Association Between Physical Activity and Physical Function in a Marshallese Population with Type 2 Diabetes
Christopher S Walter1, Marie-Rachelle Narcisse2, Holly C Felix3
1Department of Physical Therapy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, AR, USA. cwalter@uams.edu.
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
|October 21, 2023
Summary
Physical activity positively impacts physical function in Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This research highlights the importance of exercise for managing T2D in this population.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Exercise Physiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Physical activity is known to mitigate functional decline in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
- Limited research exists on the physical activity-physical function relationship within Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander adults diagnosed with T2D.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between physical activity levels and physical function in Marshallese adults with T2D.
- To determine if physical activity predicts physical function in this specific demographic, controlling for confounding variables.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a randomized control trial involving 218 Marshallese adults with T2D.
- Participants engaged in a 10-week diabetes self-management education intervention.
- Statistical analyses controlled for time and other relevant covariates to assess the predictive value of physical activity on physical function.
Main Results:
- A significant positive association was observed between levels of physical activity and physical function.
- This relationship remained significant even after adjusting for time and other covariates.
Conclusions:
- Physical activity is a significant predictor of physical function among Marshallese adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Findings enhance understanding of physical activity's role in physical function for minority populations with T2D.
- Further research is recommended to develop culturally tailored physical activity interventions for this group.
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