Key result
Sufficient physical activity was associated with lower odds of memory problems and psychological distress among NHPI older adults, of whom only 50% reported sufficient activity.
Why the study?
Physical activity is associated with better health in other racial groups, but limited studies have examined these associations in Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander older adults.
Is sufficient physical activity associated with better memory, psychological health, and self-rated health in Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander older adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=1,045)
Is sufficient physical activity associated with better memory, psychological health, and self-rated health in Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander older adults?
Sufficient physical activity is associated with better cognitive, psychological, and self-rated health in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander older adults.
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May inform activity promotion in NHPI elders; leaves open causality and needs longitudinal confirmation.
Objectives: Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (NHPI) older adults often experience social disadvantages and poor health outcomes. Physical activity has been associated with better health in other racial groups, but limited studies have examined these associations in NHPI older adults. Methods: Using data from the 2014 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Interview Survey ( n = 1,045), logistic regression models examined associations between physical activity and memory/psychological distress/self-rated health. Results: Sufficient levels of physical activity were associated with lower odds of memory problems, serious psychological distress, and poor/fair self-rated health. Unfortunately, only half of the sample reported sufficient physical activity and approximately 30% reported none. Also, 78% of the sample was estimated to be overweight/obese, and 29% had diabetes. Discussion: Culturally-appropriate interventions are recommended to increase physical activity in this population, which could also help reduce high rates of overweight/obesity and diabetes.
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Lee et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Older Adults (n=1,045). Physical activity vs. Insufficient or no physical activity was evaluated on Memory problems, serious psychological distress, and poor/fair self-rated health. Sufficient physical activity was associated with lower odds of memory problems and psychological distress among NHPI older adults, of whom only 50% reported sufficient activity.
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