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José Rafael González-López1, María de Los Ángeles Rodríguez-Gázquez, María de Las Mercedes Lomas-Campos
1José Rafael González-López, PhD, MS, RN, is Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Nursing Department, University of Seville, Spain. María de los Ángeles Rodríguez-Gázquez, PhD, MS, RN, is Associate Professor, Nursing Faculty, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia. María de las Mercedes Lomas-Campos, PhD, MD, is Full Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Nursing Department, University of Seville, Spain.
Background:
Self-rated health status of the Latin American immigrant population in Spain varies by gender, education and doing physical exercise. Physical activity patterns have not been described.
Objective:
The aims are to describe self-reported physical activity in adult Latin American immigrants living in Seville (Spain) and explore relationships of physical activity with sociodemographic and health-related variables.
Method:
A representative sample of 190 immigrants between the ages of 25 and 44 years who live in Seville responded to the Centers for Disease Control's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (Spanish-language version) from May 2010 through May 2011.
Results:
Physical activity (PA) was practiced by 66.8% during leisure time, 49.2% had a normal weight, and 20.5% were on a diet. The practice of PA was higher in women who had a normal weight, a good state of health and a higher education. Older age was associated with exercising during free time.
Discussion:
Population-specific strategies are needed to improve the practice of PA among Latin American immigrants in Spain. Research focused on other emerging immigrant groups is needed.
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