Higher Frequency of Seeing People Walk is Associated with Meeting Aerobic Physical Activity Guideline among Latino Adults
| dc.contributor | Murillo, Rosenda | |
| dc.contributor.author | Agrawal, Pooja | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-01-03T17:49:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-01-03T17:49:03Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018-10-18 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Seeing others exercise is associated with increased leisure-time physical activity. However, studies have not examined the relationship between seeing people walk and meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline among Latinos. We examined the association between seeing people walk and aerobic activity recommendations among Latino adults. We used cross-sectional 2015 National Health Interview Survey data on Latino participants aged 18+ years (n=5416). Multinomial logistic regression models were used to estimate the association between seeing people walk within sight of home and meeting the aerobic activity guideline (some activity and met recommendation versus none). In adjusted models, individuals who reported seeing people walk about once a week, every 2-3 days, and every day were significantly more likely to engage in some aerobic activity. Those who reported seeing people walk every 2-3 days, and every day were also more likely to meet the aerobic activity guideline. Among Latinos, seeing people walk within sight of their home is associated with meeting the aerobic activity guideline. The role of seeing people walk in meeting the aerobic activity guideline should be considered in physical activity promotion among Latinos and in the continued importance of walkable neighborhoods. | |
| dc.description.department | Honors College | |
| dc.description.department | Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences, Department of | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10657/3833 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
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| dc.title | Higher Frequency of Seeing People Walk is Associated with Meeting Aerobic Physical Activity Guideline among Latino Adults | |
| dc.type | Poster |