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Utilitarian and Recreational Walking Among Spanish- and English-Speaking Latino Adults in Micropolitan US Towns.

Utilitarian and Recreational Walking Among Spanish- and English-Speaking Latino Adults in Micropolitan US Towns.

Authors :
Doescher MP
Lee C
Saelens BE
Lee C
Berke EM
Adachi-Mejia AM
Patterson DG
Moudon AV
Source :
Journal of immigrant and minority health [J Immigr Minor Health] 2017 Apr; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 237-245.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Background: Walking among Latinos in US Micropolitan towns may vary by language spoken.<br />Methods: In 2011-2012, we collected telephone survey and built environment (BE) data from adults in six towns located within micropolitan counties from two states with sizable Latino populations. We performed mixed-effects logistic regression modeling to examine relationships between ethnicity-language group [Spanish-speaking Latinos (SSLs); English-speaking Latinos (ESLs); and English-speaking non-Latinos (ENLs)] and utilitarian walking and recreational walking, accounting for socio-demographic, lifestyle and BE characteristics.<br />Results: Low-income SSLs reported higher amounts of utilitarian walking than ENLs (p = 0.007), but utilitarian walking in this group decreased as income increased. SSLs reported lower amounts of recreational walking than ENLs (p = 0.004). ESL-ENL differences were not significant. We identified no statistically significant interactions between ethnicity-language group and BE characteristics.<br />Discussion: Approaches to increase walking in micropolitan towns with sizable SSL populations may need to account for this group's differences in walking behaviors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-1920
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of immigrant and minority health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26993115
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-016-0383-5