Household PA and activity counts from accelerometry data did not demonstrate significant interaction effects. Exploring the interaction revealed the dance group to significantly increase their MVPA, dance PA, leisure PA, and total PA at months 4 and 8. Data were analyzed using multilevel modeling with full information maximum likelihood.Ī series of multilevel models revealed significant time × group interaction effects for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), dance PA, leisure PA, and total PA. To describe self-reported and device-assessed changes in PA as a result of a randomized controlled trial of BAILAMOS, a 4-month Latin dance program with a 4-month maintenance program, versus a health education control group.Īdults, aged 55+, Latino/Hispanic, Spanish speaking, with low PA levels at baseline, and risk for disability were randomized to the dance program (n = 167) or health education condition (n = 166). Dance, popular among Latinos, holds promise as a culturally relevant form of PA.
Although physical activity (PA) has documented health benefits, older Latinos are less likely to engage in leisure time PA than older non-Latino whites. Latinos are the fastest growing minority group of the older adult population. The findings from this study help establish some baseline evidence of the applicability of the EASY when used as a screening tool to help guide oldest old adults prior to starting an exercise program. Those who responded affirmatively to at least 1 item on the EASY were more likely to engage in exercise than those who did not (chi-square = 8.0, P =. Fear of falling, negative outcome expectations, number of comorbidities, age, and pain were all significantly associated with the total score on the EASY and accounted for 24% of the variance. The participants responded affirmatively to approximately 2 of the 6 items on the EASY (mean = 1.9, SD = 1.3). The sample comprised 163 oldest old adults with an average age of 86.5 (SD = 5.8), the majority of whom were women (73%) and unmarried (64%). The purpose of this study is to describe the use of the EASY in an oldest old population, consider the factors associated with EASY scores, and examine the relationship between exercise and adverse events in this population. The screening tool, the Exercise Assessment and Screening for You (EASY), was developed to call attention to the benefits of exercise and to assist older adults in selecting safe and effective exercise.
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