Cultural influences on exercise participation and fall prevention: a systematic review and narrative synthesis

H Jang, L Clemson, M Lovarini, K Willis… - Disability and …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: We aim to provide a systematic review of qualitative research evidence relevant to
the experiences and perceptions of program providers and participants from culturally and …

Physical activity amongst culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia: a scoping review

Q Wang, MM Dowsey, R Woodward-Kron… - Ethnicity & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Australia's overseas-born population continues to grow. This population is
disproportionately affected by chronic, non-communicable diseases. Physical activity is the …

Physical activity preferences of older home care clients

E Burton, G Lewin, D Boldy - International Journal of Older …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Background Physical activity contributes to an older person's health and well‐being by
maintaining strength, balance and mobility, all of which are important for older people who …

Understanding the neighbourhood environment and the health and wellbeing of older Chinese immigrants: A systematic literature review

S Gao, K Dupre, C Bosman - Ageing & Society, 2021 - cambridge.org
Neighbourhood environment has a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of older
people. In recent years, the increase in older Chinese immigrants globally has attracted a …

Socio-cultural influences on the transmission of HIV among gay men in rural China

FK Koo, EPF Chow, L Gao, X Fu, J Jing… - Culture, Health & …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Bisexual behaviours are relatively common among men who have sex with men in China.
This pilot study aims to reveal the complex processes through which such men manage their …

Physical activity among foreign-born older adults in Canada: A mixed-method study conducted in five languages

CE Tong, JS Gould, HA McKay - Journal of Aging and …, 2018 - journals.humankinetics.com
Foreign-born older adults (FBOAs) are at risk for negative health transitions in Canada.
Physical activity (PA) enhances health, yet we know very little about the PA habits of FBOAs …

Investigating the perceptions of the socio-spatial context of walkability among immigrant older adults: A literature review and a pilot study on Iranian and Canadian …

F Rikhtehgaran - 2023 - summit.sfu.ca
Walking is recognized as the simplest form of mobility and the most popular type of physical
activity (PA) among older adults that has the potential to improve their physical and mental …

The six categories of participation in physical activity among older Chinese Australians

FK Koo - The Journal of Aging and Social Change, 2012 - search.proquest.com
Physical inactivity is a major health issue for Australia, with almost half the population being
insufficiently active for a healthy lifestyle. This study explores the attitudes towards and …

The paradox of ageing beautifully: the lived experiences of ageing and body work among older Korean and Chinese migrants living in Australia

S Zhu - 2023 - research-repository.uwa.edu.au
This thesis adopts an embodied perspective to approach the individual ageing body as a
biosocial entity. Human experiences are grounded in and through individual bodies. Thus …

Barriers and facilitators to providing pulmonary rehabilitation to individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

E Havyatt - 2022 - figshare.mq.edu.au
Pulmonary rehabilitation is effective in improving health outcomes in individuals with
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), as well as many other chronic respiratory …