title: Physical activity preferences for low-income sedentary urban African American older adults.
abstract: The objective of this study was to determine (a) activity preferences for low-income sedentary urban African American older adults and (b) information needed to deliver a lay physical activity intervention in the community for this population. This descriptive qualitative study used six focus groups. Participants were African American, 55 and older, had low incomes, and had sedentary behavior. Physical activity themes included excitement/emotion for physical activity, group physical activity, and location of physical activity. Themes regarding aspects of being a lay community health worker included beneficial service, uncertainty, logistics concerns, and delivery method preferences. The findings from this study will provide the basis for an intervention for low-income sedentary African American older adults. Preferences for physical activity, concerns about and supports needed for individuals to serve as lay community health workers, various types of training materials, and preferred technology for physical activity participation are identified and discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA. niesmary@isu.edu
authors.forename: Mary A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Nies
authors.forename: Meredith
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Troutman-Jordan
authors.forename: Dominica
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Branche
authors.forename: Trudy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Moore-Harrison
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hohensee
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D044383:Black People; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D011203:Poverty; D057185:Sedentary Behavior; D001741:Black or African American