Access to Physical Activity Possibilities Improves the Frequency of its Practice: Effect of Level of Motivation

Castonguay, Alexandre; Miquelon, Paule; Michaud, Mathieu

doi:10.1016/j.jcjd.2015.01.284

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“…It has been used among Indigenous participants [ 34 , 35 , 36 ]. Overall, three questions assessed each type of PA intensity on a Likert scale ranging from 1 (Not at all true) to 7 (Completely true) [ 37 ]. The questionnaire used to measure motivation toward PA was the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2 (BREQ-2) [ 38 ].…”

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First Nations Peoples’ Eating and Physical Activity Behaviors in Urban Areas: A Mixed-Methods Approach

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The dietary transition from traditional to commercial foods and a decrease in physical activity (PA) have impacted the health of the First Nations people of Quebec (Canada), resulting in many suffering from multiple chronic diseases. This study had two objectives: (1) to examine eating and PA behaviors among First Nations peoples in urban areas and (2) to explore the associated health representations. To achieve these objectives, a mixed-methods approach, including a questionnaire (n = 32) and a semi-structured interview (n = 14), was used to explore the participants’ lifestyle profiles and health experiences. The questionnaire focused on the eating and PA behaviors of First Nations people and their underlying motivations. At the same time, the interviews investigated their health views on diet and PA behaviors based on the conceptual framework of health and its determinants. According to the participants, health is the autonomy to live without pain by maintaining a balance between physical and psychological aspects, eating healthy and exercising. Family and work influence participants’ PA and eating behaviors. Exploring First Nations people’s beliefs and perceptions and the motivations underlying their health behaviors could help encourage the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle despite multiple chronic health conditions.

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