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South Asian Migrants' Perception and Experiences of Physical Activity, Exercise and Exercise Therapy: A Scoping Review and Qualitative Analysis

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aut.relation.endpage16
aut.relation.journalJournal of Immigrant and Minority Health
aut.relation.startpage1
dc.contributor.authorHussain, Syed Alamdar
dc.contributor.authorHolroyd, Eleanor
dc.contributor.authorNiazi, Imran Khan
dc.contributor.authorSignal, Nada
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-21T02:08:14Z
dc.date.available2026-05-21T02:08:14Z
dc.date.issued2026-04-29
dc.description.abstractThis scoping review explored the perceptions and experiences of South Asian Migrants (SAM) regarding Physical Activity (PA), Exercise, and Exercise Therapy (ET). Existing evidence is disparate and limits a comprehensive understanding of SAM perception and experiences. The review aimed to map the existing literature to better understand various factors that influence participation in exercise-related activities. The systematic search strategy was implemented across eight databases using key search terms. A total of 18, qualitative (n = 15) and quantitative (n = 3) studies were included in this review. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed five overarching themes, including: (1) Upholding deep-rooted cultural identities, (2) Influence of religious beliefs in shaping PA, (3) PA across the lifespan, (4) A gateway to holistic well-being, and (5) Pathway to personal empowerment. The review underscored how multiple factors shape SA migrants' perceptions and experiences of PA, exercise, and ET, and highlights the importance of culturally tailored ET approaches to address the needs of SA migrants.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Immigrant and Minority Health, ISSN: 1557-1912 (Print); 1557-1920 (Online), Springer, 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s10903-026-01924-w
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10903-026-01924-w
dc.identifier.issn1557-1912
dc.identifier.issn1557-1920
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10292/21171
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.relation.urihttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10903-026-01924-w
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dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectExercise
dc.subjectExercise therapy
dc.subjectExperience
dc.subjectPerception
dc.subjectPhysical activity
dc.subjectSouth Asia
dc.subjectSouth Asian migrant
dc.subject4206 Public Health
dc.subject42 Health Sciences
dc.subjectPhysical Activity
dc.subjectPrevention
dc.subject1117 Public Health and Health Services
dc.subjectPublic Health
dc.subject4202 Epidemiology
dc.subject4410 Sociology
dc.titleSouth Asian Migrants' Perception and Experiences of Physical Activity, Exercise and Exercise Therapy: A Scoping Review and Qualitative Analysis
dc.typeJournal Article
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