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Rural Latino parent and child physical activity patterns: family environment matters

Authors: Benjamin Domogalla, Linda K. Ko, Reo Jones, Wafaa Bin Ali, Edgar Rodriguez, Catherine Duggan, Cynthia K. Perry

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Rural Latino children and adults are less active than urban and non-Latino counterparts. We examined physical activity (PA) patterns of rural Latino children and their parents, and explored parental beliefs about and reported barriers of Latino family physical activity. Latino families in a rural area in eastern Washington state, with children in grades 3–5 were included.

Methods

We used mixed methods. Children (n = 27) and parents (n = 25) wore an accelerometer for 5 days; parents (n = 31) participated in a semi-structured interview and completed a demographic survey. Parent and child activity levels were compared using paired t-tests; interviews were analyzed with qualitative content analysis.

Results

Although 100% children and 46% parents met physical activity guidelines, parents and children spent most of the day in sedentary behaviors. Parent-reported PA barriers included their long work hours, lack of transportation, and their child’s screen-time.

Conclusion

Addressing barriers and reducing sedentary time could increase PA of rural Latino families.

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Title: Rural Latino parent and child physical activity patterns: family environment matters
Authors: Benjamin Domogalla
Linda K. Ko
Reo Jones
Wafaa Bin Ali
Edgar Rodriguez
Catherine Duggan
Cynthia K. Perry
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12085-w

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Rural Latino parent and child physical activity patterns: family environment matters

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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