OBJECTIVES: To identify the attitudes and beliefs associated with the uptake and
adherence of physical activity among community-dwelling South Asians aged 60–70 years …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to synthesise views and experiences of South
Asian (SA) older adults in relation to exercise and physical activity (PA). It was anticipated …

OBJECTIVE: To explore the influence of primary health care professionals in increasing
exercise and physical activity among 60–70-year-old White and South Asian community …

Background People of South Asian backgrounds living in the UK have a five-fold increased
risk of diabetes and a two-fold increased risk of heart disease when compared to the general …

The purpose of this study was to identify facilitators and barriers associated with physical
activity participation among retired Chinese adults in Hong Kong. This study adopts an …

Despite its well-known health benefits, most older adults do not commit to undertaking
sufficient physical activity (PA). In this study we aimed to examine the perceived benefits of …

This paper investigates the motives for (Study 1) and barriers to (Study 2) participation in
physical activity by older Asian Indian immigrants to the United States. In Study 1, 100 older …

Key Messages 1. Studies suggest that regular physical activity and exercise offer a
significant opportunity to enhance years of active independent life for older individuals …

Background Encouraging the uptake of physical activity among a culturally diverse elderly
population presents a challenge for health‐care providers across the world. Little is known …

In this study, a questionnaire translated from a national survey on physical activity of 2,002
US adults (Morrow, Jackson. Bazzarre. Milne, & Blair, 1999) was adopted to survey a …