ArticleFrontiers in public health2021
Ethnic Differences in Barriers and Enablers to Physical Activity Among Older Adults.
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- Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
- The effectiveness and acceptability of physical activity interventions amongst older adults with lower socioeconomic status: a mixed methods systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of environmental and social facilitators on physical activity among older adults: A population-based study in São Paulo, Brazil.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2026Article
- Unveiling the Digital Phenotype of Physical Activity Behavior in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Using Machine Learning.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Cross-sectional analysis of the association between physical activity and metabolic syndrome in the elderly.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Prevalence of physical activity involvement among older adults in Africa: A scoping review.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2026Review
- How can we encourage engagement in physical activity among older adults in Chinese diasporas? Mixed methods evidence synthesis using the COM-B model.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2025Review
- Exploring the influence of culture on the physical activity routines of elderly individuals with chronic diseases: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Culturally Adapted, Clinician-Led, Bilingual Group Exercise Program for Older Migrant Adults: Single-Arm Pre-Post-Intervention.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Ethnic Differences in Facilitators and Barriers to Lifestyle Management After Childbirth: A Multi-Methods Study Using the TDF and COM-B Model.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Measuring Self-Efficacy for Exercise among Older Adults: Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of a Brief Version of the Self-Efficacy for Exercise (SEE) Scale.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Exploring Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity among Older Adults Living in Low-Population Density Regions: Gender Differences and Associations with Activity Dimensions.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Women's perceptions or experiences of physical activity and exercise interventions to improve bone health: a systematic review.Journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls · 2023Review
- Perspectives of older women in the Netherlands: identifying motivators and barriers for healthy lifestyles and determinants of healthy aging.BMC public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
Despite its well-known health benefits, most older adults do not commit to undertaking sufficient physical activity (PA). In this study we aimed to examine the perceived benefits of and barriers and enablers to PA from the perspectives of older Caucasian and Chinese adults living in Australia. Individual and group interviews with 17 Caucasian (mean age: 72.8 years) and 47 Chinese adults (mean age: 74.0 years) were conducted and analysed using thematic analysis. Overall, participants knew about the benefits of PA on physical health but had inconsistent views on its benefits on mental and cognitive health. Older Caucasian and Chinese adults reported similar barriers (e.g., health issues, costs, bad weather and lack of time) and enablers (e.g., improving health; environmental enablers such as adequate and walkable spaces and good natural environment; peer support; and self-motivation) to PA. In comparison, older Chinese adults reported barriers more often, and reported some unique barriers relating to language and culture issues. The findings contribute to developing targeted PA programs for older Caucasian and Chinese adults.
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