Published Resources Details Report
- Title
- Engaging culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Queenslanders in physical activity: Findings from the CALD Physical Activity Mapping Project
- Imprint
- Division of the Chief Health Officer, Queensland Health., Brisbane, 2010
- Url
- https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ph/documents/hpu/cald-pa-map-proj.pdf
- Description
The focus of this project is on low physical activity as a risk factor for chronic disease. Research indicates that individuals from a CALD background have lower rates of participation in planned physical activity than Australian-born individuals and experience a number of complex barriers. Furthermore, little is known about which CALD groups have risk factors for chronic disease due to the lack of available published research which include CALD communities. The literature suggests that low-English proficiency, recency of arrival, and refugee origins are potential risk factors for low physical activity in CALD individuals and communities. In addition to these contextual issues, there are a range of cultural norms that may also act as barriers to participation in physical activity. Not looking specifically at YP but do discuss health problems in relation to them
As of 10-3-16 indicators were: Physical Health
Methodology: Focus groups with CALD communities to determine their views on chronic disease issues. Feedback was also collected from service providers at a workshop held to present the focus group findings. 62 organisations completed the online survey.