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Golshani S, Najafpour A, Hashemian SS, Goudarzi N, Shahmari F, Golshani S, Babaei M, Firoozabadi K, Dürsteler KM, Brühl AB, Shakeri J, Brand S, Sadeghi-Bahmani D. When Much Is Too Much-Compared to Light Exercisers, Heavy Exercisers Report More Mental Health Issues and Stress, but Less Sleep Complaints. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:1289. [PMID: 34682969 PMCID: PMC8535876 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9101289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical inactivity has become a global somatic and mental health issue. To counterbalance, promoting regular physical activity appears plausible, above all among adults, where physical inactivity is particularly high. However, some, but sparse, research also indicates that excessive exercising might be associated with unfavorable mental health dimensions. Here, we tested the hypothesis that excessive exercising was associated with more mental health issues. To this end, we assessed mental health issues, stress, mental toughness, and sleep disturbances among heavy and light adult exercisers. METHODS A total of 200 adults (mean age: 35 years; 62% females) took part in the study. Of those, 100 were heavy exercisers (18-22 h/week), and 100 were light exercisers (1-6 h/week). Participants completed questionnaires covering sociodemographic information, mental health issues, perceived stress, mental toughness, and sleep disturbances. RESULTS Compared with light exercisers, heavy exercisers reported higher mental health issues, more stress, but also higher mental toughness scores and less sleep disturbances. Higher age, lower mental toughness scores, heavy exerciser-status, and more sleep disturbances predicted higher mental health complaints. CONCLUSIONS Compared with light exercising, heavy exercising might be associated with more mental health issues. As such, it appears that the association between exercise frequency, intensity, and duration and psychological well-being might be related to an optimum point, but not to a maximum point. In a similar vein, heavily exercising athletes, their coaches, parents, and representatives of sports associations should get sensitized to possible adverse psychological effects of excessive physical activity patterns.
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- Sanobar Golshani
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714869914, Iran; (S.G.); (F.S.); (J.S.)
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714869914, Iran;
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- Department of Psychiatry, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1411718541, Iran;
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714869914, Iran; (S.G.); (F.S.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Cardiology, AJA General Hospital, Kermanshah 6714869914, Iran;
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- School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia 5714783734, Iran; (M.B.); (K.F.)
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- School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia 5714783734, Iran; (M.B.); (K.F.)
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- Psychiatric Clinics, Division of Substance Use Disorders, University of Basel, 4002 Basel, Switzerland;
- Center for Addictive Disorders, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital, University of Zurich, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center for Affective-, Stress- and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), Psychiatric Clinics (UPK), University of Basel, 4002 Basel, Switzerland; (A.B.B.); (D.S.-B.)
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714869914, Iran; (S.G.); (F.S.); (J.S.)
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- Center for Affective-, Stress- and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), Psychiatric Clinics (UPK), University of Basel, 4002 Basel, Switzerland; (A.B.B.); (D.S.-B.)
- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714869914, Iran
- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714869914, Iran
- Department of Sport, Exercise, and Health, Division of Sport Science and Psychosocial Health, University of Basel, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417466191, Iran
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- Center for Affective-, Stress- and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), Psychiatric Clinics (UPK), University of Basel, 4002 Basel, Switzerland; (A.B.B.); (D.S.-B.)
- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6714869914, Iran
- Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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Lim RBT, Wee WK, For WC, Ananthanarayanan JA, Soh YH, Goh LML, Tham DKT, Wong ML. Health education and communication needs among primary care patients with prediabetes in Singapore: A mixed methods approach. Prim Care Diabetes 2020; 14:254-264. [PMID: 31558372 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2019.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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AIMS To assess factors associated with ever receiving prediabetes education, and to explore the health education and communication needs among primary care patients with prediabetes in Singapore. METHODS A mixed methods study, consisting of a cross-sectional survey involving 433 patients with prediabetes aged 21-79, and in-depth interviews (IDIs) with 48. Multivariable regression was used to analyse the survey results, while thematic analysis was used to analyse the IDIs. RESULTS The prevalence of ever receiving prediabetes education was 26.6%. This was positively associated with school education, impaired glucose tolerance, number of co-morbidities, having family or peer with diabetes, having support to reduce diabetes risk, confidence to self-manage prediabetes, and negatively associated with age. A common reason among those not receiving such education was not being referred by doctors. The preferred content of health communication messages were to focus on risk and prevention of diabetes, health and family, and to avoid the term 'prediabetes' in messages. The top 2 preferred education components were healthy eating and physical activity, and the most desired setting was the community centre. CONCLUSIONS More efforts are needed to increase the take-up rate of prediabetes education. Polyclinic healthcare professionals could provide preliminary advice, and subsequently refer patients to community-based programmes or resources.
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- Raymond Boon Tar Lim
- Health Systems & Behavioural Sciences, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore City, Singapore.
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- Health Promotion & Preventive Care, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Health Promotion & Preventive Care, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Health Promotion & Preventive Care, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Clinical Services, National University Polyclinics and National University Health System, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Health Systems & Behavioural Sciences, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Health Systems & Behavioural Sciences, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore City, Singapore
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Lim RBT, Wee WK, For WC, Ananthanarayanan JA, Soh YH, Goh LML, Tham DKT, Wong ML. Correlates, facilitators and barriers of physical activity among primary care patients with prediabetes in Singapore - a mixed methods approach. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:1. [PMID: 31898494 PMCID: PMC6941241 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7969-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 477] [Impact Index Per Article: 119.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary care patients with prediabetes is a priority group in the clinical, organisational and policy contexts. Engaging in regular physical activity is crucial to prevent diabetes for this group. The objectives of the study were to assess factors associated with meeting the recommendation of at least 150 min of moderate/vigorous physical activity weekly, and to explore facilitators and barriers related to the behaviour among primary care patients with prediabetes in Singapore. METHODS This was a mixed methods study, consisting of a cross-sectional survey involving 433 participants from 8 polyclinics, and in-depth interviews with 48 of them. Adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) were obtained by mixed effects Poisson regression model. The socio-ecological model (SEM) was applied, and thematic analysis performed. RESULTS The prevalence of meeting the recommendation was 65.8%. This was positively associated with being male (aPR 1.21, 95%CI 1.09-1.34), living in 4-5 room public housing (aPR 1.19, 95%CI 1.07-1.31), living in executive flat/private housing (aPR 1.26, 95%CI 1.06-1.50), having family members/friends to exercise with (aPR 1.57, 95%CI 1.38-1.78); and negatively associated with a personal history of osteoarthritis (aPR 0.75, 95%CI 0.59-0.96), as well as time spent sitting or reclining daily (aPR 0.96, 95%CI 0.94-0.98). The recurrent themes for not meeting the recommendation included lacking companionship from family members/friends, medical conditions hindering physical activity (particularly osteoarthritis), lacking knowledge/skills to exercise properly, "no time" to exercise and barriers pertaining to exercise facilities in the neighbourhood. The recurrent themes for meeting the recommendation included family/peer influence, health/well-being concerns and education by healthcare professionals. CONCLUSIONS Much more remains to be done to promote physical activity among primary care patients with prediabetes in Singapore. Participants reported facilitators and barriers to physical activity at different levels of the SEM. Apart from the individual and interpersonal levels, practitioners and policy makers need to work together to address the organisational, community and policy barriers to physical activity.
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- Raymond Boon Tar Lim
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Tahir Foundation Building, 12 Science Drive 2, #10-01, Singapore, Singapore city, 117549, Singapore.
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- Health Promotion & Preventive Care, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link, Nexus@one-north, South Tower, #05-10, Singapore, Singapore city, 138543, Singapore
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- Health Promotion & Preventive Care, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link, Nexus@one-north, South Tower, #05-10, Singapore, Singapore city, 138543, Singapore
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- Health Promotion & Preventive Care, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link, Nexus@one-north, South Tower, #05-10, Singapore, Singapore city, 138543, Singapore
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- Health Promotion & Preventive Care, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link, Nexus@one-north, South Tower, #05-10, Singapore, Singapore city, 138543, Singapore
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- Clinical Services, National University Polyclinics and National University Health System, 1 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore, Singapore city, 609606, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Tahir Foundation Building, 12 Science Drive 2, #10-01, Singapore, Singapore city, 117549, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Tahir Foundation Building, 12 Science Drive 2, #10-01, Singapore, Singapore city, 117549, Singapore
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Correlates, Facilitators and Barriers of Healthy Eating Among Primary Care Patients with Prediabetes in Singapore-A Mixed Methods Approach. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11051014. [PMID: 31064063 PMCID: PMC6566398 DOI: 10.3390/nu11051014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Healthy diet remains the primary means to prevent chronic diseases among those with prediabetes. We conducted a mixed methods study, consisting of a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews to assess factors associated with fulfilling the healthy plate recommendation, and to explore reasons for the behaviour among primary care patients with prediabetes in Singapore. The prevalence of meeting the recommendation was 57.3%. This was positively associated with being married and negatively associated with being Malay, frequency of eating out weekly and frequency of deep-fried food consumption weekly. The recurrent themes for not meeting the recommendation included family influence, perception of healthy food being not tasty, lack of skills to prepare or choose healthy food, difficulty in finding healthier options when eating out, and healthy food being costly. The recurrent themes for meeting the recommendation included family influence, self-discipline, fear of disease complications, education by healthcare professionals, mass media influence and health promotion campaigns. Much more remains to be done to promote healthy eating among these patients. There were different levels of facilitators and barriers to healthy eating. Apart from the individual and interpersonal levels, practitioners and policy makers need to work together to address the organisational, community and policy barriers to healthy eating.
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Physical Activity Among Foreign-Born Older Adults in Canada: A Mixed-Method Study Conducted in Five Languages. J Aging Phys Act 2018; 26:396-406. [DOI: 10.1123/japa.2017-0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Foreign-born older adults (FBOAs) are at risk for negative health transitions in Canada. Physical activity (PA) enhances health, yet we know very little about the PA habits of FBOAs in Canada. We conducted a mixed-method study in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, and Hindi, with 49 South Asian and Chinese FBOAs in Vancouver, Canada. In total, 49 participants completed surveys; of these 49, 46 wore accelerometers and 18 completed in-depth interviews. Participants’ mean daily step count was 7,876 (women: 8,172, men: 7,164, Chinese: 8,291, and South Asian: 7,196). The bulk of their time is spent in light and sedentary activities. PA is principally acquired through walking for errands and work performed in and around the home. This study challenges the assumption that FBOAs are less active than their nonimmigrant peers and confirms the key role of “nonexercise” and low activity, rather than moderate to vigorous, in older adults’ PA acquisition.
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Hurree N, Jeewon R. An Analysis of Contributors to Energy Intake Among Middle Aged and Elderly Adults. CURRENT RESEARCH IN NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE JOURNAL 2016. [DOI: 10.12944/crnfsj.4.special-issue-elderly-november.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Adulthood and middle age is widely recognized as the time of life when unhealthy eating habits may develop. Data from various studies have demonstrated that changes in eating habits may also occur during old age. It is essential to acknowledge that a high consumption of certain food groups such as sweetened beverages, meat and eggs may contribute to an increased energy intake. This obviously results in high body mass index (BMI) and consequently an increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and obesity. Energy intake among middle aged and elderly individuals may be influenced by socio demographic factors (for example: age, gender, socio economic status), social factors (for example: marital status), environmental factors like access to food commodities as well as nutrition knowledge and physical activity level. The present review highlights eating habits, contribution of specific food groups to energy intake and the influence of several factors on energy intake among the middle aged and elderly population.
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- Natasha Hurree
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Mauritius
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Choi SE, Kwon I, Chang E, Araiza D, Thorpe CL, Sarkisian CA. Developing a culturally tailored stroke prevention walking programme for Korean immigrant seniors: a focus group study. Int J Older People Nurs 2016; 11:255-265. [PMID: 26778221 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2015] [Accepted: 12/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To gain better understanding of (i) beliefs and knowledge about stroke; (ii) attitudes about walking for stroke prevention; and (iii) barriers and facilitators to walking among Korean seniors for the cultural tailoring of a stroke prevention walking programme. BACKGROUND Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for stroke. Korean immigrant seniors are one of the most sedentary ethnic groups in the United States. DESIGN An explorative study using focus group data. Twenty-nine Korean immigrant seniors (64-90 years of age) who had been told by a doctor at least once that their blood pressure was elevated participated in 3 focus groups. Each focus group consisted of 8-11 participants. METHODS Focus group audiotapes were transcribed and analysed using standard content analysis methods. RESULTS Participants identified physical and psychological imbalances (e.g. too much work and stress) as the primary causes of stroke. Restoring 'balance' was identified as a powerful means of stroke prevention. A subset of participants expressed that prevention may be beyond human control. Overall, participants acknowledged the importance of walking for stroke prevention, but described barriers such as lack of personal motivation and unsafe environment. Many participants believed that providing opportunities for socialisation while walking and combining walking with health information sessions would facilitate participation in and maintenance of a walking programme. CONCLUSIONS Korean immigrant seniors believe strongly that imbalance is a primary cause of stroke. Restoring balance as a way to prevent stroke is culturally special among Koreans and provides a conceptual base in culturally tailoring our stroke prevention walking intervention for Korean immigrant seniors. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE A stroke prevention walking programme for Korean immigrant seniors may have greater impact by addressing beliefs about stroke causes and prevention such as physical and psychological imbalances and the importance of maintaining emotional well-being.
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- Sarah E Choi
- School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Division of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Division of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Division of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Division of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Han BH, Sadarangani T, Wyatt LC, Zanowiak JM, Kwon SC, Trinh-Shevrin C, Lee L, Islam NS. Correlates of Physical Activity Among Middle-Aged and Older Korean Americans at Risk for Diabetes. J Nurs Scholarsh 2015; 48:48-57. [PMID: 26641597 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore correlates of meeting recommended physical activity (PA) goals among middle-aged and older Korean Americans at risk for diabetes mellitus (DM). DESIGN AND METHODS PA patterns and their correlates were assessed among 292 middle-aged and older Korean Americans at risk for DM living in New York City using cross-sectional design of baseline information from a diabetes prevention intervention. PA was assessed by self-report of moderate and vigorous activity, results were stratified by age group (45-64 and 65-75 years), and bivariate analyses compared individuals performing less than sufficient PA and individuals performing sufficient PA. Logistic regression was used to calculate adjusted odds ratios predicting sufficient PA. FINDINGS After adjusting for sex, age group, years lived in the United States, marital status, health insurance, and body mass index (BMI), sufficient PA was associated with male sex, older age, lower BMI, eating vegetables daily, and many PA-specific questions (lack of barriers, confidence, and engagement). When stratified by age group, male sex and eating vegetables daily was no longer significant among Koreans 65 to 75 years of age, and BMI was not significant for either age group. CONCLUSIONS PA interventions targeting this population may be beneficial and should consider the roles of sex, age, physical and social environment, motivation, and self-efficacy. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Clinical providers should understand the unique motivations for PA among Korean Americans and recognize the importance of culturally driven strategies to enable lifestyle changes and support successful aging for diverse populations.
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- Benjamin H Han
- Instructor, NYU School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care, New York, NY, USA
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- Upsilon, Doctoral Candidate, New York University College of Nursing, New York, NY, USA
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- Research Data Manager, NYU School of Medicine's Center for Health Equity, New York, NY, USA
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- Senior Research Coordinator, NYU School of Medicine's Center for Health Equity, New York, NY, USA
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- Assistant Professor, Departments of Population Health and Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Global Institute of Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Associate Professor, Departments of Population Health and Medicine in the NYU University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Executive Director of Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc, New York, NY, USA
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- Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Chen YM, Li YP, Yen ML. Predictors of regular exercise among older residents of long-term care institutions. Int J Nurs Pract 2015; 22:239-46. [PMID: 25964013 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Yuh-Min Chen
- School of Nursing; China Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
- Department of Nursing; China Medical University Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing; Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology; Tainan Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing; Kuang Tien General Hospital; Taichung Taiwan
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Lim KC, Kim JI, Chae YR. Literature Review for the Effects of Physical Activity on Musculoskeletal Outcomes in Community-dwelling Older Adults. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2014; 20:297-308. [PMID: 37684805 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2014.20.4.297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to review the effects of physical activity on musculoskeletal outcomes in older Koreans. METHODS Experimental studies were retrieved from the search engines (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane, RISS, KISS, and KoreaMed). The selected studies for analysis were 27 articles of musculoskeletal outcomes (gait, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, grip strength, endurance, body fat, and weight) from 515 articles. RESULTS The most common type of physical activity was a resistance exercise. There were significant improvements in gait (71.4%), muscle strength (86.7%), flexibility (63.6%), balance (72.2%), grip strength (71.4%), endurance (71.4%), body fat (57.1%), and weight (28.6%). The activity programs that apply over 150 minutes a week showed greater improvement of 69.5% than 65.0% from those did not meet the guidelines totally. CONCLUSION Based on the review, we conclude that regular physical activity in the elderly may improve the musculoskeletal outcomes. To be more effective programs, it is necessary to meet the guidelines of 150 minutes a week or 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activities on 5 days per week for the elderly.
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- Kyung Choon Lim
- College of Nursing, Sungshin Women's University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Sungshin Women's University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Sungshin Women's University, Seoul, Korea
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Dehi M, Aghajari P, Shahshahani M, Takfallah L, Jahangiri L. The effect of stationary walking on the quality of life of the elderly women: a randomized controlled trial. J Caring Sci 2014; 3:103-11. [PMID: 25276753 DOI: 10.5681/jcs.2014.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Aging has a profound effect on all the body organs and quality of life. One of the appropriate interventions is exercises such as walking. Nevertheless, the risk of falling and its complications are lower in stationary walking than walking on ground. Due to the higher life expectancy in women than men, the increasing number of elderly, and the low quality of life of women compared to men, this study aimed to assess the impact of stationary walking on the quality of life of the elderly women. METHODS In this clinical trial, 66 household elderly women covered by health centers of Maragheh were randomly selected and divided into experimental and control groups. Six weeks exercise intervention was conducted. The participants completed the quality of life questionnaire of the elderly, before and after the intervention. SPSS software was used to analyze the data. RESULTS Mean scores of quality of life, in various aspects of the experimental group, before and after intervention, showed significant difference; there was no statistically significant difference in the control group. In addition, there was a significant difference in the mean and standard deviation of different aspects of quality of life in pre- and post-test of experiment and control groups. CONCLUSION Using regular and constant exercise program such as stationary walking can increase the quality of life of the elderly women. It can improve healthy aging and having a healthy life at this age, too. Therefore, it is recommended to have stationary walking program in daily lives of the elderly.
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- Manijeh Dehi
- Departement of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Departement of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Departement of Midwifery, Islamic Azad University, Semnan Branch, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Health, Faculty of Hygiene and Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Choi J, Kushner KE, Mill J, Lai DWL. Health experiences of Korean immigrant women in retirement. Health Care Women Int 2014; 35:1315-36. [PMID: 25186924 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2014.954700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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In this focused ethnographic study, we explored the health experiences of 15 Korean immigrant women after retirement in an urban center in Western Canada. Almost all women began their lives in Canada without adequate personal finances, making their employment essential for supporting their families financially. Most women lived with more than two chronic diseases, attributed to long hours and difficult work conditions. They experienced improved psychological health after retiring, irrespective of positive or negative changes in their physical health. Spiritual faith and exercise were important strategies to maintain and enhance their health and to postpone and manage chronic diseases.
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- Jaeyoung Choi
- a Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
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Chen YM, Li YP. Motivators for physical activity among ambulatory nursing home older residents. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:329397. [PMID: 25054175 PMCID: PMC4098987 DOI: 10.1155/2014/329397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Revised: 06/09/2014] [Accepted: 06/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to explore self-identified motivators for regular physical activity among ambulatory nursing home older residents. A qualitative exploratory design was adopted. Purposive sampling was performed to recruit 18 older residents from two nursing homes in Taiwan. The interview transcripts were analyzed by qualitative content analysis. Five motivators of physical activity emerged from the result of analysis: eagerness for returning home, fear of becoming totally dependent, improving mood state, filling empty time, and previously cultivated habit. Research on physical activity from the perspectives of nursing home older residents has been limited. An empirically grounded understanding from this study could provide clues for promoting and supporting lifelong engagement in physical activity among older residents. The motivators reported in this study should be considered when designing physical activity programs. These motivators can be used to encourage, guide, and provide feedback to support older residents in maintaining physical activity.
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- Yuh-Min Chen
- School of Nursing, China Medical University, No. 91, Hsueh Shih Road, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Life Science, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan 71703, Taiwan
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Yeom HA, Fleury J. A Motivational Physical Activity Intervention for Improving Mobility in Older Korean Americans. West J Nurs Res 2013; 36:713-31. [PMID: 24221953 DOI: 10.1177/0193945913511546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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There has been limited empirical support for interventions designed to promote physical activity targeting mobility in racially diverse older adults. This study aims to examine the effects of a Motivational Physical Activity Intervention (MPAI) on social resource, behavioral change process, physical activity, and mobility variables in sedentary older Korean Americans. A quasi-experimental, repeated-measure, pre- and post-tests design was used. Sixty-four community-dwelling, sedentary older Korean Americans (n = 33 for MPAI group, n = 31 for Attention Control group) participated in the study. There were significant improvements in social resources, including social support from family and friends; behavioral change process variables, including self-efficacy; motivational appraisal; and self-regulation for physical activity. There were significant intervention effects on physical activity, walking endurance, and flexibility. The MPAI is supported as improving mobility and physical activity, as well as increasing motivation for physical activity in older Korean Americans.
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- Hye-A Yeom
- The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA
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Horne M, Skelton DA, Speed S, Todd C. Perceived barriers to initiating and maintaining physical activity among South Asian and White British adults in their 60s living in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2013; 18:626-645. [PMID: 23834070 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2013.814762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the barriers to initiating and maintaining regular physical activity (PA) among UK Indian, Pakistani and White British adults in their 60s. DESIGN An exploratory qualitative approach was utilised using 15 focus groups and 40 in-depth interviews. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants with different experiences of participation or non-participation in PA. RESULTS Misunderstandings about the value of exercise in later life, particularly for those with ongoing healthcare problems, were identified in UK South Asian and White British older adults' accounts of their experience of the barriers to initiating and maintaining regular PA. Both groups and genders said that PA could exacerbate pre-existing health problems and result in physical harm. Although most beliefs were similar to those of the White British, ethnic-specific factors, such as language barriers, religious beliefs and cultural practices could act as additional barriers to undertaking and maintaining PA among UK South Asian older adults. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Understanding the multiple levels of influence on older adults' PA behaviour can provide the basis for developing comprehensive approaches to health promotion initiatives aimed at increasing PA levels. Healthcare providers need to understand the characteristics and specific barriers faced by these groups of older adults; work with older people from these groups to develop culturally appropriate PA programmes and address the misunderstandings and misconceptions about the value of exercise in later-life, particularly in those with ongoing health problems.
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- Maria Horne
- a School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work , The University of Manchester , Manchester , UK
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Orlando MM, Silva MSPD, Lombardi Junior I. The influence of the practice of physical activity on the quality of life, muscle strength, balance, and physical ability in the elderly. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GERIATRIA E GERONTOLOGIA 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s1809-98232013000100012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION: Ageing has become a huge public health challenge due to the need to find solutions for improving quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess quality of life, muscle strength, balance and physical capacity among elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 74 elderly individuals in the city of Santos (state of São Paulo, Brazil), divided into two groups: practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the classification of the participants. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The Berg scale was used for the analysis of balance. Dynamometry was used for the muscle strength test. The six-minute walk test was used for the assessment of physical capacity. RESULTS: Significant differences were found between elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity regarding quality of life (p = 0.001), muscle strength (p = 0.001), balance (p = 0.001) and physical capacity (p = 0.001). The data also showed that aspects of quality of life were strongly correlated with physical capacity among the non-practitioners of physical activity (r = 0.741). CONCLUSION: Elderly individuals in the city of Santos (Brazil) who practice physical activity have better quality of life, muscle strength, physical capacity and balance in comparison to those who do not practice physical activity.
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Paxton RJ, Phillips KL, Jones LA, Chang S, Taylor WC, Courneya KS, Pierce JP. Associations among physical activity, body mass index, and health-related quality of life by race/ethnicity in a diverse sample of breast cancer survivors. Cancer 2012; 118:4024-31. [PMID: 22252966 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.27389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2011] [Revised: 10/10/2011] [Accepted: 11/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health-related quality of life (HRQOL), body mass index (BMI), and physical activity (PA) levels have all been associated with prognosis following breast cancer and may explain partially the higher mortality for breast cancer in certain racial/ethnic subgroups. In this study, associations between PA, BMI, and HRQOL by race were examined in a sample of breast cancer survivors. METHODS Measures of PA, BMI, and HRQOL as well as demographic and medical characteristics of women (N = 3013, 13% nonwhite) who participated in the Women's Healthy Eating and Living Study were assessed at baseline. Analysis of covariance was used to examine the relationship between PA and obesity with HRQOL outcomes. Statistical tests were 2-sided. RESULTS African American women were less likely to meet guidelines for PA and more likely to be obese than women from other ethnic groups (P < .05). In adjusted models, women who met guidelines for PA reported significantly higher physical health composite (point differences ranged from 10.5 to 21.2 points, all P < .05) and vitality (point differences ranged from 9.9 to 16.5 points, all P < .05) scores than those who did not, regardless of race/ethnicity. Associations between obesity and HRQOL were mixed with fewer associations for Asian American and African American women and stronger associations for whites. CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer survivors from racially and ethnically diverse populations have lower levels of PA and higher rates of obesity that are generally associated with poorer HRQOL. Culturally sensitive PA and weight loss interventions may improve these lifestyle characteristics and result in improved HRQOL.
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- Raheem J Paxton
- The Dorothy I. Height Center for Health Equity and Evaluation Research, University of Houston and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
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Tse MMY, Wan VTC, Ho SSK. Physical exercise: does it help in relieving pain and increasing mobility among older adults with chronic pain? J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:635-44. [PMID: 21320192 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03548.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To provide a physical exercise programme for older adults living in nursing homes. BACKGROUND Pain is common among older persons and for those already in long-term care and having difficulty in coping with pain will be at risk of further reducing their optimal independent function. DESIGN A quasi-experimental single group pretest-posttest design. METHOD Older persons from a nursing home were invited to join an eight-week physical exercise programme. Each session lasted an hour and sessions were conducted once a week by physiotherapist and nurses. Physical exercise programme consisted of stretching, strengthening, balancing, towel dancing and self-administered massage to various acupressure points. On completion of each session, older persons were given a pamphlet with pictures to illustrate the exercise of the day and they were encouraged to practise these exercises by themselves. Outcome measures including pain intensity, range of movement, activities of daily living and mobility were collected before and after the physical exercise programme. RESULTS There were 75 older adult participants (57 female and 18 male, mean age 85.14 SD 5.30). Seventy-three percent (n = 55) of them had pain in the previous three months and were referred as pain group, while 25% (n = 20) were no pain group. Pain scores of 4.89 (on a 10-point scale) indicated medium pain intensity before the intervention for the pain group; the location of pain was mainly in the knee, back and shoulder. On completion of the physical exercise programme, there was a significant decrease in pain intensity to 2.89 (SD 2.14) (p < 0.01). There was a significant increase in range of movement in the neck, shoulder, back, hip and knee rotation, flex and abduction (p < 0.01). Mobility level was significantly increased post intervention, yet activities of daily living remained unchanged. CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrated the effectiveness of a physical exercise programme in relieving pain and enhancing functional mobility for older persons. Relevance to clinical practice. It is important to educate older persons, especially those living in nursing homes, on the importance of engaging in regular physical exercise and maintaining mobility.
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- Mimi M Y Tse
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Oliveira ACD, Oliveira NMD, Arantes PMM, Alencar MA. Qualidade de vida em idosos que praticam atividade física - uma revisão sistemática. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GERIATRIA E GERONTOLOGIA 2010. [DOI: 10.1590/s1809-98232010000200014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJETIVO: Realizar uma revisão sistematizada da literatura sobre o impacto da prática regular de atividade física na qualidade de vida dos idosos. MÉTODO: Revisão sistemática de estudos publicados até setembro de 2008, nas bases de dados Medline, LILACS e SciELO. Foram excluídos os estudos que possuíam delineamento transversal ou que eram relatos de casos, que avaliavam a qualidade de vida associada a alguma doença específica e aqueles nos quais havia presença de outra intervenção concomitante. RESULTADOS: De acordo com os critérios de inclusão, dos 391 artigos encontrados, apenas três fizeram parte da análise. Foram identificados três tipos de intervenções: 1) exercícios de aquecimento, treino aeróbico, fortalecimento muscular, coordenação e resfriamento; 2) exercícios de fortalecimento muscular, treino funcional; 3) exercícios na água. Os resultados desses estudos sugerem que a qualidade de vida aumenta com a prática de atividade física (intervenções 1 e 3), principalmente se for realizada duas vezes por semana ao invés de somente uma vez. Os benefícios do treino de resistência muscular na qualidade de vida foram limitados e não foi encontrado benefício do treinamento funcional neste desfecho. CONCLUSÃO: O número limitado de artigos encontrados, apenas um único estudo para cada tipo de intervenção, limita as conclusões desta revisão a respeito da eficácia dessas intervenções. Assim, conclui-se que há evidência limitada a respeito dos benefícios da prática de atividade física na qualidade de vida de idosos vivendo na comunidade. Sugere-se que mais estudos longitudinais sejam realizados para que as conclusões a respeito da eficácia destas intervenções sejam mais robustas.
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Sin MK, Choe MA, Kim J, Chae YR, Jeon MY, Vezeau T. Comparison of body composition, handgrip strength, functional capacity, and physical activity in elderly Koreans and Korean immigrants. Res Gerontol Nurs 2010; 2:20-9. [PMID: 20077990 DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20090101-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Immigration to a foreign country has a significant impact on a person's health status and health management behavior. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine body composition (body mass index and muscle area of the mid-upper arm and mid-calf), handgrip strength, functional capacity, and physical activity in elderly Koreans and Korean immigrants. In this cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of 87 elderly Korean immigrants and 294 elderly Koreans were recruited from senior centers and senior apartments in the United States and Korea. Compared with elderly Koreans, elderly Korean immigrants had higher mid-calf muscle area (p = 0.06), handgrip strength (p = 0.01), and functional capacity (p = 0.01) and less physical activity (p < 0.01). Older men were more physically active and had more muscle areas, greater handgrip strength, and better functional capacity than older women, whereas older women had higher BMI scores than older men. This study provides motives for the development of health promotion intervention studies (e.g., culturally relevant exercise programs incorporating strength training). Future studies could identify culturally relevant strategies to promote physical activity in elderly Korean immigrants and especially elderly Korean women in both groups.
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- Mo-Kyung Sin
- College of Nursing, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington 98122-1090, USA.
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Chen YM. Perceived barriers to physical activity among older adults residing in long-term care institutions. J Clin Nurs 2010; 19:432-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02990.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Radut DS, Kim YJ, Min BN, Cho KJ, Lee JY. South Korean Study in a Public Health -Preventive Medicine and Sports Environment-. J Prev Med Public Health 2009; 42:209-14. [DOI: 10.3961/jpmph.2009.42.4.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Dan Silviu Radut
- College of Physical Education, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- College of Physical Education, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- College of Physical Education, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- College of Physical Education, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- College of Physical Education, The University of Suwon, Hwaseong, South Korea
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