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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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 417-423 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Public Health |
| Volume | 126 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| Publication status | Published - May 2012 |
Keywords
- South Asians
- older adults
- physical activity
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The influence of primary health care professionals in encouraging exercise and physical activity uptake among White and South Asian older adults: experiences of young older adults
Horne, M., Skelton, D., Speed, S. & Todd, C., 1 Jan 2010, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 78, 1, p. 97-103 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What do community-dwelling Caucasian and South Asian 60–70 year olds think about exercise for fall prevention?
Horne, M., Speed, S., Skelton, D. & Todd, C., 1 Jan 2009, In: Age and Ageing. 38, 1, p. 68-73 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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