Understanding Predictors of Low Physical Activity in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
| العنوان: | Understanding Predictors of Low Physical Activity in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities |
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| المؤلفون: | Linda Allan, Craig Melville, Janet Finlayson, Alison Jackson, Elita Smiley, Jillian Morrison, Dipali Mantry, Sally-Ann Cooper |
| المصدر: | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 22:236-247 |
| بيانات النشر: | Wiley, 2009. |
| سنة النشر: | 2009 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Gerontology, education.field_of_study, Descriptive statistics, Population, Psychological intervention, Physical activity, Increased physical activity, Low activity, Mental health, Physical activity level, Education, Developmental psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology, education, Psychology |
| الوصف: | Background Lack of regular physical activity is globally one of the most significant risks to health. The main aims of this study were to describe the types and levels of regular physical activity undertaken by adults with intellectual disabilities, and to investigate the factors predicting low activity. Materials and Methods Interviews were conducted with a community-based sample of adults with intellectual disabilities (n = 433) at two time points. Data hypothesized to be predictive of low levels of activity were collected at time 1. Descriptive data were collected on the frequency and intensity, and actual level of participation in activities at time 2. Results Only 150 (34.6%) adults with intellectual disabilities undertook any regular activity of at least moderate intensity. This was of shorter duration, compared with the general population. Older age, having immobility, epilepsy, no daytime opportunities, living in congregate care and faecal incontinence were independently predictive of low levels of activity. Conclusions These results are a step towards informing the development of interventions to promote the health of adults with intellectual disabilities through increased physical activity. |
| تدمد: | 1468-3148 1360-2322 |
| الوصول الحر: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::0c42f98cec4e4aa92d3ec32ab191e45eTest https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3148.2008.00433.xTest |
| حقوق: | CLOSED |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsair.doi...........0c42f98cec4e4aa92d3ec32ab191e45e |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 14683148 13602322 |
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