Barriers and enablers to physical activity and weight management in veterans with lower limb loss: A qualitative study

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyson J. Littman ◽  
Erin Bouldin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Limb Loss ◽  
Barriers And Enablers

Physical Activity Among People With Lower Limb Amputation in Brazil

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lisiane Piazza Luza ◽  
Diego Rodrigues Pimentel da Silva ◽  
Elizandra Gonçalves Ferreira ◽  
Greicy Kelly Wosniak Pires ◽  
Paulo José Barbosa Gutierres Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Loss ◽  
World Health ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale ◽  
Stationary Behavior

Background: Limb loss affects quality of life, well-being, and autonomy. The World Health Organization has launched a global action plan to reduce physical inactivity and presented recommendations of physical activity for people living with disability. Knowledge of the characteristics of people with lower limb amputation regarding physical activity is important. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify the quantity and type of physical activity done by people with lower limb amputation. Methods: The sample (N = 149) included adults aged 53.08 (17.24) years old with lower limb loss. Data collection was performed through the application of a sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical data sheet and the Brazilian version of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities. Results: The total Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities score was between 0 and 65.79 metabolic equivalents of task per hour per day, which suggests low practice of physical activities. The most frequently practiced activities (79.9%) were those that involved stationary behavior. Women carried out more domestic activities, and subjects who used lower limb prosthesis and those with traumatic amputation reported higher practice of physical activity. Conclusions: People living with lower limb amputation, from different regions of Brazil, have low levels of physical activity and mainly carry out activities of stationary behavior.

scholarly journals Environmental barriers and enablers to physical activity participation among rural adults: a qualitative study

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verity Cleland ◽  
Clarissa Hughes ◽  
Lukar Thornton ◽  
Kathryn Squibb ◽  
Alison Venn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Rural Adults

scholarly journals Design and Development of a Digital Weight Management Intervention (ToDAy): Qualitative Study

10.2196/17919 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. e17919
Author(s):  
Charlene L Shoneye ◽  
Barbara Mullan ◽  
Andrea Begley ◽  
Christina M Pollard ◽  
Jonine Jancey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Monitoring Tools ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Management Intervention

Background The Tailored Diet and Activity (ToDAy) study aims to build on the campaign by adding a digital intervention with the potential to provide wide-reaching, cost-effective weight management support. Objective The ToDAy study aims to build a tailored intervention using mobile technology to improve diet and physical activity behaviours in adults with overweight and obesity. The main objectives were to identify behavior change techniques for diet and physical activity (PA) change for weight loss and explore preferences for digital intervention features that would be effective in changing diet and PA behaviors. Methods This qualitative study uses the principles of a person-based approach to intervention development; the behavioral intervention technology framework; and the capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior (COM-B) framework. Focus groups and telephone interviews were conducted with 56 adults in Western Australia. Open-ended questions and example intervention features were used to explore the usability and acceptability of the self-monitoring tools, knowledge about effective weight-loss strategies, and acceptability of tailored feedback. Findings from the focus groups and interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Qualitative findings revealed an awareness of key public health messages but a lack of confidence in how to perform these behaviors to help manage their weight. A total of 4 major themes were identified and mapped to the domains of the COM-B framework: (1) misinformation, (2) environmental support, (3) social norms, and (4) confidence. Conclusions This study explores users’ capability, opportunity, and motivation to perform the target behaviors for weight loss. The findings suggested that a digital weight management intervention using a mobile food record and activity trackers to inform tailored feedback may be acceptable and feasible. Participants expressed a preference for simple expert advice, digital self-monitoring tools, and visual feedback. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/12782

scholarly journals Physical activity barriers and enablers in older Veterans with lower-limb amputation

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 895-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyson J. Littman ◽  
Edward J. Boyko ◽  
Mary Lou Thompson ◽  
Jodie K. Haselkorn ◽  
Bruce J. Sangeorzan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Barriers And Enablers

College Students' Barriers and Enablers for Healthful Weight Management: A Qualitative Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary L. Greaney ◽  
Faith D. Less ◽  
Adrienne A. White ◽  
Sarah F. Dayton ◽  
Deborah Riebe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Barriers And Enablers

scholarly journals Design and Development of a Digital Weight Management Intervention (ToDAy): Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlene L Shoneye ◽  
Barbara Mullan ◽  
Andrea Begley ◽  
Christina M Pollard ◽  
Jonine Jancey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Monitoring Tools ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Management Intervention

BACKGROUND The Tailored Diet and Activity (ToDAy) study aims to build on the campaign by adding a digital intervention with the potential to provide wide-reaching, cost-effective weight management support. OBJECTIVE The ToDAy study aims to build a tailored intervention using mobile technology to improve diet and physical activity behaviours in adults with overweight and obesity. The main objectives were to identify behavior change techniques for diet and physical activity (PA) change for weight loss and explore preferences for digital intervention features that would be effective in changing diet and PA behaviors. METHODS This qualitative study uses the principles of a person-based approach to intervention development; the behavioral intervention technology framework; and the capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior (COM-B) framework. Focus groups and telephone interviews were conducted with 56 adults in Western Australia. Open-ended questions and example intervention features were used to explore the usability and acceptability of the self-monitoring tools, knowledge about effective weight-loss strategies, and acceptability of tailored feedback. Findings from the focus groups and interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Qualitative findings revealed an awareness of key public health messages but a lack of confidence in how to perform these behaviors to help manage their weight. A total of 4 major themes were identified and mapped to the domains of the COM-B framework: (1) misinformation, (2) environmental support, (3) social norms, and (4) confidence. CONCLUSIONS This study explores users’ capability, opportunity, and motivation to perform the target behaviors for weight loss. The findings suggested that a digital weight management intervention using a mobile food record and activity trackers to inform tailored feedback may be acceptable and feasible. Participants expressed a preference for simple expert advice, digital self-monitoring tools, and visual feedback. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/12782

Physical activity, strength and weight management in breast cancer survivors

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon L. Mihalko ◽  
Samantha E. Yocke ◽  
Greg Russell ◽  
Marissa Howard-McNatt ◽  
Edward A. Levine
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors
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