Treffer: Virtual Lifestyle Physical Activity Program Development for South Asian Indian Immigrant Women.

Title:
Virtual Lifestyle Physical Activity Program Development for South Asian Indian Immigrant Women.
Authors:
Daniel M; College of Nursing, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA., Buchholz SW; College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA., Semanik P; College of Nursing, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA., Vispute S; College of Nursing, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA., Kappen R; Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA.
Source:
Western journal of nursing research [West J Nurs Res] 2025 Dec; Vol. 47 (12), pp. 1257-1265. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Oct 31.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7905435 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1552-8456 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01939459 NLM ISO Abbreviation: West J Nurs Res Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: Beverly Hills, CA : Sage Publications
Original Publication: [Anaheim, Calif.] Phillips-Allen.
MeSH Terms:
Emigrants and Immigrants*/psychology , Emigrants and Immigrants*/statistics & numerical data , Exercise*/psychology , Program Development*/methods , Life Style*/ethnology, Humans ; Female ; Focus Groups/methods ; Qualitative Research ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; India/ethnology ; United States ; Health Promotion/methods
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: South Asian Indian immigrants; dance; physical activity; spouse/partner dyads; virtual behavioral group meetings
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251101 Date Completed: 20251114 Latest Revision: 20251114
Update Code:
20251114
DOI:
10.1177/01939459251385318
PMID:
41174349
Database:
MEDLINE

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Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in South Asian Indian immigrant women in the United States. Targeting culturally relevant physical activity interventions in South Asian Indian immigrant women is essential for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Objective: The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a virtual, 12-week, culturally relevant physical activity program with input from community stakeholders for first-generation South Asian Indian immigrant women.
Methods: Focus groups were conducted with 2 expert panels (dance, spouse/partner meetings), including South Asian Indian immigrant community stakeholders from faith and non-faith-based organizations. The focus group conversations were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and de-identified prior to analysis. Themes were finalized to develop the program.
Results: A 2-part, 12-week virtual physical activity program was developed. The first part of the program included Bollywood-style South Asian Indian cultural group dance for physical activity (weekly 60-minute dance sessions). The second part of the program included spousal/partner dyad group meetings to address social support for physical activity (60-minute meetings every 2 weeks in Hindi language).
Conclusion: A culturally tailored intervention developed with input from community stakeholders will be instrumental for nurses in promoting its uptake among at-risk, first-generation South Asian Indian immigrant women.

Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.