Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity Among Low-Income Latina Women at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

The Diabetes Educator
Claire ChangNicola Hawley

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine perceived barriers to physical activity among low-income Latina women who were at risk for type 2 diabetes, as well as the demographic factors that influence these perceived barriers. Methods Recruited in the waiting room of a community health center in a low-income neighborhood (n = 160), Latina women between the ages of 18 and 49 years completed a survey to assess demographic characteristics and perceived barriers to physical inactivity. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariate regression analyses were conducted to identify barriers to physical activity and the associations between demographic factors and perceived barriers. Results The most commonly perceived barriers to physical activity in the study sample were lack of willpower and lack of energy. After adjusting for other characteristics, overweight/obese participants were more likely than women of normal weight to report social influence and fear of injury as important barriers to exercise. In addition, women whose preferred language was Spanish were more likely than women whose preferred language was English to perceive lack of time, and social influence as important barriers. Conclusions The effective ...Continue Reading

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