"You Just Have to Keep It Movin':" Perceptions of Physical Function Limitations in an African American Health Ministry.

ABSTRACT: Physical function (PF) limitations are common in aging. However, there is a dearth of interventions focused on addressing PF limitations in community-based settings, particularly in minoritized communities. To guide intervention development, we conducted focus groups to understand perceptions of PF limitations, gauge intervention interest, and identify potential intervention strategies as part of a large health partnership of African American churches in Chicago, IL. Participants were age 40+ years with self-reported PF limitations. Focus groups (N=6 focus groups; N=40 participants) were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis methods.Six themes were identified: (1) causes of PF limitations, (2) impact of PF limitations, (3) terminology and communication, (4) adap

SUBMITTER: Lange-Maia BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771687 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature