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Journal article
Physical Activity: Exploring Views of Older Russian-Speaking Slavic Immigrants
Nursing Research and Practice, Vol.2011(2011), pp.1-5
2011
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/105656
PMCID: PMC3202106
PMID: 22135733
Abstract
Many of the 1.3 million Russian-speaking immigrants in the US have chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and depression. They engage in physical activity less often than other groups, and little is known about their views of physical activity. This qualitative study explored physical activity attitudes, beliefs, motivators, and barriers among older Russian-speaking immigrants. In four focus group interviews, 23 participants discussed physical activity. “Movement is life” was a theme throughout all interviews. Walking was the most frequently mentioned activity. Increased energy and decreased pain were described as health benefits. Motivators for physical activity were maintaining function, improved health, and the support of God and family. Barriers included poor health and environmental safety concerns. Participants suggested community walking groups and church-supported programs as useful methods to promote physical activity. Future research includes developing culturally appropriate interventions that utilize physical activity to prevent and manage chronic illness with ethnic minority older adults.
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- Title
- Physical Activity: Exploring Views of Older Russian-Speaking Slavic Immigrants
- Creators
- Janet Purath - College of Nursing, Washington State University, P.O. Box 1495, Spokane, WA 99210, USACatherine Van Son - College of Nursing, Washington State University, P.O. Box 1495, Spokane, WA 99210, USACynthia F Corbett - College of Nursing, Washington State University, P.O. Box 1495, Spokane, WA 99210, USA
- Publication Details
- Nursing Research and Practice, Vol.2011(2011), pp.1-5
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing
- Publisher
- Hindawi Publishing Corporation
- Identifiers
- 99900546871201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article