| Physician Communication and Physical Activity Among Latinas. | |
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PMID: 22975880 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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BACKGROUND. Research suggests that individuals who talk with their physicians about lifestyle behaviors are more physically active. Research on this topic is limited in the U.S. Latino population. This study examines doctor-patient communication from the perspective of enrollees in a physical activity intervention. METHODS. Three hundred and eighty-seven Latinos were surveyed at program enrollment. Analysis examined the extent to which physician communication about healthy lifestyles and weight was associated with self-reported physical activity, including leisure time (LTPA), transportation (TPA), and occupational (OPA) PA. Physician communication included asking, advising, and assisting. RESULTS. Most of the respondents reported no LTPA (46%) and no TPA (60%). The percent reporting no occupational activity, which included housework if a homemaker, was lower at 36%. Greater physician assistance was associated with a greater likelihood of doing any LTPA (p<.05). A similar trend was observed for TPA (p<.10). CONCLUSIONS. Latinos who reported physician assistance to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors reported more LTPA. Providers who assist their patients in obtaining resources to support physical activity have the potential to increase levels of physical activity. |
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Maura Reilly; Guadalupe Ayala; John P Elder; Kevin Patrick |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-9-12 |
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Title: Journal of physical activity & health Volume: - ISSN: 1543-5474 ISO Abbreviation: J Phys Act Health Publication Date: 2012 Sep |
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Created Date: 2012-9-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101189457 Medline TA: J Phys Act Health Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Dept. of Public Health Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA. |
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