Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify perceptions and barriers to physical activity in childhood and adulthood among Latina adults. Methods: We conducted 3 focus groups, 2 dyadic interviews, and an individual interview using semi-structured interview guides with 23 Latina women aged 21-35. A thematic analysis approach employing inductive and deduc-tive coding was utilized to code, categorize, and summarize data into themes. Results: The themes that emerged focused on: (1) physical activity is enjoyable; (2) family influenced physical activity; (3) different lifestyle in the US influenced physical activity; (4) physical activity is important for health; and (5) responsibilities (eg, work, caregiving) as barriers to physical activity in adulthood. Conclusions: Perceptions and barriers to physical activity experienced in both childhood and adulthood should be considered in the promotion of physical activity among Latinas.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 294-304 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Health Behavior and Policy Review |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2021 |
Keywords
- Exercise
- Focus group research
- Hispanic/latina health
- Physical activity
- Qualitative research
- Women’s health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Policy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Health(social science)