Factors Associated with Use of Recreational Facilities and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Latino Adults

Heredia, Natalia I.; Fernández, María E.; Durand, Casey P.; Kohl, Harold W.; Ranjit, Nalini; Berg, Alexandra van den

doi:10.1007/s10903-019-00920-7

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“…physical activity, and that association is mixed. [6][7][8][9][10] The neighborhood environment can also impact mental health, including depression and anxiety. 11 More specifically, negative aspects of the neighborhood environment may lead to individual psychological stress, including depression.…”

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The Neighborhood Environment and Hispanic/Latino Health

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Lee

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Am J Health Promot

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Purpose: Hispanic/Latino adults on the Texas-Mexico border have high rates of chronic disease. Neighborhoods can influence health, though there is a limited research on neighborhood environment and health in Hispanics/Latinos. The purpose of this study was to assess the relation of neighborhood environment with health variables in Hispanic/Latino adults, including physical activity [PA], depression, anxiety, and lab-assessed conditions (type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and chronic inflammation). Methods: Participants were randomly-selected from a Hispanic/Latino cohort on the Texas-Mexico border. Neighborhood environment, self-reported PA, anxiety, and depression were assessed through questionnaires. Laboratory values determined Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and C-reactive protein (CRP). We conducted multivariable linear and logistic regression analyses to assess the associations of neighborhood environment and health variables, controlling for covariates. Results: Participants (n = 495) were mostly females, without insurance. After controlling for covariates, crime (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 1.59 (95%CI 1.06-2.38), no streetlights (AOR = 1.65, 95%CI 1.06-2.57), and traffic (AOR = 1.74, 95%CI 1.16-2.62) were all significantly associated with anxiety. Only traffic was significantly associated with depression (AOR = 1.61, 95%CI1.05-2.47). A lack of nearby shops (AOR = 0.57, 95%CI 0.38-0.84) and no one out doing PA (AOR = 0.53, 95% CI 0.34-0.83) were both significantly associated with lower odds of meeting PA guidelines. A lack of nearby shops was associated with a 26% increase in the CRP value (β = 0.26, 95%CI 0.04-0.47). Discussion: Several neighborhood environment variables were significantly associated with mental health, PA and CRP, though estimates were small. The neighborhood environment is a meaningful contextual variable to consider for health-related interventions in Hispanic/Latino adults, though more study is needed regarding the magnitude of the estimates. Trial registration: NCT01168765.

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“…Montoya and colleagues (2011) had similar findings in their exploration regarding nativity and nutritional behavior, as did Sofianou et al (2011). Attitudes and behaviors regarding physical activity were also likely influenced by cultural values, as manual labor and housekeeping activities were considered sufficient (Heredia et al, 2020: Sweatt et al, 2015. However, as in Laroche and colleague's (2009) study, there were incidents when children not only supported their mother's SM efforts by babysitting for younger siblings or helping with household chores they often encouraged physical activity by asking their mothers to play or walk with them outdoors.…”

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Gender Differences and Their Influences on T2DM Self-Management Among Spanish-Speaking Latinx Immigrants

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Berry

Miller

2021

Hisp Health Care Int

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Introduction: Evidence suggests that gender may influence many aspects of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) self-management (SM) and we posit that limited English language–proficient Latinx immigrants face additional challenges. Methods: Instruments and semi-structured interviews were used to examine gender differences on health literacy, diabetes knowledge, health-promoting behaviors, diabetes, eating and exercise self-efficacy (SE), and T2DM SM practices among a cohort of limited English language–proficient Latinx immigrants. Statistical and qualitative analysis procedures were performed comparing males and females. Results: Thirty persons participated. Males tended to be older, have higher educational achievement, and more financial security than females. Physiologic measures tended worse among female participants. Health literacy and exercise SE scores were similar, but females scored lower on Eating and Diabetes SE. Forty-seven percent ( n= 9) of the women reported a history of gestational diabetes mellitus and a majority of men ( n = 7) cited difficulty with excessive alcohol. Consumption: Males appeared to receive more SM support compared to females. Females more frequently noted how family obligations and a lack of support impeded their SM. Work environments negatively influenced SM practices. Conclusion: Men and women have unique SM challenges and as such require individualized strategies and support to improve T2DM management.

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“…The authors tried to use dialectical, statistical, mathematical, grouping, comparative and systematic analysis, induction and deduction, logical coherence and other scientific approaches and methods in studying and analyzing the problem (Asefi & Nosrati, 2020;Elmose-Osterlund & Iversen, 2020). In addition, were developed indicators such as Weekly load rate of sports facilities, Weekly capacity recalculated by rhythm coefficient to study the problem in more depth (Heredia, 2020;Szczepaniak, 2020;Waters, 1996).…”

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