Physical activity among older Mexican American women

Laffrey, Shirley Cloutier

doi:10.1002/1098-240x(200010)23:5<383::aid-nur5>3.0.co;2-s

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“…The literature on physical activity is clear that across ethnic groups, women are hesitant to participate in physical activity during times when they need child care, and child care is one of the important contextual factors that influences physical activity (Im & Choe, 2004; Laffrey, 2000; Lai, 2003; Thompson, Anderson, & Bakerman, 2000). Especially among Asian Americans, needs of children were always the first priority (Im & Choe, 2001; Im, 2001; Zachariah, 2005), and women who place physical activity before their children can be harshly judged (Im & Choe, 2004).…”

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Asian American Midlife Women's Attitudes Toward Physical Activity

Hwang

et al. 2012

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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Objectives To explore Asian American midlife women’s attitudes toward physical activity using a feminist perspective. Design A qualitative online forum study. Settings Internet communities/groups for midlife women and ethnic minorities. Participants A total of 17 Asian American women recruited through the internet using a convenience sampling method. Methods A six-month qualitative online forum was conducted using 17 online forum topics. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Three major themes related to Asian American midlife women’s attitudes toward physical activity were extracted from the data: keeping traditions, not a priority, and not for Asian girls. Because Asian American midlife women were busy in keeping their cultural traditions, they rarely found time for physical activity. The women gave the highest priority to their children, and physical activity was the lowest priority in their busy lives. Also, the women were rarely encouraged to participate in physical activity during their childhoods, and they perceived that their weak and small bodies were not appropriate for physical activity. Conclusions Several implications for future development of physical activity promotion programs for this specific population have been suggested based on the findings.

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Asian American Midlife Women's Attitudes Toward Physical Activity

Hwang

et al. 2012

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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“…These fi ndings have also been supported across various populations such as individuals with physical disabilities , ethnic minorities (Laffrey, 2000), women (Fahrenwald & Walker, 2003), obese populations (Dallow & Anderson, 2003), and older adults (Gorely & Gordon, 1995). McAuley, Jerome, Marquez, Elavsky, and Blissmer (2003) suggested that previous exercise behavior is a strong source of self-effi cacy information and future exercise behavior, especially in older adults.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…This may decrease the gap between an individualʼs perceived ability for physical activity and actual activity level, thus assisting movement through the early SOC (Laffrey, 2000).…”

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Understanding Older Adults' Physical Activity Behavior: A Multi-Theoretical Approach

Grodesky¹,

Kosma²,

Solmon³

2006

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“…Spousal and caregiver roles are among the most significant issues in promoting health among Hispanic women (Gonzales & Jivorec, 2001; Laffrey, 2000). In many cases, Hispanic women also serve as the financial and emotional support for the family while being expected to maintain many of the cultural traditions and responsibilities.…”

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“…Lifestyle activity noted by participants involved primarily house work and yard work. Activities most often reported by older Hispanic women in other studies included walking, dancing, and gardening (Laffrey, 2000). Yoho and Ezeobele (2002) provide ethnographic data describing meanings of health in older Hispanic women as including independence, taking care of self, and being active through housework, gardening, chores, and exercise.…”

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<I>Salud de Corazon</I>: Cultural Resources for Cardiovascular Health Among Older Hispanic Women

Pérez¹,

Fleury²,

Shearer³

2012

Hisp Hlth Care Int

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The prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hispanic women has been substantiated across studies. While many studies have focused on the impact of these risk factors, few qualitative studies have addressed cultural and contextual meanings of cardiovascular health promotion in this population. This research explored cultural resources for cardiovascular health promotion among older Hispanic women. A qualitative descriptive methodological design using focus groups with 7 Hispanic women was used. Culture provided an overarching perspective, guiding identification and choice of resources and supports in order to promote cardiovascular health. Themes included Living Tradition, Caring for Family, Connecting with Friends, Having Faith, and Moving as Life. Data provide an initial step toward generating a more complete understanding of perceived cultural resources for cardiovascular health in older Hispanic women. Researchers and clinicians are increasingly recognizing that individuals, families and communities uniquely define cultural and contextual meaning of cardiovascular health promotion.

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Physical activity among older Mexican American women

Cited by 34 publications

References 27 publications

Asian American Midlife Women's Attitudes Toward Physical Activity

Asian American Midlife Women's Attitudes Toward Physical Activity

Understanding Older Adults' Physical Activity Behavior: A Multi-Theoretical Approach

<I>Salud de Corazon</I>: Cultural Resources for Cardiovascular Health Among Older Hispanic Women

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