Acculturation and Adherence to Physical Activity Recommendations Among Chinese American and Non-Hispanic White Breast Cancer Survivors

This study investigated their PA adherence by acculturation level (vs. non-Hispanic White (NHW) survivors). One hundred ninety five Chinese and 202 NHW breast cancer survivors (stage 0–III) responded to a cross-s ectional survey including a self-reported PA questionnaire. PA adherence referred to meeting PA recommendations for cancer survivors. Acculturation among Chinese was defined by proxies of U.S. residency, English proficiency, and interview language. Logistic regression was performed to examine factor s associated with PA adherence. More-acculturated Chinese survivors’ PA adherence rate was 76%. Less-acculturated Chinese survivors’ adherence rate (60%) was significantly lower than that of NHWs (80%) (OR 0.38, 95%CI 0.19, 0.75). Less-acculturated Chinese survivors were also less likely to enga ge in vigorous-intensity PA than NHWs (p <  0.01). Future research on less-acculturated Chinese survivors’ motivation for PA to promote their adherence is needed.
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research