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What are the barriers and facilitators to exercise and physical activity uptake and adherence among South Asian older adults : a systematic review of qualitative studies
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Horne, Maria and Tierney, Stephanie (2012) What are the barriers and facilitators to exercise and physical activity uptake and adherence among South Asian older adults : a systematic review of qualitative studies. Preventive Medicine, Volume 55 (Number 4). pp. 276-84. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.07.016 ISSN 0091-7435.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.07.016
Abstract
Objective
The objective of this study is to synthesise views and experiences of South Asian (SA) older adults in relation to exercise and physical activity (PA). It was anticipated that this work would identify barriers and facilitators that could inform interventions aimed at promoting PA among this population.
Method
A systematic review of qualitative research was conducted. Six electronic databases were searched for relevant papers published from January 2000 to October 2011. Studies were appraised and data extracted by two reviewers. A synthesis was undertaken using framework analysis. Of 26 papers read in full, 11 were included in the review.
Results
An overriding concept derived from the synthesis was the influence of empowering and disempowering contexts on PA levels of SA participants. It was supported by the following themes: communication (e.g. relying on relatives for translation of information, lack of understanding); relationships (e.g. social support from family, friends, community), beliefs (e.g. not culturally appropriate to exercise, fatalism) and environment (e.g. lack of accessible recreational areas/facilities).
Conclusions
Drawing on community resources to generate group norms appears to be important when trying to increase exercise and PA among SA older adults. Implications of the results for PA promotion and provision are discussed.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Warwick Research in Nursing > Royal College of Nursing Research Institute (RCN) (- July 2017) Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School |
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Journal or Publication Title: | Preventive Medicine | ||||
Publisher: | Academic Press | ||||
ISSN: | 0091-7435 | ||||
Official Date: | October 2012 | ||||
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Volume: | Volume 55 | ||||
Number: | Number 4 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 276-84 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.07.016 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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