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ArticleInternational journal of behavioral medicine2024

Barriers and Facilitators to Muscle-Strengthening Activity Among Latinas in the U.S.: Results From Formative Research Assessments.

Tanya J Benitez, Eileen Artigas, Britta Larsen, Rodney P Joseph, Dori Pekmezi, Becky Marquez, James W Whitworth, Bess H Marcus

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Article in International journal of behavioral medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Tanya J BenitezDepartment of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. tanya_benitez@brown.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2691-2019
Eileen ArtigasCenter for Health Communication, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Britta LarsenHerbert Wertheim School of Public Health, University of California, San Diego, California, USA.
Rodney P JosephEdson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Dori PekmeziDepartment of Health Behavior, School of Public Health at, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Becky MarquezHerbert Wertheim School of Public Health, University of California, San Diego, California, USA.
James W WhitworthNational Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA.
Bess H MarcusDepartment of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Brown University · USUniversity of California San Diego · USArizona State University · USBoston University · USThe University of Texas at Austin · USUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham · US

Funding

Promoting Physical Activity in Latinas via lnteractive Web-based TechnologyR01CA159954 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI MARCUS, BESS HYA · 2011 to 2022
$7.2M
Impact of Lifestyle on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk Factors in Trauma Exposed Post-9/11 VeteransIK2RX003564 · VA · VA BOSTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM · PI WHITWORTH, JAMES W · 2022 to 2025
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NCI NIH HHS R01 CA159954RRD VA IK2 RX003564
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLatinas are disproportionately affected by low physical activity (PA) levels and related health conditions (e.g., diabetes, obesity). Few Latinas in the U.S. (17%) meet the National PA Guidelines for both aerobic PA and muscle-strengthening activity (MSA), yet, research to date in this population has focused almost exclusively on aerobic PA. Performing regular MSA is linked with numerous health improvements and reduced mortality; thus, may be key to addressing health disparities in this community. This study examined perspectives on engaging in MSA among Latinas enrolled in two aerobic PA RCTs.

methodsBrief quantitative surveys were conducted to assess interest in MSA among Latinas (N = 81), along with 19 follow-up in-depth semi-structured interviews on knowledge, barriers, and facilitators for engaging in regular MSA. Interview transcripts were analyzed by two independent bilingual researchers using a directed content analysis approach.

resultsEighty-one Latinas (18-65 years) completed the survey. Most (91%) expressed interest in learning more about MSA and 60% reported not knowing how to do MSA as a substantial MSA barrier. Interview results indicated Latinas were aware of health benefits of MSA and motivated to engage in MSA but reported barriers (e.g., perception that MSA is for men, a taboo topic, and lack of knowledge on how to do MSA).

conclusionThis study contributes to a critical gap in PA research among Latinas. Findings will inform future culturally appropriate MSA interventions in this at-risk population. Addressing MSA and aerobic PA together in future interventions will provide a more comprehensive approach to reducing PA-related health disparities in Latinas than aerobic PA alone.

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ExerciseResistance TrainingAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMiddle AgedMusclesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultCultural influences of physical activityHispanic womenLatinasMuscle-strengthening activityResistance trainingStrength training

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