Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Healthy balance in physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in older adults and people with limited mobility. |
| Alternate Title: |
Equilibrio saludable entre actividad física, comportamientos sedentarios y sueño en adultos mayores y personas con movilidad limitada. |
| Authors: |
Medina, Catalina1, Tapia, Zaira1, Jáuregui, Alejandra1 alejandra.jauregui@insp.mx |
| Source: |
Salud Pública de México. may/jun2026, Vol. 68 Issue 3, p214-224. 11p. |
| Subjects: |
Physical activity, Sedentary behavior, Fatigue (Physiology), Public health, Sleep disorders |
| Abstract (English): |
Objective. To explore barriers and facilitators to physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep among low-income older adults (OA) and people with limited mobility (PLM) in urban and rural Mexico. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study with twelve focus groups. Results. OA and PLM shared barriers and facilitators. Participants perceived more barriers than facilitators to physical activity, largely due to poor infrastructure, medical indications, physical fatigue, and safety concerns. Environmental factors such as noise, hot weather, insects, and screen use were shared barriers for sleep. However, social support encouraged physical activity, active breaks limited sedentary behavior, and relaxation techniques, and consistent bedtime routines enhanced sleep. For OA, personal motivation and green spaces were also physical activity facilitators. For PLM, family overprotection contributed to increased sedentary behaviors. Conclusions. This study highlights the need for inclusive public health initiatives that address structural and social barriers, fostering more active and healthier lifestyles for these populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): |
Objetivo. Explorar las barreras y facilitadores para actividad física, comportamiento sedentario y sueño en personas adultas mayores (AM) y personas con movilidad limitada (PML) de bajos ingresos en zonas urbanas y rurales de México. Material y métodos. Este estudio transversal analizó datos de doce grupos focales. Resultados. AM y PML compartieron barreras y facilitadores. Los participantes percibieron más barreras que facilitadores para la actividad física, principalmente debido a la mala infraestructura, indicaciones médicas, fatiga física y preocupaciones de seguridad. Factores ambientales como ruido, clima caluroso, insectos y uso de pantallas fueron barreras comunes para el sueño. Sin embargo, el apoyo social incentivó la actividad física, las pausas activas ayudaron a reducir el comportamiento sedentario y las técnicas de relajación, junto con rutinas consistentes para dormir, mejoraron el sueño. En AM, la motivación personal y los espacios verdes también facilitaron la actividad física. En PML, la sobreprotección familiar contribuyó inadvertidamente al aumento del comportamiento sedentario. Conclusiones. Este estudio resalta la necesidad de iniciativas de salud públi- ca inclusivas que aborden barreras estructurales y sociales, fomentando estilos de vida más activos y saludables para estas poblaciones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
MedicLatina |
