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Step-Up: A Cultural Alaska Journey For Students And Staff, Carolee Dodge Francis, Ed.D., Noehealani Bareng-Antolin, Mph, Kira Tran, B.S. Aug 2019

Step-Up: A Cultural Alaska Journey For Students And Staff, Carolee Dodge Francis, Ed.D., Noehealani Bareng-Antolin, Mph, Kira Tran, B.S.

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

This manuscript introduces the abstracts from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Coordinating Center


Exploring The Cultural Perceptions Of Physical Activity Among Transnational Nigerian Immigrants, Kelechi D. Ibe-Lamberts, Daudet Ilunga Tshiswaka, Abi Fapohunda Jan 2019

Exploring The Cultural Perceptions Of Physical Activity Among Transnational Nigerian Immigrants, Kelechi D. Ibe-Lamberts, Daudet Ilunga Tshiswaka, Abi Fapohunda

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Background: Transnational Nigerian Immigrants, as other Transnational African Immigrants, are a subset of African immigrants with the unique ability to sustain multi-national ties. These ties could potentially affect health behavior choices and participation in physical activity. Physical Activity has the potential to improve health and prevent chronic diseases; however, there is a lack of literature regarding physical activity and its determinants within the Transnational African Immigrant population in general. This study investigated the cultural factors that shape Transnational Nigerian Immigrants’ perceptions and attitudes towards physical activity.

Methods: Semi-structured, individual interviews supported by photo-elicitation were conducted on 24 Transnational …