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Using a reasoned action approach to identify determinants of organized exercise among Hispanics: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Research on Hispanics' activity preferences suggest that they prefer engaging in group-oriented physical activities, such as organized exercise. Yet, little is known about pathways to participation in organized exercise among Hispanics. This study used a reasoned action approach (RAA) framework to explore beliefs and determinants of organized exercise among Hispanics. Specifically, we examined the impact of participants' intentions on reported organized exercise behavior, and the relation between intentions and attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and self-efficacy. METHODS:Our mixed-methods study was part of a larger pre-post design intervention study. Participants completed an interview containing open- and closed-ended questions to identify salient beliefs and practices about attending organized exercise activities. We conducted two separate regression models to assess the effects of intentions on behavior (n =?330) and the associations of RAA constructs on intentions (n =?101), both adjusting for demographics. Qualitative analysis of a sub-sample (n =?105) of responses to open-ended questions identified salient beliefs related to organized exercise attendance. RESULTS:Our results showed that intentions predicted behavior at follow up (IRR?=?2.03, p?

SUBMITTER: Arevalo M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6714086 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

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Using a reasoned action approach to identify determinants of organized exercise among Hispanics: a mixed-methods study.

Arevalo Mariana M Brown Louis D LD

BMC public health 20190828 1

<h4>Background</h4>Research on Hispanics' activity preferences suggest that they prefer engaging in group-oriented physical activities, such as organized exercise. Yet, little is known about pathways to participation in organized exercise among Hispanics. This study used a reasoned action approach (RAA) framework to explore beliefs and determinants of organized exercise among Hispanics. Specifically, we examined the impact of participants' intentions on reported organized exercise behavior, and ...[more]

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