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Social and Environmental Influences on Physical Activity Levels in Latina Adolescents
Author(s) -
Benes Deborah,
Dowling Jacqueline,
Crawford Sybil,
Hayman Laura L.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
public health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.471
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1525-1446
pISSN - 0737-1209
DOI - 10.1111/phn.12278
Subject(s) - psychology , public health , environmental health , medicine , gerontology , nursing
Objective To examine social and environmental factors that affect moderate to vigorous physical activity ( MVPA ) in mid‐adolescent Hispanic females. Design and Sample Secondary data analysis to examine social and environmental level factors related to MVPA levels in ( n = 897) mid‐adolescent Hispanic females. Measures Data were retrieved from the National Survey of Children's Health (2011/12). Logistic regression was used to estimate associations for factors with MVPA . Results Significant mid‐adolescent predictors were English speaking, OR 1.64 (95% CI , 1.03–2.61); parental attendance of activities, OR 0.50 (95% CI , 0.31–0.81); peer support, OR 2.74 (95% CI , 1.75–4.29); supportive neighborhood, OR 1.52 (95% CI , 1.03–2.32); and safe school environment, OR 1.67 (95% CI , 1.01–2.74). Conclusion Findings highlight the need for the development of age and culturally appropriate interventions to aid the improvement of participation levels in MVPA among the Latina adolescent population. Additionally, findings suggest recommendations for policy and future research.