Perceptions, Opinions, Beliefs, and Attitudes About Physical Activity and Exercise in Urban-Community-Residing Older Adults

Background: This research study illustrates the perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes of older adults residing in an urban community as major factors to understanding barriers and motivators in older African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians adults within Washington, DC. Methods: Eight focus...

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Published in:Journal of primary care & community health 2020, Vol.11, p.2150132720924137-2150132720924137
Main Authors: Harrison, Elgloria A., Lord, Lillie Monroe, Asongwed, Elmira, Jackson, Phronie, Johnson-Largent, Tiffany, Jean Baptiste, Anne Marie, Harris, B. Michelle, Jeffery, Tia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Attitudes
Barriers
Community
Dance
Exercise
Motivation
Older people
Original Research
Perceptions
Physical activity
Physical fitness
Policy making
Urban areas
Well being
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Summary:Background: This research study illustrates the perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes of older adults residing in an urban community as major factors to understanding barriers and motivators in older African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians adults within Washington, DC. Methods: Eight focus group sessions conducted with 58 older adults to determine their understanding of physical activity and exercise, as well as of barriers to, motivators for, and benefits of physical activity and exercise. Results: The results showed that dance was the preferred physical activity and exercise, fixed or limited income were the main barriers, and prolonged life, more energy, and a stronger body were the main benefits. Conclusion: The results will assist in recommendations to policy makers on programs for older adults that will increase physical activity and exercise for local citizens. These interventions are more likely to increase older adults’ ability to remain in their communities and improve their overall health and well-being.
ISSN:2150-1327
2150-1319
2150-1327
DOI:10.1177/2150132720924137