Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan
Cultural connectedness has been associated with increased self-esteem and mental health among Indigenous Peoples. Physical activity is an important contributor to health, although the importance of culture as a determinant of physical activity for Indigenous Peoples in Canada is unclear. The purpose...
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crcansciencepubl:10.1139/apnm-2019-0793 2024-09-15T18:06:24+00:00 Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan Ironside, Avery Ferguson, Leah J. Katapally, Tarun R. Foulds, Heather J.A. 2020 http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2019-0793 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/full-xml/10.1139/apnm-2019-0793 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/apnm-2019-0793 en eng Canadian Science Publishing http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/page/about/CorporateTextAndDataMining Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism volume 45, issue 9, page 937-947 ISSN 1715-5312 1715-5320 journal-article 2020 crcansciencepubl https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2019-0793 2024-08-01T04:10:00Z Cultural connectedness has been associated with increased self-esteem and mental health among Indigenous Peoples. Physical activity is an important contributor to health, although the importance of culture as a determinant of physical activity for Indigenous Peoples in Canada is unclear. The purpose of this study is to evaluate differences in cultural connectedness between Indigenous adults in Canada achieving high and low physical activity levels. Questionnaires evaluated cultural connectedness and physical activity. Indigenous adults were classified into high and low physical activity groups at the specific group mean and as meeting or not meeting musculoskeletal activity guidelines of twice per week. First Nations and specifically Cree/Nehiyaw First Nations adults who were more physically active reported greater identity, spirituality, traditions, exploration, commitment, affirmation/belonging, and overall cultural connectedness. Cultural connectedness elements of commitment, exploration, identity, affirmation/belonging, traditions, spirituality, and overall cultural connectedness were not different between high and low physical activity Métis adults. Musculoskeletal activity was not associated with any elements of cultural connectedness among any Indigenous identity. Cultural connectedness is a protective factor for physical activity among First Nations and Cree/Nehiyaw First Nations adults, but not among Métis adults in Canada. Novelty Musculoskeletal activity was not associated with cultural connectedness. Cultural connectedness is a protective factor of physical activity for First Nations adults. Moving away from one’s home community was associated with lower cultural connectedness for Indigenous Peoples. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations Canadian Science Publishing Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism 45 9 937 947 |
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Cultural connectedness has been associated with increased self-esteem and mental health among Indigenous Peoples. Physical activity is an important contributor to health, although the importance of culture as a determinant of physical activity for Indigenous Peoples in Canada is unclear. The purpose of this study is to evaluate differences in cultural connectedness between Indigenous adults in Canada achieving high and low physical activity levels. Questionnaires evaluated cultural connectedness and physical activity. Indigenous adults were classified into high and low physical activity groups at the specific group mean and as meeting or not meeting musculoskeletal activity guidelines of twice per week. First Nations and specifically Cree/Nehiyaw First Nations adults who were more physically active reported greater identity, spirituality, traditions, exploration, commitment, affirmation/belonging, and overall cultural connectedness. Cultural connectedness elements of commitment, exploration, identity, affirmation/belonging, traditions, spirituality, and overall cultural connectedness were not different between high and low physical activity Métis adults. Musculoskeletal activity was not associated with any elements of cultural connectedness among any Indigenous identity. Cultural connectedness is a protective factor for physical activity among First Nations and Cree/Nehiyaw First Nations adults, but not among Métis adults in Canada. Novelty Musculoskeletal activity was not associated with cultural connectedness. Cultural connectedness is a protective factor of physical activity for First Nations adults. Moving away from one’s home community was associated with lower cultural connectedness for Indigenous Peoples. |
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Ironside, Avery Ferguson, Leah J. Katapally, Tarun R. Foulds, Heather J.A. Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan |
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Ironside, Avery Ferguson, Leah J. Katapally, Tarun R. Foulds, Heather J.A. |
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Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan |
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Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan |
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Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan |
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Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan |
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Cultural connectedness as a determinant of physical activity among Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan |
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