Exploring the social-ecological factors related to physical activity participation among Black, Asian and minority ethnic immigrants
ISSN: 0965-4283
Article publication date: 13 August 2021
Issue publication date: 28 October 2021
Abstract
Purpose
Despite the health benefits of physical activity (PA), participation rates Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) adults in the United Kingdom (UK) are low in comparison to the general population. This study aimed to explore the social-ecological factors related to PA participation among BAME immigrants.
Design/methodology/approach
Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 12 purposively selected adults from the BAME populace residing in one postcode district of a city in southern England.
Findings
The three main themes that developed from this study demonstrated that the barriers to PA participation among BAME were perceived to exist at intrapersonal, and environmental (social and physical) levels.
Research limitations/implications
Understanding these unique social-ecological factors may assist in intervention development.
Originality/value
Prominent barriers included intrapersonal factors such as deportation fear and cultural beliefs; and environmental factors such as the cost of accessing PA facilities. Length of residency appeared to be related to increased PA.
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Citation
Katito, G. and Davies, E. (2021), "Exploring the social-ecological factors related to physical activity participation among Black, Asian and minority ethnic immigrants", Health Education, Vol. 121 No. 6, pp. 614-631. https://doi.org/10.1108/HE-01-2021-0014
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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