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Multilevel perspectives on diffusing a physical activity promotion program to reach diverse older adults.

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Stewart, AL; Grossman, M; Bera, N; Gillis, DE; Sperber, N; Castrillo, M; Pruitt, L; McClellan, B; Milk, M; Clayton, K; Cassady, D
Published in: J Aging Phys Act
July 2006

Diffusing research-based physical activity programs in underserved communities could improve the health of ethnically diverse populations. We utilized a multilevel, community-based approach to determine attitudes, resources, needs, and barriers to physical activity and the potential diffusion of a physical activity promotion program to reach minority and lower-income older adults. Formative research using focus groups and individual interviews elicited feedback from multiple community sectors: community members, task force and coalition members, administrators, service implementers, health care providers, and physical activity instructors. Using qualitative data analysis, 47 transcripts (N = 197) were analyzed. Most sectors identified needs for culturally diverse resources, promotion of existing resources, demonstration of future cost savings, and culturally tailored, proactive outreach. The program was viewed favorably, especially if integrated into existing resources. Linking sectors to connect resources and expertise was considered essential. Complexities of such large-scale collaborations were identified. These results may guide communities interested in diffusing health promotion interventions.

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J Aging Phys Act

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ISSN

1063-8652

Publication Date

July 2006

Volume

14

Issue

3

Start / End Page

270 / 287

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • San Francisco
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Needs Assessment
  • Minority Groups
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Health Resources
  • Health Promotion
 

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Stewart, A. L., Grossman, M., Bera, N., Gillis, D. E., Sperber, N., Castrillo, M., … Cassady, D. (2006). Multilevel perspectives on diffusing a physical activity promotion program to reach diverse older adults. J Aging Phys Act, 14(3), 270–287. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.14.3.270
Stewart, Anita L., Melanie Grossman, Nathalie Bera, Dawn E. Gillis, Nina Sperber, Martha Castrillo, Leslie Pruitt, et al. “Multilevel perspectives on diffusing a physical activity promotion program to reach diverse older adults.J Aging Phys Act 14, no. 3 (July 2006): 270–87. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.14.3.270.
Stewart AL, Grossman M, Bera N, Gillis DE, Sperber N, Castrillo M, et al. Multilevel perspectives on diffusing a physical activity promotion program to reach diverse older adults. J Aging Phys Act. 2006 Jul;14(3):270–87.
Stewart, Anita L., et al. “Multilevel perspectives on diffusing a physical activity promotion program to reach diverse older adults.J Aging Phys Act, vol. 14, no. 3, July 2006, pp. 270–87. Pubmed, doi:10.1123/japa.14.3.270.
Stewart AL, Grossman M, Bera N, Gillis DE, Sperber N, Castrillo M, Pruitt L, McClellan B, Milk M, Clayton K, Cassady D. Multilevel perspectives on diffusing a physical activity promotion program to reach diverse older adults. J Aging Phys Act. 2006 Jul;14(3):270–287.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Aging Phys Act

DOI

ISSN

1063-8652

Publication Date

July 2006

Volume

14

Issue

3

Start / End Page

270 / 287

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • San Francisco
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Needs Assessment
  • Minority Groups
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Health Resources
  • Health Promotion