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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.
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Journal of immigrant and minority health [J Immigr Minor Health] 2017 Apr; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 237-245. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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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.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Body Mass Index
Emigrants and Immigrants statistics & numerical data
Female
Humans
Life Style
Male
Middle Aged
Residence Characteristics
Socioeconomic Factors
United States
Environment
Hispanic or Latino statistics & numerical data
Language
Leisure Activities
Walking statistics & numerical data
Subjects
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