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Socio-Cultural, Organizational, and Community Level Influences on Physical Activity Levels of Latino Preschool-Age Chi...
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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Socio-Cultural, Organizational, and Community Level Influences on Physical Activity Levels of Latino Preschool-Age Chi...
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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Abstract
Objectives: As more children grow up in families with immigrant parents of Latino origin, there is a need to understand key influences on physical activity behaviors of young Latino children to prevent obesity in this high-risk group. Design: We conducted six focus groups with low-income Latina mothers (N = 33) whose preschool-aged children (2-5 years) were enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in Rhode Island. Data was analyzed using content analysis to identify recurrent themes. Results: Despite understanding the importance of physical activity for overall health, physical activity was not a top priority for the Latino mothers participating in the focus groups. Mothers reported facing numerous barriers to establishing and maintaining healthful physical activity habits for their preschool-aged children and themselves, particularly financial and socio-cultural barriers. Analyses r...
