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.

scholarly journals Using formative research with older adults to inform a community physical activity programme: Get Healthy, Get Active

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
George J. Sanders ◽  
Brenda Roe ◽  
Zoe R. Knowles ◽  
Axel Kaehne ◽  
Stuart J. Fairclough
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Retirement Home

Abstract Aim The purpose of this formative study was to explore current knowledge and attitudes towards physical activity, as well as perceived barriers, facilitators and opportunities for physical activity participation among older adults living in the community. The findings have subsequently informed the design, delivery and recruitment strategies of a local community physical activity intervention programme which forms part of Sport England’s national Get Healthy, Get Active initiative. Background There is a growing public health concern regarding the amount of time spent in sedentary and physical activity behaviours within the older adult population. Methods Between March and June 2016, 34 participants took part in one of six focus groups as part of a descriptive formative study. A homogenous purposive sample of 28 community dwelling white, British older adults (six male), aged 65–90 years (M=78, SD=7 years) participated in one of five focus group sessions. An additional convenience pragmatic sub-sample of six participants (three male), aged 65–90 years (M=75, SD=4 years), recruited from an assisted living retirement home participated in a sixth focus group. Questions for focus groups were structured around the PRECEDE stage of the PRECEDE–PROCEDE model of health programme design, implementation and evaluation. Questions addressed knowledge, attitudes and beliefs towards physical activity, as well as views on barriers and opportunities for physical activity participation. All data were transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was then conducted with outcomes represented as pen profiles. Findings Consistent views regarding both the potential physical and psychosocial benefits of physical activity were noted regardless of living status. The themes of, opportunities and awareness for physical activity participation, cost, transport, location and season/weather varied between participants living in an assisted living retirement home and community dwelling older adults. Further comparative research on the physical activity requirements of older adults living in assisted living versus community settings are warranted.

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.

Remote Monitoring of Cancer Patient Participation in a 12-Week Online Yoga Study: Challenges and Directions for Future Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-345
Author(s):  
Ryan Eckert ◽  
Jennifer Huberty ◽  
Heidi Kosiorek ◽  
Shannon Clark-Sienkiewicz ◽  
Linda Larkey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Online Interventions ◽  
Weekly Physical Activity ◽  
Remote Assessment

Introduction: The delivery of online interventions in cancer patients/survivors has increased. The measurement of participation in online interventions is important to consider, namely, the challenges of the remote assessment of activity. The purpose of this study was to report the measures used to assess intervention compliance and other physical activity participation in two online yoga studies, the relationship between the multimethod measures used, and the ability of cancer patients to complete these measures. Methods: The methods described are of two online yoga studies (feasibility and pilot). Cancer patients were asked to participate in 60 min/week of online yoga for 12 weeks, complete a weekly yoga log, wear a Fitbit daily for 12 weeks, and complete a weekly physical activity log. Finally, Clicky®, a web analytics software, was used to track online yoga participation. Results: Eighty-four people participated across both studies, with 63/84 participating in online yoga, averaging 57.5 ± 33.2 min/week of self-reported yoga participation compared to 41.4 ± 26.1 min/week of Clicky® yoga participation (Lin concordance = 0.28). All 84 participants averaged 95.5 ± 111.8 min/week of self-reported moderate/vigorous physical activity compared with 98.1 ± 115.9 min/week of Fitbit-determined moderate/vigorous physical activity (Lin concordance = 0.33). Across both studies, 82.9% of the yoga logs were completed, the Fitbit was worn on 75.2% of the days, and 78.7% of the physical activity logs were completed. Conclusions: Weak relationships between self-report and objective measures were demonstrated, but the compliance rates were above 75% for the study measures. Future research is needed, investigating the intricacies of self-report physical activity participation in remote interventions and the validation of a gold standard measurement for online interventions.

Physical Activity in People With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review of Correlates

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 910-918 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davy Vancampfort ◽  
Justin Richards ◽  
Brendon Stubbs ◽  
Grace Akello ◽  
Caleb Ademola Gbiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Socioecological Model ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Lower Physical Activity

Background:People with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely than the general population to be physically inactive. The present review systematically evaluated correlates of physical activity across the socioecological model for people with PTSD.Methods:Two independent reviewers searched Embase, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, and CINAHL from inception until June 2015, combining the medical subject heading “posttraumatic stress disorder” or “PTSD,” with “physical activity” or “exercise.” Data were extracted by the same independent researchers and summarized according to the socioecological model.Results:Eight papers involving 1368 (994 men) participants (age range = 18–70 years) were eligible and enabled evaluation of 21 correlates. The only correlate (n ≥ 4) consistently associated with lower physical activity participation in people with PTSD was symptoms of hyperarousal. No consistent facilitators were identified.Conclusions:Hyperarousal symptoms are associated with lower physical activity participation among people with PTSD and should be considered in the design and delivery of individualized exercise programs targeting this population. The role of social, environmental, and policy factors on physical activity participation among people with PTSD is unknown and should be addressed by future research.

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 Long-Term Physical Activity Participation and Subsequent Incident Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Population-Based Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenglong Li ◽  
Yanjun Ma ◽  
Rong Hua ◽  
Fanfan Zheng ◽  
Wuxiang Xie
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Incident Type ◽  
Incident Type 2 Diabetes

BackgroundUncertainty remains concerning association between long-term physical activity and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). We intended to evaluate physical activity participation over a 6-year span and assess association with subsequent 10-year incident DM risk, as well as examine mediation role by obesity.MethodsA total of 9757 community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 50 years in England were included in the population-based cohort. Physical activity participation, including trajectories and cumulative participation were assessed using weighted Z score over a 6-year span from wave 1 (2002–2003) to wave 4 (2008–2009). Incident DM recorded over a 10-year span from wave 4 (2008–2009) to wave 9 (2018–2019) was outcome.Results5 distinct activity trajectories were identified, including persistently low (N=3037, incident DM=282), initially low then improving (1868, 90), initially high then declining (325, 20), persistently moderate (2489, 170), and persistently high (2038, 108). Compared with persistently low, participants of initially low then improving, persistently moderate and high were associated with lower incident DM risk, with multivariable-adjusted hazard ratios (HR) of 0.41 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.32 to 0.53, P&lt;0.001), 0.70 (95% CI: 0.56 to 0.89, P=0.004) and 0.49 (95% CI: 0.37 to 0.65, P &lt;0.001), respectively. Elevated cumulative activity was also associated with lower DM risk, with each quintile increment in cumulative weighted Z score corresponding to HR of 0.76 (95% CI: 0.71 to 0.82, P &lt;0.001). Mediation analysis found that body mass index, waist circumference and change in body mass index mediate 10% (P &lt;0.001), 17% (P &lt;0.001) and 9% (P &lt;0.001) of the observed association between activity and incident DM, respectively.ConclusionsFor middle aged and older adults, both gradually improved and persistently active participation in physical activity were associated with subsequent lower risk of incident DM, with obesity playing a potential mediator. Strategies focusing on improving and maintaining active participation in physical activity might be beneficial from DM prevention perspective.

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.

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.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Among Older Adults With Visual Impairment: A Scoping Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meridith Griffin ◽  
Brett Smith ◽  
P. David Howe ◽  
Cassandra Phoenix
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Sight Loss

In this paper we present a scoping review of literature on aging, visual impairment, and physical activity. Our objectives are to: (a) explore the available literature on aging, physical activity, and sight loss; (b) describe how participation in physical activity by older adults with visual impairment is understood by researchers; and, (c) identify benefits, barriers, and facilitators of physical activity participation as reported by older adults with age-related sight loss. Over 2,000 sources were reviewed, with 30 studies meeting eligibility criteria. Findings were organized into four thematic categories, namely: (a) participation rates; (b) health inequalities; (c) barriers to physical activity participation; and, (d) benefits of physical activity participation. Through this scoping review process, extant knowledge was synthesized and gaps in the literature were critically assessed. To address these gaps, several avenues for future research are outlined and described, alongside a consideration of the implications of the scoping review findings for both policy and practice.

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