Older gay men's engagement with physical activity
A scoping review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14948192 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Damon Kendrick (0000-0001-9254-6286, Faculty of Health Southern Cross University Lismore NSW Australia, corresponding author), Mark Hughes (0000-0002-1158-5214, Faculty of Health Southern Cross University Lismore NSW Australia), Rosanne Coutts (0000-0001-5064-8903, Faculty of Health Southern Cross University Lismore NSW Australia), K Ardzejewska (0000-0002-2508-6758, The University of Notre Dame Australia) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | e457-e466 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health & Social Care in the Community (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0966-0410 • E-ISSN: 1365-2524 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/hsc.13480 |
| PMID | 34260772 |
| OpenAlex | W3182460003 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 40 |
Older gay men experience an elevated prevalence of adverse health conditions that may be compounded by age-related deterioration. Some of these conditions may be ameliorated by regular adherence to physical activity (PA). However, many gay men participate in less PA than their age-matched heterosexual counterparts. With a focus on gay men aged 60 and over, the aims of this review were to examine the evidence for older gay men's engagement with PA and the research approaches used to describe this group. A systematic search of six academic databases (Academic Search Premier, Cinahl, PubMed, Sport Discus, APA PsychInfo and APA PsychArticles) generated 23 papers from 1970 to 2020 that focused on older gay men's engagement with PA. Although surveys were well represented in the literature, further studies utilising qualitative methodological frameworks have the potential to inform targeted interventional programs aimed at reducing less health disparities. The value of PA in older adults lies principally in improved performance of activities of daily living, independent living, increased longevity, decreased cognitive decline and improved mental well-being
CINAHL · Mental health · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 3 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |