Physical Activity Constraints among Latinos

Harrolle, Michelle Gacio; Floyd, Myron F.; Casper, Jonathan M.; Kelley, Katharine; Bruton, Candice M.

doi:10.18666/jlr-2013-v45-i1-2943

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“…In fact, some Latino men report the lack of access to safe spaces as an important barrier to engagement in regular MVPA [17,18]. In addition, Latino men are overrepresented in occupations that involve physically taxing labor, and they commonly cite long work hours and fatigue as reasons for not performing MVPA [17,22,23]; this is concerning because occupation-based PA may not produce the same health benefits as MVPA [24]. Moreover, few programs delivered in Spanish, time constraints, competing time demands (eg, family commitments and work responsibilities), and transportation issues are barriers to Latino men's participation in PA programs [18,22,23].…”

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The Hombres Saludables Physical Activity Web-Based and Mobile Phone Intervention: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial With Latino Men

Dulin,

Dunsiger,

Benitez

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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Background Owing to structural-level, interpersonal-level, and individual-level barriers, Latino men have disproportionately high rates of physical inactivity and experience related chronic diseases. Despite these disparities, few physical activity (PA) interventions are culturally targeted for Latino men. Objective This study reported the feasibility and acceptability of Hombres Saludables PA intervention for Latino men. We also reported the preliminary efficacy of the intervention on PA change and provided the results of the exploratory moderator and mediator analysis. Methods We completed a 6-month, single-blind, pilot randomized controlled trial of Hombres Saludables with Latino men aged between 18 and 65 years. Men were randomized to either (1) a theory-driven, individually tailored, internet-based and SMS text message–based, Spanish-language PA intervention arm or (2) a nutrition and wellness attention contact control arm that was also delivered via the web and SMS text message. We assessed the primary study outcomes of feasibility using participant retention and acceptability using postintervention survey and open-ended interview questions. We measured the preliminary efficacy via change in minutes of moderate to vigorous PA per week using ActiGraph wGT3X-BT accelerometry (primary measure) and self-reported minutes per week using 7-day Physical Activity Recall. Participants completed the assessments at study enrollment and after 6 months. Results The 38 participants were predominantly Dominican (n=8, 21%) or Guatemalan (n=5, 13%), and the mean age was 38.6 (SD 12.43) years. Retention rates were 91% (21/23) for the PA intervention arm and 100% (15/15) for the control arm. Overall, 95% (19/20) of the intervention arm participants reported that the Hombres study was somewhat to very helpful in getting them to be more physically active. Accelerometry results indicated that participants in the intervention group increased their PA from a median of 13 minutes per week at study enrollment to 34 minutes per week at 6 months, whereas the control group participants showed no increases. On the basis of self-reports, the intervention group was more likely to meet the US PA guidelines of 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous PA at 6-month follow-up, with 42% (8/19) of the intervention participants meeting the PA guidelines versus 27% (4/15) of the control participants (odds ratio 3.22, 95% CI 0.95-13.69). Exploratory analyses suggested conditional effects on PA outcomes based on baseline stage of motivational readiness, employment, and neighborhood safety. Conclusions The PA intervention demonstrated feasibility and acceptability. Results of this pilot study indicate that the Hombres Saludables intervention is promising for increasing PA in Latino men and suggest that a fully powered trial is warranted. Our technology-based PA intervention provides a potentially scalable approach that can improve health in a population that is disproportionately affected by low PA and related chronic disease. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03196570; https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03196570 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/23690

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The Hombres Saludables Physical Activity Web-Based and Mobile Phone Intervention: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial With Latino Men

Dulin,

Dunsiger,

Benitez

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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“…Living in walkable communities with easy access to walking facilitates engagement in LTPA by Latino men and women (Silfee, Rosal, Sreedhara, Lora, & Lemon, 2016). Earlier research demonstrates that low acculturation and lack of neighborhood safety present barriers to engagement in LTPA that can be mitigated by social support (Harrolle, Floyd, Casper, Kelley, & Bruton, 2013). More recent evidence involving Hispanic women suggests that the impact of the neighborhood environment may be attenuated by lack of social support for walking received from family, friends, or neighbors (Salinas, McDaniel, & Parra-Medina, 2018).…”

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Associations of Partner Support and Acculturation With Physical Activity in Mexican American Women

Congello

Koniak‐Griffin

Brecht

et al. 2019

Hisp Health Care Int

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Introduction: Insufficient physical activity (PA) and obesity-related health conditions have reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Mexican American women (MAW) report low leisure time physical activity. Few studies examine activities beyond leisure time. Qualitative research suggests that partner support influence provides a cultural approach relevant to PA among MAW. Method: This cross-sectional study used an ecological model to investigate community (the physical environment), interpersonal (partner support, attitudinal familism), and intrapersonal (age, health conditions, acculturation, employment, and body mass index) factors associated with PA among 112 MAW. Community-based participatory research recommendations guided the preparatory phase of the study and the face-to-face interviews. Frequencies and descriptive statistics were computed. Multivariable linear regression analyses were used to examine associations between study variables. Results: Moderate to high PA levels were found based on combined activities performed during leisure time, transportation, household tasks, and occupational duties. Women with greater partner support reported higher PA levels. Although acculturation levels were low among women, those with higher acculturation were found to be more physically active. Conclusions: Future studies should examine strategies to increase partner support and address acculturation within intervention programs to enhance overall PA among MAW.

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A Comparative Analysis of Race and Mattering in Leisure Literature

Rubinstein

Mowatt

2021

Int J Sociol Leis

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Physical Activity Constraints among Latinos

Cited by 6 publications

References 45 publications

The Hombres Saludables Physical Activity Web-Based and Mobile Phone Intervention: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial With Latino Men

The Hombres Saludables Physical Activity Web-Based and Mobile Phone Intervention: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial With Latino Men

Associations of Partner Support and Acculturation With Physical Activity in Mexican American Women

A Comparative Analysis of Race and Mattering in Leisure Literature

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