Attitudes and beliefs to the uptake and maintenance of physical activity among community-dwelling South Asians aged 60-70 years: a qualitative study

Maria Horne; Dawn Skelton; Shaun Speed; Chris Todd

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2012.02.002

Attitudes and beliefs to the uptake and maintenance of physical activity among community-dwelling South Asians aged 60-70 years: a qualitative study

Maria Horne, Dawn Skelton, Shaun Speed, Chris Todd

Physiotherapy

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify the attitudes and beliefs associated with the uptake and adherence of physical activity among community-dwelling South Asians aged 60-70 years. Focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted to explore motivational factors associated with initiating and maintaining physical activity. Data analysis followed the framework approach.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	417-423
Number of pages	7
Journal	Public Health
Volume	126
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2012.02.002
Publication status	Published - May 2012

Keywords

South Asians
older adults
physical activity

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Horne, M., Skelton, D., Speed, S., & Todd, C. (2012). Attitudes and beliefs to the uptake and maintenance of physical activity among community-dwelling South Asians aged 60-70 years: a qualitative study. Public Health, 126(5), 417-423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2012.02.002

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