Psych revision - Week 9 Improving Inequalities in PA engagement

Question 1

In what demographic are health inequalities most commonly seen?

Answer 1

EMC or Ethnic Minority Communities

Question 2

What were the 3 stages involved in the process to engage Ethnic Minority Communities in PA and healthy eating?

Answer 2

1. A scoping review was conducted of existing research
2. Focus group discussions and interviews

These were conducted F2F or online with the EMC to include patient and public involvement and minimize bias in messaging

3. Participatory workshops for creative co-operation

• Stakeholders and public review messaging and recommendations for strategies to produce inclusive PA and healthy eating messaging

Question 3

What were the three major values associated with PA and healthy eating behaviors among EMC’s?

Answer 3

1. Cultural and family practices
2. Community and social activities
3. Health benefits

Question 4

How did COVID affect PA and healthy eating among EMCs?

Answer 4

Physical activity and healthy eating was affected differently in different communities

Question 5

What was the main/important aspect of the study of PA and healthy eating among Black and Asian ethnic minority communities?

Answer 5

Engaging the communities throughout the messaging production process was vital to ensure priority topics for messaging, and to identify values that inform behavior change

Question 6

How does exercise vs. sedentary behaviour affect anxiety?

Answer 6

Exercise inflicts positive affects on anxiety

Sedentary behaviour is associated with an increased risk of anxiety

Question 7

What is depression defined as?

How does exercise vs. sedentary behaviour affect depression?

Answer 7

Depression is the pathological state of extreme dejection or melancholy, often with physical symptoms

Exercise can reduce depressive symptoms while sedentary behaviour is associated with an increased risk for depression

Question 8

In the study by Ensari et al., 2019, what affect did positive and negative effect have on PA?

Answer 8

Positive affect predicted subsequent PA

There was no association btw negative affect and PA

Question 9

According to the study by Ensari et al., 2019, how does positive and negative affect influence the type of PA one engages in? i.e MVPA or LPA

Answer 9

Higher positive affect and lower negative affect results in more moderate-vigorous PA

Higher negative affect and energy results in more light PA

Question 10

What three factors does Physical Activity and Exercise improve?

Answer 10

1. Physiological state
2. Psychological state
3. Immunity