scholarly journals Physical Activity Patterns and Neighborhood Characteristics of First Generation Latina Immigrants Living in Arizona (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney P Joseph ◽  
Sonia Vega-López ◽  
SeungYong Han
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
First Generation ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Aesthetic Quality ◽  
Neighborhood Factors ◽  
Latina Immigrants ◽  
Dichotomous Outcome ◽  
Walking Environment

BACKGROUND Metabolic disease conditions, including obesity and type 2 diabetes, are a major health concern for Latina immigrants. Regular aerobic physical activity (PA) is an independent risk factor for the prevention and control of these conditions. Yet, the PA levels of most Latina immigrants are below national guidelines; highlighting the need for effective efforts to reduce PA and metabolic health disparities in this population. OBJECTIVE This study explored PA patterns of first generation US Latina immigrants and examined how neighborhood environment factors influence these PA patterns. Findings will be used to inform development of a culturally tailored PA intervention for first generation Latina immigrants. METHODS Using a cross-sectional study design, 39 first generation Latina immigrants completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Mujahid Neighborhood Scales Questionnaire, which assessed 6 perceived neighborhood factors: walking environment, aesthetic quality, safety, violence, social cohesion, and activities with neighbors. Median self-reported MET-minutes/week of PA were used to summarize domain (i.e., work, domestic, household, leisure) and intensity (i.e., walking, moderate, vigorous, moderate-to-vigorous) specific PA patterns. Logistic regression examined associations between neighborhood factors and engaging in leisure-time PA (i.e., dichotomous outcome of some vs. no leisure-time PA), transportation PA (i.e., dichotomous outcome of some vs. no transportation PA), and meeting national PA guidelines (i.e., dichotomous outcome of meeting vs. not meeting guidelines). RESULTS Participants (age = 40.5 ± 4.3 years; length of US residency = 4.6 ± 1.0 years) reported engaging in a median of 4512 MET-minutes/week of total PA. The majority of their PA was acquired through domestic activities (2160 MET-minutes/week), followed by leisure (396 MET-minutes/week), transportation (198 MET-minutes/week), and work PA (0 MET-minutes/week). Intensity-specific PA patterns showed that participants engaged in a median of 594 MET-minutes/week of walking activity and 3500 MET-minutes/week of moderate-to-vigorous PA. Logistic regression models showed that neighborhood factors of walking environment, aesthetic quality, and safety were significantly associated with engaging in leisure PA (odds ratios of 5.95 [95% CI:1.49; 23.74], 2.45 [95% CI:1.01; 5.93] and 3.30 [95% CI:1.26; 8.67], respectively) and meeting national PA guidelines (odds ratios of 8.44 [95% CI: 1.63; 43.69] 11.99 [95% CI: 1.79; 80.29], and 3.54 [95% CI:1.21; 10.29] respectively). Neighborhood factors of violence, social cohesion, and activities with neighbors were not significantly associated with PA outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Although most participants engaged in PA at levels that met national guidelines, the majority of their PA was achieved through domestic activity, with limited leisure, transportation, and work PA. Given leisure PA, in particular, plays a significant role in improving health outcomes, findings suggest that many Latina immigrants could benefit from a leisure PA intervention. Such interventions should consider neighborhood environmental influences, as our data suggest these factors can serve as determinants to PA.

scholarly journals The Association between Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Risk of Undetected Prediabetes

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Wang ◽  
Yili Wu ◽  
Feng Ning ◽  
Chaoying Zhang ◽  
Dongfeng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adjusted Model

Aims. The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of leisure-time physical activity on undetected prediabetes.Methods. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2012 were used in our analyses. Logistic regression was conducted to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of prediabetes associated with leisure-time physical activity.Results. A total of 8204 subjects were eligible for our analyses. For all subjects, high level of total leisure-time physical activity (OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.66, 0.94) and low level of vigorous leisure-time physical activity (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.58, 0.90) were inversely associated with the risk of prediabetes in multivariate-adjusted model. For subjects under 45 years of age, high level of total leisure-time physical activity (OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.61, 0.99) and low (OR = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.45, 0.83) and high (OR = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.53, 1.00) level of vigorous leisure-time physical activity were associated with a decreased risk of prediabetes. In the 45 to 65 age group, only high level of total leisure-time physical activity (OR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.57, 0.95) had protective effect on prediabetes.Conclusions. Leisure-time physical activity may be associated with a decreased risk of prediabetes.

scholarly journals Leisure Time Physical Activity and Associated Factors among Adults in Estonia 2000–2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3132
Author(s):  
Marii Mikk ◽  
Inge Ringmets ◽  
Kersti Pärna
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Explanatory Factors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Adjusted Logistic Regression

In order to implement evidence-based strategies, there is a need to assess (1) time trend in leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and (2) the relationship between trend of LTPA and trend of potential explanatory factors in Estonia from 2000 to 2018. Data from 25−64-year-old adults (n = 16,903) were drawn from cross-sectional surveys of Health Behavior among Estonian Adult Population. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to calculate annual percentage changes (APCs) and to identify whether there was a significant change in trends of LTPA. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess associations of LTPA with socioeconomic, health-related and health-behavioral factors. Prevalence of LTPA increased from 26.2% to 44.1% among men and from 28.0% to 40.6% among women from 2000 to 2018 (p < 0.001). Average APC for men was 3.4% (95% CI 2.6−4.3) and for women 2.4% (95% CI 1.4−3.4). Adjusted logistic regression model showed that LTPA was statistically significantly associated with higher education and income, economic inactivity, at-least-good self-rated health (SRH) and non-smoking. Interaction of SRH with study year was significant indicating that the association of at-least-good SRH changed over time (p = 0.016). Health promotion activities should be addressed in particular to adults with lower levels of LTPA, paying attention to the factors associated with LTPA.

Abstract MP18: Vicarious Experience Trumps Neighborhood Characteristics in Predicting Leisure-time Physical Activity in the Multi-ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis Dataset

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 141 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob K Kariuki ◽  
Bonny Rockette-Wagner ◽  
Jessica Cheng ◽  
Lora E Burke ◽  
Kirk Erickson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Neighborhood Characteristics ◽  
Vicarious Experience ◽  
Neighborhood Factors ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Ethnic Study ◽  
Vicarious Experiences

Background: Social cognitive theory (SCT) postulates that observing similar others succeed (vicarious experience) can improve self-efficacy and motivate action. The utility of vicarious experience has been demonstrated in controlled laboratory and clinical settings, but its operationalization and applicability for promoting physical activity (PA) in community settings remains unknown. Characterizing vicarious experiences and other neighborhood factors that are associated with improved PA in the community could help enhance exercise self-efficacy and PA. This secondary analysis examines neighborhood factors that predict leisure-time PA during exam 5 of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Methods: The sample included MESA subjects who participated in exam 5 (N= 4,716). Leisure-time PA was assessed using the MESA Typical Week PA Survey. Neighborhood behaviors and characteristics, including vicarious experiences (operationalized as observing others “exercise” or “walk”), perceived safety, crime, and walkability, were self-reported. Group comparative analyses were used to evaluate differences in categorical and continuous variables. The relationships between neighborhood characteristics and optimal leisure-time PA (≥10 MET-hrs/wk) were assessed using logistic regression adjusting for age, gender, race, income, body mass index (BMI), and depression, and including interactions between race, BMI and age. Adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CI) are reported. Results: Participants with complete data on variables of interest (n=4,417) were elderly (age 69.8 ± 9.4 yrs), predominantly female (53%), and diverse (40% white, 12% Chinese, 26% black, 22% Hispanic). Participants who saw people exercise in their neighborhood were 44% (OR 1.44, 95% CI; 1.22 - 1.69) more likely to engage in optimal leisure-time PA compared to those who did not. Observing other people walk in the neighborhood did not impact leisure-time PA (OR 0.84, 95% CI; 0.68 - 1.04). Older age, female gender, obesity, minority status, and high-risk for depression were associated with lower odds of engaging in optimal leisure-time PA controlling for vicarious experience. Race had significant interactions with BMI and age. Other neighborhood characteristics including perceived safety, crime, and walkability did not influence the association between seeing similar others engage in PA and their own engagement in PA. Conclusions: Developing PA programs that expose community-dwelling adults to their peers who engage in PA could improve exercise self-efficacy and adherence to PA guidelines.

Exploring Associations Between Church-Based Social Support and Physical Activity

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 504-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Kanu ◽  
Elizabeth Baker ◽  
Ross C. Brownson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Minimum Level ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Instrumental Social Support

Objective:This study tested associations between church-based instrumental and informational social support and meeting physical activity guidelines.Methods:Cross-sectional data were analyzed for 1625 rural residents using logistic regression.Results:Associations were found between instrumental social support and performing some amount of physical activity but not between the 2 forms of support and meeting physical activity guidelines.Conclusion:Instrumental social support might help initiation of physical activity. Given that 54.1% of US adults get no leisure-time physical activity at the recommended minimum level, instrumental social support might be important in considering physical activity programs.

scholarly journals Association between domain-specific physical activity and diabetes in Korean adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Byeol Lee ◽  
Sunghyun Hong ◽  
Jihee Min ◽  
Dong-Hyuk Park ◽  
Wonhee Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Confidence Intervals ◽  
National Health ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Health And Nutrition

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the association between domain-specific physical activity (PA) and diabetes in Korean adults. We analyzed 26,653 men and women (aged > 18 years) from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014–2018). PA was measured using a validated Global PA Questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) after adjustment for various confounders. Transport PA accounted for the majority of total PA (46%, men; 58%, women), followed by leisure-time PA (30%; 22%) and work PA (24%; 20%). In men, ORs (95% CI) of diabetes comparing ≥ 600 metabolic task of equivalent (MET)-min/week vs. no activity were 0.82 (0.71–0.95) for leisure-time PA, 0.85 (0.75–0.96) for transport PA, and 0.88 (0.78–0.99) for leisure-time + transport PA. In women, ORs (95% CI) of diabetes comparing the same groups were 0.73 (0.60–0.89) for leisure-time PA, 0.97 (0.85–1.10) for transport PA, and 0.88 (0.78–1.00) for leisure-time + transport PA. However, work PA showed no association with diabetes. In conclusion, leisure-time PA was inversely associated with diabetes in both men and women, while transport PA was inversely associated only in men. But work PA was not associated with diabetes in Korean adults.

scholarly journals Gender differences in social support and leisure-time physical activity

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 602-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldair J Oliveira ◽  
Claudia S Lopes ◽  
Mikael Rostila ◽  
Guilherme Loureiro Werneck ◽  
Rosane Härter Griep ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Social Support Scale

OBJECTIVE To identify gender differences in social support dimensions’ effect on adults’ leisure-time physical activity maintenance, type, and time.METHODS Longitudinal study of 1,278 non-faculty public employees at a university in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Southeastern Brazil. Physical activity was evaluated using a dichotomous question with a two-week reference period, and further questions concerning leisure-time physical activity type (individual or group) and time spent on the activity. Social support was measured with the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Scale. For the analysis, logistic regression models were adjusted separately by gender.RESULTS A multinomial logistic regression showed an association between material support and individual activities among women (OR = 2.76; 95%CI 1.2;6.5). Affective support was associated with time spent on leisure-time physical activity only among men (OR = 1.80; 95%CI 1.1;3.2).CONCLUSIONS All dimensions of social support that were examined influenced either the type of, or the time spent on, leisure-time physical activity. In some social support dimensions, the associations detected varied by gender. Future studies should attempt to elucidate the mechanisms involved in these gender differences.

Effect of Child Gender and Psychosocial Factors on Physical Activity From Fifth to Sixth Grade

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 953-958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Forthofer ◽  
Marsha Dowda ◽  
Jennifer R. O’Neill ◽  
Cheryl L. Addy ◽  
Samantha McDonald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Child Gender ◽  
Neighborhood Factors ◽  
Class Participation ◽  
Objectively Measured

Background:Gender differences in physical activity (PA) trajectories during adolescence are well documented, yet little research has examined whether the determinants of these trajectories vary by child’s gender. This study is one of few prospective examinations of gender differences in the influences of psychosocial and socioenvironmental factors on changes in objectively measured PA.Methods:Students and parents from elementary and middle schools located in 2 school districts in South Carolina were enrolled in a prospective cohort study of changes in children’s PA from elementary to middle school. Measures included children’s and/or parents’ ratings of various psychosocial and socioenvironmental factors as well as objectively measured PA, children’s anthropometric characteristics, and neighborhood factors at fifth and sixth grades.Results:Parents’ reports of children’s sport and class participation, parent-reported support for PA, and neighborhood resources for PA were protective against declines in PA for both boys and girls. The effects of 2 factors—children’s self-efficacy and parents’ leisure-time PA—on changes in PA over time were moderated by the child’s gender.Conclusions:A better understanding of these dynamics may inform the development of interventions.

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