Attitudes Toward Physical Activity of Elite Cerebral Palsied Athletes

1986 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn A. Cooper ◽  
Claudine Sherrill ◽  
David Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Experience ◽  
Post Hoc Analysis ◽  
Scheffe Test ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Attitudes toward physical activity were examined in relation to sports classification (nonambulatory vs. ambulatory) and gender for elite cerebral palsied athletes and were compared to attitudes of elite Canadian able-bodied athletes (Alderman, 1970). Subjects were 165 CP adult athletes who competed in the 1983 National CP Games, Ft. Worth, Texas. Data were collected by interview on the Simon and Smoll Attitude Toward Physical Activity Scale (SATPA). SATPA answers were treated with MANOVA and ANOVA, and the Scheffé test was used for post hoc analysis. No significant difference was found among class, gender, and class-by-gender combinations in attitudes toward physical activity. Adult CP athletes have positive attitudes toward the total concept of physical activity, but are significantly less favorably disposed to physical activity as a thrill and as long and hard training than as social experience, health and fitness, beauty, and tension release.

Development of Measures from the Theory of Planned Behavior Applied to Leisure-Time Physical Activity

2005 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 851-858
Author(s):  
Matthew S. Kerner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Using the theory of planned behavior as a conceptual framework, scales assessing Attitude to Leisure-time Physical Activity, Expectations of Others, Perceived Control, and Intention to Engage in Leisure-time Physical Activity were developed for use among middle-school students. The study sample included 349 boys and 400 girls, 10 to 14 years of age ( M = 11.9 yr., SD = .9). Unipolar and bipolar scales with seven response choices were developed, with each scale item phrased in a Likerttype format. Following revisions, 22 items were retained in the Attitude to Leisure-time Physical Activity Scale, 10 items in the Expectations of Others Scale, 3 items in the Perceived Control Scale, and 17 items in the Intention to Engage in Leisure-time Physical Activity Scale. Adequate internal consistency was indicated by standardized coefficients alpha ranging from .75 to .89. Current results must be extended to assess discriminant and predictive validities and to check various reliabilities with new samples, then evaluation of intervention techniques for promotion of positive attitudes about leisure-time physical activity, including perception of control and intentions to engage in leisure-time physical activity.

scholarly journals Factor Structure of the Barriers to Physical Activity Scale for Youth With Visual Impairments

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Martin ◽  
Erin E. Snapp ◽  
E. Whitney G. Moore ◽  
Lauren J. Lieberman ◽  
Ellen Armstrong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Mean Variance ◽  
Physical Activity Scale ◽  
Three Factor ◽  
Barriers To Physical Activity

Youth with visual impairments (VIs) often experience unique barriers to physical activity compared with their sighted peers. A psychometrically sound scale for assessing barriers to physical activity for youth with VI is needed to facilitate research. The purpose of this study was to confirm the ability of the previously identified three-factor structure of the Physical Activity Barriers Questionnaire for youth with Visual Impairments (PABQ-VI) to produce scores considered to be valid and reliable that perform equally well across age, VI severity, and gender. Our results supported the three-factor structure and that the PABQ-VI produces scores considered valid and reliable. Mean, variance, and correlation differences were found in personal, social, and environmental barriers for age and VI severity, but not gender. Researchers can use the PABQ-VI to test and evaluate ways to reduce barriers for this population.

scholarly journals Investigation of University Students’ Attitudes to Play Educational Games and Games Consisting of Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osman Gumusgul
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

The aim of this study was to investigate attitudes of university students to play educational games and gamesconsisting of physical activity. Totally, 514 students (187 male, 327 female) were taken part in this research. Datawas gathered through Attitudes to Play Games Consist of Physical Activity Scale (Playfulness Scale) which wasdeveloped by Hazar (2014). The scale has 23 items. In evaluation part for questionnaires answered by participants,Kolmogorov Smirnov normality test, Mann Whitney-U and Kruskal Wallis tests were applied. According to theresults, it was statistically determined that there were significant differences between playing games consist ofphysical activity attitudes and gender, practicing any sport licenced and age (p<0,05); but there were not significantdifferences on analyses done for academic success (p>0,05).

Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Washburn ◽  
Kevin W. Smith ◽  
Alan M. Jette ◽  
Carol A. Janney
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

scholarly journals Impacts of Faith-Based Lifestyle Interventions on Congregational-Level Nutrition and Physical Activity Environment and Policies

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 300-300
Author(s):  
Summer Wilmoth ◽  
Leah Carrillo ◽  
Elana Martinez ◽  
Raymundo Mendoza Mendoza ◽  
Lauren Correa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
San Antonio ◽  
Macro Level ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Environment Policy ◽  
Post Hoc Analysis ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Post Hoc

Abstract Objectives Hispanics are disproportionally affected by obesity, cancer, and other obesity-related chronic diseases. Building a Healthy Temple (BHT) was a multi-component, faith-based lifestyle intervention implemented in 27 low-income, predominately-Hispanic congregations in San Antonio, TX between 2012 and 2017. One aim of BHT was to assess program effectiveness at improving health-conducive church environment/policy and sustainability of these improvements at follow-up. Methods A key macro-level program component of BHT was the formation of a Health Ministry Committee to initiate church-wide health-conducive environment/policy changes. The Congregational Health Index (CHI) was used to assess church nutrition (17 items) and physical activity (PA, 5 items) environment/policy at baseline, end of program, and follow-up (6 months or more post-intervention). Data were expressed as % of the maximum scores. Friedman test and post hoc analysis were performed with Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and significance of pairwise comparisons, adjusted with Bonferroni correction. Results Eighteen churches completed all 3 CHI assessments. Percentage of total nutrition and PA environment/policy scores for baseline, end of program, and follow-up were 38% (35–45), 64% (53–75), and 69% (64–77), respectively. Post hoc analysis shows significant improvements in nutrition and PA environment/policy scores at end of program (Z = –3.73, P &lt; 0.001) and follow-up (Z = –3.73, P &lt; 0.001) as compared to baseline, as well as significantly higher scores at follow-up compared to end of program (Z = –3.18, P = 0.001). Conclusions Study findings reveal the importance of utilizing congregation-wide macro-level interventions to create health-conducive enviroment/policy changes to facilitate and sustain healthy lifestyle changes in predominately-Hispanic faith community settings. Funding Sources Baptist Health Foundation San Antonio & Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas.

scholarly journals Validity of the Danish Physical Activity Scale, adapted to Spanish speaking population

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 101949
Author(s):  
Ana M. Valles-Medina ◽  
Sergio I. Castillo-Anaya ◽  
Thelma L. Sevilla-Mena ◽  
Mette Aadahl
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Spanish Speaking Population ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

scholarly journals Using Wearable Cameras to Assess Foods and Beverages Omitted in 24 Hour Dietary Recalls and a Text Entry Food Record App

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1806
Author(s):  
Virginia Chan ◽  
Alyse Davies ◽  
Lyndal Wellard-Cole ◽  
Silvia Lu ◽  
Hoi Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Fats And Oils ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Post Hoc Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Paired T Test

Technology-enhanced methods of dietary assessment may still face common limitations of self-report. This study aimed to assess foods and beverages omitted when both a 24 h recall and a smartphone app were used to assess dietary intake compared with camera images. For three consecutive days, young adults (18–30 years) wore an Autographer camera that took point-of-view images every 30 seconds. Over the same period, participants reported their diet in the app and completed daily 24 h recalls. Camera images were reviewed for food and beverages, then matched to the items reported in the 24 h recall and app. ANOVA (with post hoc analysis using Tukey Honest Significant Difference) and paired t-test were conducted. Discretionary snacks were frequently omitted by both methods (p < 0.001). Water was omitted more frequently in the app than in the camera images (p < 0.001) and 24 h recall (p < 0.001). Dairy and alternatives (p = 0.001), sugar-based products (p = 0.007), savoury sauces and condiments (p < 0.001), fats and oils (p < 0.001) and alcohol (p = 0.002) were more frequently omitted in the app than in the 24 h recall. The use of traditional self-report methods of assessing diet remains problematic even with the addition of technology and finding new objective methods that are not intrusive and are of low burden to participants remains a challenge.

scholarly journals The effect of liraglutide and sitagliptin on oxidative stress in persons with type 2 diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suvanjaa Sivalingam ◽  
Emil List Larsen ◽  
Daniel H. van Raalte ◽  
Marcel H. A. Muskiet ◽  
Mark M. Smits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Urinary Excretion ◽  
Post Hoc Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Glucagon Like Peptide ◽  
Glucagon Like Peptide 1 ◽  
Post Hoc

AbstractGlucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists have shown cardioprotective effects which have been suggested to be mediated through inhibition of oxidative stress. We investigated the effect of treatment with a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (liraglutide) on oxidative stress measured as urinary nucleic acid oxidation in persons with type 2 diabetes. Post-hoc analysis of two independent, randomised, placebo-controlled and double-blinded clinical trials. In a cross-over study where persons with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria (LIRALBU, n = 32) received liraglutide (1.8 mg/day) or placebo for 12 weeks in random order, separated by 4 weeks of wash-out. In a parallel-grouped study where obese persons with type 2 diabetes (SAFEGUARD, n = 56) received liraglutide (1.8 mg/day), sitagliptin (100 mg/day) or placebo for 12 weeks. Endpoints were changes in the urinary markers of DNA oxidation (8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-oxodG)) and RNA oxidation [8-oxo-7,8-dihydroguanosine (8-oxoGuo)]. In LIRALBU, we observed no significant differences between treatment periods in urinary excretion of 8-oxodG [0.028 (standard error (SE): 0.17] nmol/mmol creatinine, p = 0.87) or of 8-oxoGuo [0.12 (0.12) nmol/mmol creatinine, p = 0.31]. In SAFEGUARD, excretion of 8-oxodG was not changed in the liraglutide group [2.8 (− 8.51; 15.49) %, p = 0.62] but a significant decline was demonstrated in the placebo group [12.6 (− 21.3; 3.1) %, p = 0.02], resulting in a relative increase in the liraglutide group compared to placebo (0.16 nmol/mmol creatinine, SE 0.07, p = 0.02). Treatment with sitagliptin compared to placebo demonstrated no significant difference (0.07 (0.07) nmol/mmol creatinine, p = 0.34). Nor were any significant differences for urinary excretion of 8-oxoGuo liraglutide vs placebo [0.09 (SE: 0.07) nmol/mmol creatinine, p = 0.19] or sitagliptin vs placebo [0.07 (SE: 0.07) nmol/mmol creatinine, p = 0.35] observed. This post-hoc analysis could not demonstrate a beneficial effect of 12 weeks of treatment with liraglutide or sitagliptin on oxidatively generated modifications of nucleic acid in persons with type 2 diabetes.

scholarly journals Diastolic function in patients with preeclampsia during pre- and post-partum period using tissue doppler imaging

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
I B Rangga Wibhuti ◽  
Amiliana M. Soesanto ◽  
Fahmi Shahab
Keyword(s):  
Diastolic Function ◽  
Tissue Doppler Imaging ◽  
Pregnancy Termination ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Tissue Doppler ◽  
Doppler Imaging ◽  
Post Hoc Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Partum Period ◽  
Post Hoc

Background: Prior studies have compared the E/e’ elevation in preeclampsia patients to normal patients, however there are no data whether this elevation persists after birth. The aim of this study is to analyze diastolic function in preeclampsia patients during pre- and post-partum period using E/e’ parameter measurement.Methods: This is a prospective cohort study of pregnant women with preeclampsia who were hospitalized and planned for pregnancy termination. Basic clinical characteristics were obtained from all samples. Echocardiography was done prepartum, 48-72 hours after termination, and 40-60 days postpartum. Post hoc analysis using least significant difference method was used to compare the results between measurements.Results: 30 subjects were enrolled in the study. Analysis on E/e’ characteristics showed statistical difference between prepartum E/e’ and 40 days postpartum E/e’ (11.87±3.184 vs 9.43±2.529, p=0.001, CI=1.123-3.751), as well as between 48 hours post-partum and 40 days post-partum period (12.12±2.754 vs 9.43±2.529, p<0.001, CI=1.615-3.771). There were no statistical differences between pre-partum E/e’ and 48 hours post-partum E/e’ (11.87±3.184 vs 12.12±2.754, p=0.633, CI=-1.345-0.832).Conclusion: This study showed diastolic dysfunction in preeclampsia patients persists up until a few days after birth, but resolves in time (40 days after birth) as measured by tissue doppler imaging.

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