Browsing by Author "Desai, Shreya"
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Item Neighborhood Social Cohesion Partially Mediates the Association Between Seeing People Walk and Leisure-time Walking in Latino Adults(2018-10-18) Desai, ShreyaSeeing others exercise is associated with higher leisure-time (LT) physical activity. However, studies have yet to examine the role of neighborhood social cohesion in the relationship between seeing people walk and LT walking among Latino adults. Therefore, we examined whether neighborhood social cohesion mediates the association between the frequency of seeing people walk within sight of home and walking among Latino adults. We used cross-sectional 2015 National Health Interview Survey data on Latino participants aged 18+ years (n=4,669). Logistic regression models were used to estimate the association between seeing people walk within sight of home and walking level (high and medium versus low). Models were adjusted for age, sex, education, and acculturation proxies (based on nativity, years living in the US). Indirect effects were assessed using bootstrap methods outlined by Preacher and Hayes, to quantify the extent to which neighborhood social cohesion mediates the association of seeing people walk with LT walking. There was a significant total effect b=0.222, CI [0.16, 0.28]; and direct effect b=0.219, CI [0.16,0.28] of seeing people walk on walking engagement. There was a significant indirect effect of seeing people walk on LT walking through neighborhood social cohesion b= 0.005, CI [0.001, 0.01]. Neighborhood social cohesion partially mediated the relationship of seeing people walk and LT walking. Our findings highlight the role of neighborhood social cohesion in walking among Latino adults, and the importance of continuing to promote walkable neighborhoods.Item The Association of Perceived Cancer Risk with Aerobic Physical Activity in US Adults(2018-10-18) Asadifar, Keana; Desai, Shreya; Memon, UmaimaLimited research has examined the relationship between perceived risk of cancer (breast and colorectal cancer) and meeting the aerobic PA guideline. This study will examine the association between perceived cancer risk and meeting the current aerobic PA guideline. We used 2015 National Health Interview Study data on adult participants aged ≥18 years (N=32,489). Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate the likelihood of engaging in some activity and meeting the aerobic guideline vs. none. Women who perceive themselves at higher than average, and average risk for breast cancer are significantly less likely to meet the guideline, relative to no activity (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.76-0.97; OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.65-0.91, respectively). Individuals who perceive themselves at higher than average risk for colorectal cancer are more likely to engage in some activity and meet the guideline (OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.01-1.48; OR 1.60, 95% CI 1.37-1.86, respectively). Those who perceive themselves at average risk for colorectal cancer are more likely to meet the guideline (OR 1.25, 95% CI 1.07-1.47). Health programs should continue to increase awareness about the benefits of PA in cancer risk reduction.Item Work-related Exertion and Standing/Walking are Associated with Leisure-time Physical Activity in Latinos(2020-09-29) Desai, ShreyaPURPOSE: To examine associations between frequency of work-related exertion and standing/walking with LTPA among Latino adults. This project was completed with contributions from Tailisha Gonzalez from City University of New York, Sandra Echeverria from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and Elizabeth Vasquez from University at Albany.