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Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study

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  • Ruthmarie Hernández-Torres

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Edgar Alaniz-Cantu

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Maria Valeria Bautista Rojas

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Daimarelys Lara

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Sarah Merritt

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Elisa DeJesus

    (Health Literacy & Language Services, Ibero-American Action League, Inc., Rochester, NY 14605, USA)

  • Michelle Lee D’Abundo

    (Department of Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Administration, Seton Hall University, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA)

  • Scott McIntosh

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Deborah J. Ossip

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Daniel Fuller

    (School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7, Canada)

  • M. Patricia Rivera

    (Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Ana Paula Cupertino

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
    Department of Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

  • Francisco Cartujano-Barrera

    (Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA)

Abstract

Smoking and sedentary lifestyle frequently co-occur among Latinos. Evidence suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may enhance smoking cessation rates. However, this synergistic phenomenon has not been studied among Latinos, the largest minority group in the United States. This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews in English or Spanish with Latino adults who smoke (n = 20) to understand their perspectives on physical activity. Participants were recruited using community-based recruitment strategies. The Health Belief Model was used as a framework for qualitative theoretical analysis. Multiple perceived benefits (e.g., mood management, strategy to quit smoking), susceptibility (e.g., risk of cardiovascular diseases, physical impairment), and barriers (e.g., lack of social support, low financial resources) of being physically active were identified. Moreover, multiple cues to action to do physical activity (e.g., being a role model, spending time with family and friends) were identified. These factors provide concrete operational strategies to address smoking cessation and physical activity among Latinos. Further research is needed on how best to integrate these perspectives into smoking cessation interventions.

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  • Ruthmarie Hernández-Torres & Edgar Alaniz-Cantu & Maria Valeria Bautista Rojas & Daimarelys Lara & Sarah Merritt & Elisa DeJesus & Michelle Lee D’Abundo & Scott McIntosh & Deborah J. Ossip & Daniel Fu, 2023. "Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-15, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:4:p:3128-:d:1064621
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    1. Evelyn Arana-Chicas & Francisco Cartujano-Barrera & Chinwe Ogedegbe & Edward F. Ellerbeck & Lisa Sanderson Cox & Kristi D. Graves & Francisco J. Diaz & Delwyn Catley & Ana Paula Cupertino, 2021. "Feasibility and Effectiveness of Recruiting Latinos in Decídetexto —A Smoking Cessation Clinical Trial from an Emergency Department Patient Registry," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(20), pages 1-11, October.
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