Correlates of physical activity in adults with mobility limitations.
This study identified the correlates of objectively and subjectively measured physical activity in adult wheelchair users. Fifty participants wore an activity monitor for a week and completed a questionnaire about factors associated with physical activity. Objectively measured activity correlated significantly with body mass index. Subjectively measured activity correlated significantly with age, stage of change, health, healthcare providers discussing exercise, and social support for exercise. Research on the effect of body mass index on activity in this population is needed. Intervention planners should plan programs that place emphasis on modifying the social environment (including healthcare providers) and removing attitudinal barriers.
Warms
Catherine A
CA
University of Washington, School of Nursing, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. cwarms@u.washington.edu
Belza
Basia L
BL
Whitney
JoAnne D
JD
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D018670:Monitoring, Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014910:Wheelchairs