Factors Associated with Use of Recreational Facilities and Physical Activity Among Low-Income Latino Adults

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to identify longitudinal correlates of low-income, urban, Latino adults ’ use of recreational facilities and engagement in physical activity (PA). This secondary data analysis is from a placed-based initiative; the parent study recruited a cohort of parents of kindergarteners from schools in intervention and control communities. Using a self-administered questionnaire , we collected baseline correlates and 1-year follow-up recreational facilities use and PA outcomes. We conducted ordinal logistic regression to assess correlates for recreational facilities use and PA outcomes. Our sample of 273 Latino adults was mostly female and married or living with partners. M eeting PA guidelines at baseline was associated with higher odds of using parks, walking, and moderate- and vigorous-intensity PA. Those who considered PA to be important had higher odds of using trails (adjusted OR = 2.36, 95% CI 1.15–4.84) and of moderate-intensity PA (adjusted OR = 2.68, 95 % CI 1.21–5.91). Reported perception that the neighborhood is very safe to walk was associated with higher odds of using trails (adjusted OR 3.45, 95% CI 1.39–8.53) and parks (adjusted OR 2.92, 95% CI 1.19–7.16). Quality of recreational facilities was directly associated with walking (adjuste d OR = 1.61 95% CI 1.01–2.57). Speaking English was associated with higher odds of engaging in moderate-intensity PA (adjusted OR = 3.28 95% CI 1.70–6.33). Results from this stud...
Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research