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Utility of Acculturation in Physical Activity Research in Latina Adults
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Latina adults in the United States have a disproportionately higher prevalence of chronic diseases related to low physical activity levels than non-Hispanic women. Literature indicates that acculturation may be a contributing factor to being physically active, but the extent of this association remains unclear. An integrative review of literature was conducted on studies that examined acculturation as it relates to physical activity in Latinas in the United States. Our review of 33 studies revealed inconsistent measurement and conceptualization of acculturation and physical activity across studies. Findings from this review reinforce the importance and continued use of acculturation by behavioral researchers; however, acculturation, as conceptualized in the studies reviewed, may not have had an influence on health as much as traditions, life patterns, and resources of Latinas.
SAGE Publications
Title: Utility of Acculturation in Physical Activity Research in Latina Adults
Description:
Latina adults in the United States have a disproportionately higher prevalence of chronic diseases related to low physical activity levels than non-Hispanic women.
Literature indicates that acculturation may be a contributing factor to being physically active, but the extent of this association remains unclear.
An integrative review of literature was conducted on studies that examined acculturation as it relates to physical activity in Latinas in the United States.
Our review of 33 studies revealed inconsistent measurement and conceptualization of acculturation and physical activity across studies.
Findings from this review reinforce the importance and continued use of acculturation by behavioral researchers; however, acculturation, as conceptualized in the studies reviewed, may not have had an influence on health as much as traditions, life patterns, and resources of Latinas.
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