The lived-experiences and recommendations of older Black Canadians regarding community-based fall prevention exercise programs: a qualitative study.
Background and Objectives Health inequities continue to disproportionately affect Black people, particularly as it relates to accessing preventative health programs. Community-based fall prevention exercise programs are critical for maintaining mobility and independence for all older adults, yet par...
| Publicado en: | Gerontologist Vol. 66; no. 6; pp. 1 - 13 |
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ssf&AN=194374217&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ssf uiTerm: 194374217 longDbName: Social Sciences Full Text (H.W. Wilson) uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: jinfo: jid: 00169013 GET jtl: Gerontologist issn: 00169013 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: Jun2026 vid: 66 iid: 6 pid: 622 pub: Oxford University Press / USA artinfo: ui: 194374217 10.1093/geront/gnag051 ppf: 1 ppct: 12 formats: tig: atl: The lived-experiences and recommendations of older Black Canadians regarding community-based fall prevention exercise programs: a qualitative study. aug: au: Lochan-Aristide, Maykah Bouchard, Danielle R Dogra, Shilpa affil: Faculty of Health Science (Kinesiology), Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Faculty of Kinesiology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada su: Qualitative research Evaluation of human services programs Interviewing Age distribution Experience Geriatric rehabilitation Race Communication Health equity Phenomenology Black Canadians Community-based social services Old age Research funding Descriptive statistics Judgment sampling Thematic analysis Research methodology Accidental falls Physical activity sug: subj: Qualitative research Evaluation of human services programs Interviewing Age distribution Experience Geriatric rehabilitation Race Communication Health equity Phenomenology Black Canadians Community-based social services Old age Other Individual and Family Services Research funding Descriptive statistics Judgment sampling Thematic analysis Research methodology Accidental falls Physical activity ab: Background and Objectives Health inequities continue to disproportionately affect Black people, particularly as it relates to accessing preventative health programs. Community-based fall prevention exercise programs are critical for maintaining mobility and independence for all older adults, yet participation among older Black Canadians remains low. Despite the growing recognition of racial disparities in healthcare access, there is a lack of research exploring the needs, perspectives, and experiences related to engagement in community-based fall prevention exercise programs. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences and perspectives of older Black Canadians regarding community-based fall prevention exercise programs and their preferences for such programming. Research Design and Methods Phenomenologically informed thematic analysis was employed, using semi-structured interviews with a diverse sample of Black people aged 50 and older (n = 23). Results Key themes identified were: (1) Misunderstanding; (2) Importance of Social Connection; (3) Movement and Music; (4) Age Differences; and (5) Expected Barriers and Facilitators. Additionally, participants emphasized the importance of culturally informed exercise formats, such as dance-based classes, and more effective outreach in trusted community spaces. Discussion and Implications In conclusion, this work highlights several opportunities for creating more attractive community-based fall prevention exercise programs for older Black Canadians. Addressing specific barriers requires intentional program adaptations, targeted outreach strategies, and stronger community engagement efforts. Addressing the preferences of Black people for fall prevention programming is essential for promoting health equity and improving quality of life. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: Article src: R language: English refInfo: copyright: @attributes: flag: N holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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