Exercise participation in postpartum women in Western Australia

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1682-1682
Author(s):  
M. Saligheh ◽  
B. Mcnamara ◽  
R. Rooney
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Antidepressant Medication ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Exercise Participation ◽  
Psychological Therapies ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionResearch evidence suggests that the prevalence rate of postpartum depression in Western countries is 10–25% (Beck, 2001; O’ Hara & Swain, 1996). Many women diagnosed with postnatal depression(PND) are reluctant to take antidepressant medication (Whitton,1996). Coupled with the limited availability of psychological therapies, the consideration of adjunctive interventions for managing PND would appear worthwhile. Physical activity(PA) has been demonstrated to both mediate and improve outcomes for depression (Dimeo, 2001; Nabkasorn et al., 2006) in the general population, and in moderating the impact of PND (Daley, 2009).ObjectivesTo describe physical activity participation in a cohort of postpartum women in Western AustraliaTo investigate the factors associated with physical activity participation in postpartum women Examine the differences between women reporting PND and those without on physical activityAimsStudy 1 was the distribution of a postpartum physical activity questionnaire through child health clinics to mothers within the 6 weeks to12 months postpartum period.MethodsCohort design was used to recruit mothers within postpartum periodResultsThe results from the study showed that mothers who were at the risk of PND had the same level of physical activity in compare to normal mothers. The T-test showed there was not any significant correlation. Analysis revealed that there was a significant correlation between the effect of PND on parental self-confidence and partner support.ConclusionFindings suggest that further exploration needs to be considered to explore mothers’ experience of physical activity, its barriers and the interaction of their partners in order to exercise after child birth.

Correlates of Physical Activity Participation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy Haley ◽  
Ross Andel
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Exercise Participation

The authors examined factors related to participation in walking, gardening or yard work, and sports or exercise in 686 community-dwelling adults 60–95 years of age from Wave IV of the population-based Americans’ Changing Lives Study. Logistic regression revealed that male gender, being married, and better functional health were associated with greater likelihood of participating in gardening or yard work (p < .05). Male gender, better functional health, and lower body-mass index were independently associated with greater likelihood of walking (p < .05). Increasing age, male gender, higher education, and better functional health were associated with greater likelihood of participating in sports or exercise (p < .05). Subsequent analyses yielded an interaction of functional health by gender in sport or exercise participation (p = .06), suggesting a greater association between functional health and participation in men. Gender and functional health appear to be particularly important for physical activity participation, which may be useful in guiding future research. Attention to different subgroups may be needed to promote participation in specific activities.

Goal Settings Self-Efficacy, and Exercise Behavior

1992 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Poag ◽  
Edward McAuley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Goal Achievement ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Exercise Participation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Organizational Literature

Whereas the success of goal setting is well documented in the industrial-organizational literature (Locke & Latham, 1990), the empirical efforts to determine its effectiveness in sport settings have met with minimal success, and no studies exist that document the role played by goals in successful adherence to exercise regimens. We examined the relationships among goals, efficacy, and exercise behavior in the context of community conditioning classes. Female participants' goal efficacy was predictive of perceived goal achievement at the end of the program, and exercise self-efficacy was significantly related to subsequent intensity but not frequency of exercise participation. Moreover, a proposed interaction between exercise importance and self-efficacy failed to account for further variation in physical activity participation. The results are discussed in terms of the physical activity history of the sample and the roles played by goals and efficacy at diverse stages of the exercise process.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Breast on Physical Activity Participation in Females

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 588-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Burnett ◽  
Jenny White ◽  
Joanna Scurr
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Breast Health ◽  
Breast Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Exercise Participation ◽  
The Right ◽  
Activity Survey

Background:The importance of physical activity is well known.1 However, previous research suggests that breast movement during exercise can be painful, embarrassing, and anecdotally deter exercise participation.2,3 Therefore, this research investigates whether the breast influences physical activity participation.Methods:Female respondents (n = 249) completed a breast health and physical activity survey assessing bras and bra fit, physical activity, breast pain, comments and improvements, breast history, and demographics.Results:Results found that the breast was a barrier to physical activity participation for 17% of women. “I can’t find the right sports bra” and “I am embarrassed by excessive breast movement” were the most influential breast related barriers to activity. Breast pain increased with vigorous activity and poor breast support. Breast health knowledge increased the use of a sports bra and levels of physical activity.Conclusions:The breast was the fourth greatest barrier to physical activity, behind energy/motivation (first), time constraints (second), and health (third), despite its omission from previous physical activity literature. As 33% of women were not meeting physical activity guidelines, increasing breast health knowledge may reduce barriers to physical activity.

scholarly journals Trends in physical activity participation and the impact of integrated campaigns among Australian adults, 1997-99

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Bauman ◽  
Tim Armstrong ◽  
Joanne Davies ◽  
Neville Owen ◽  
Wendy Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
The Impact

Effects of Exergaming Based Exercise on Urban Children’s Physical Activity Participation and Body Composition

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 992-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zan Gao ◽  
Ping Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Percent Body Fat ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Background:Exergaming has been considered a fun solution to promoting a physically active lifestyle. This study examined the impact of an exergaming-based program on urban children’s physical activity participation, body composition and perceptions of the program.Methods:A sample of 185 children’s physical activity was measured in August 2009 (pretest), and percent body fat was used as index of body composition. Fourth graders were assigned to intervention group engaging in 30 minutes exergaming-based activities 3 times per week, while third and fifth graders were in comparison group. Measurements were repeated 9 months later (posttest). Interviews were conducted among 12 intervention children.Results:ANCOVA with repeated measures revealed a significant main effect for intervention, F(1, 179) = 10.69, P < .01. Specifically, intervention children had significantly greater increased physical activity levels than comparison children. Logistic regression for body composition indicated intervention children did not differ significantly in percent body fat change from comparison children, Chi square = 5.42, P = .14. Children interviewed reported positive attitudes toward the intervention.Conclusions:The implementation of exergaming-based program could have a significantly positive effect on children’s physical activity participation and attitudes. Meanwhile, long-term effect of the program on children’s body composition deserves further investigation.

Popular Media Representations of Physical Activity Among Mothers

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 683-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret P. Sanders ◽  
Deirdre Dlugonski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Popular Media ◽  
Media Representations ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Popular Magazines ◽  
Recommended Guidelines ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. Many mothers fail to meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity. Popular media magazines targeting mothers provide information about physical activity and health, but little is known about the framing and content of physical activity messages within these sources. The aim of this content analysis was to analyze the framing and content (i.e., benefits, consequences, and sources of self-efficacy) of physical activity messages directed toward mothers in popular magazines. Method. Ten popular magazines were selected for data analysis and coded independently by two researchers in NVivo Version 10.0 for gain- or loss-framed messages, benefits and consequences of physical activity, and sources of self-efficacy. Results. Most of the 164 articles encouraged physical activity by presenting benefits associated with physical activity. These benefits primarily focused on weight loss and fitness gains and few articles used self-efficacy messages to enhance confidence in physical activity participation. Conclusions. It is promising that popular media magazines used gain-framed messages about the benefits of physical activity for mothers. Future research should focus on finding ways of using popular media outlets to promote a more comprehensive set of physical activity benefits, enhance physical activity self-efficacy, and determine the impact of such messages on physical activity participation.

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