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Published on: March 7, 2019
Cultural influences on choosing to move more and sit less
Rıdvan Aktan1, Grenita Hall2, Cemal Ozemek2
1Department of Physiotherapy, Izmir University of Economics, Balcova, Izmir, Turkey.
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Low levels of physical activity (PA) and prolonged periods of sedentary time significantly increase the risk of developing non-communicable diseases. Individuals who minimally increase their PA levels can experience significant reductions in risk of morbidity and mortality. Despite regular public messaging cycles and PA promotional campaigns highlighting these observations, the number of individuals meeting the PA recommendations has been underwhelming and stagnant for decades. Numerous studies have identified prominent barriers to becoming and staying physically active, in addition to a person's or people's cultural beliefs. Yet exercise professionals and other allied healthcare professionals may not consider one's cultural experiences when promoting PA. Recognizing the impact of culture on PA, whether it is positive or negative, can facilitate culturally sensitive discussions with individuals or groups and customizing PA recommendations in a way that facilitates its adoption. Accordingly, this paper aims to review relevant studies and examples of how culture can influence PA behaviors, as well as provide considerations for exercise professionals and allied healthcare providers to take when promoting PA in diverse populations.
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