Parenthood and Physical Activity in Young Adults: A Qualitative Study

Hull, Ethan E.; Garcia, Jeanette M.; Nichols, Randall; Nagle, Elizabeth F.; Robertson, Robert J.; Arena, Vincent C.; Chiappetta, Laurel

doi:10.1249/01.mss.0000402548.38284.a1

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“…A literature review conducted in 2008 reported a large effect of parenthood on LTPA(4). More recently, several cross-sectional and prospective studies have reported similar effects (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)19). Our study adds to the literature on this topic, which has received disproportionately scant research considering the size of the effect(4).…”

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confidence: 54%

“…More recently, several studies have identi ed caregiving for children as a predictor of reduced LTPA among women (5)(6)(7), and two prospective studies have reported decreased physical activity among both mothers and fathers after having a child (8,9). Similar patterns emerge among individuals caring for adults, although less has been published on this group.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Effects of Caregiving on Leisure Time Physical Activity in a Cohort of Manufacturing Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Garza¹,

Cavallari²,

Dugan³

et al. 2020

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Background While leisure time physical activity (LTPA) has been linked to a myriad of health benefits, many individuals do not get enough LTPA. In this study, we investigated how caregiving responsibilities (for children, adults under age 65, and adults over age 65) affected components of LTPA including exercise, walking, gardening, and housework in a population of manufacturing workers. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed among 857 manufacturing workers who completed a survey assessing caregiving responsibility and LTPA. Linear regression analyses were used to test for associations between caregiving and LTPA. Results We observed that caregivers for children reported significantly (p < 0.05) fewer hours of exercise and walking, but more hours of housework, than non-caregivers. We observed no association between caregiving for adults under age 65 or adults aged 65 and older and exercise or walking. Caring for adults under age 65 was associated with a significant (p < 0.05) increase in hours spent gardening, and caring for adults aged 65 and older was associated with a significant increase in hours spent performing housework. Conclusions We identified associations between caregiving and physical activity in a population of manufacturing workers. Our results support the development of targeted interventions to promote health in working caregiver populations.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 54%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effects of Caregiving on Leisure Time Physical Activity in a Cohort of Manufacturing Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Garza¹,

Cavallari²,

Dugan³

et al. 2020

Preprint

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“…However, many women do not seek or are not referred for professional support for lifestyle change . Limited time and extensive family commitments are reported barriers for women to achieve physical activity and dietary recommendations . Current health service delivery models typically require women to attend consultations in‐person, which compounds the barriers related to a lack of time and childcare and makes operationalising delivery of appropriate lifestyle advice to this target group difficult.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%