%0 Journal Article
%T Cultural Background and Societal Influence on Coping Strategies for Physical Activity Among Immigrant Women
%A Cecilia J£¿rgensdotter Wegnelius
%A Eva-Lisa Petersson
%J Journal of Transcultural Nursing
%@ 1552-7832
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/1043659616676317
%X Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine, from an intersectional perspective, how immigrant women with prolonged illness experience the conditions for physical activity. Method: Focus groups were used. Twenty-two women from primary care representing 14 countries were included. Systematic text condensation was applied for analysis. Results: Five conditions were identified: Dual cultures to relate to, Isolation an invisible danger, Keys to physical activity, Physical activity for whom, The power to decide the agenda. Discussion and Conclusion: This study shows the importance of raising the intersectional perspective for immigrant women¡¯s possibilities to perform physical activity. Immigrant women¡¯s vulnerability to power relations and their adjustment to society¡¯s expectations are significant considerations to be aware of. Implications for Practice: Our findings emphasize the significance of collaborating in biomedical and psychosocial issues, considering that the obstacles are more comprehensive than society assumes regarding prior knowledge, isolation, and cultural rules
%K immigrant women
%K primary care
%K intersectional
%K prolonged illness
%K physical activity
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1043659616676317