with greater partner support reported higher PA levels. Although acculturation levels were low among women, those with higher acculturation were found to be more physically active. Conclusions: Future studies should examine strategies to increase partner support and address acculturation within intervention programs to enhance overall PA among MAW.

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