Prevention and Management of Hypertension and Diabetes Using Social Capital and Physical Activity Among Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations

Fam Community Health. 2017 Jul/Sep;40(3):205-211. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000156.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the association between physical activity adherence and social capital among uninsured primary care patients with or without hypertension and/or diabetes. Uninsured adults using a free clinic (N = 374) participated in a self-administered survey from January to April in 2016. The percentage of participants who were adherent to physical activity was low regardless of having hypertension and/or diabetes, or not. Individuals who reported a high sense of community were associated with a higher percentage of physical activity adherence. Good weight management was associated with less likelihood of physical activity adherence.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diabetes Mellitus / prevention & control*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / therapy*
  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / prevention & control*
  • Hypertension / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Social Capital*
  • Vulnerable Populations / psychology*