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Self-efficacy and Leisure-time Physical Activity among Rural Residents.
- Source :
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Health Behavior & Policy Review . Jan/Feb2018, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p16-27. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: In this study, we examined leisure-time aerobic physical activity (PA) and PA self-ef- ficacy levels and assessed their relationship in a vulnerable adult population. Methods: Data regarding 909 respondents were drawn through the baseline interview from a group randomized community-based intervention in Appalachia. Leisure-time PA was assessed by using the Godin Leisure Time Questionnaire. Results: Levels of leisure-time physical activity and related self-efficacy were low among the study participants. In unadjusted and adjusted analyses, physical activity self-efficacy was positively associated with engagement in the recommended levels of physical activity. Conclusion: Promotion of physical activity by emphasizing an individual's confidence in ability to perform may be relevant for future health interventions concerned with adoption of health behaviors among vulnerable populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *RURAL health
*PHYSICAL activity
*HEALTH behavior
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23264403
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health Behavior & Policy Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126845726
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.5.1.2