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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Barriers to exercise"”.
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Exercise status, exercise stages of change, and perceived barriers to exercise of community college employees
The purpose of this study was to determine if differences existed between selected demographics (age, gender, and level of education), status of exercise, exercise stages of change, and perceived barriers to exercise for employees at a community college in northern Texas. The sample used for this …
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The perceived barriers to exercise and physical activity for individuals with metastatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a qualitative exploration
Over the recent years Exercise and Physical Activity (PA) have demonstrated Quality of Life (QoL) benefits for individuals with metastatic cancer. What is less known are the formal barriers that inhibit participation within this population. This study was a qualitative exploration that investigated …
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Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and levels of physical activity of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape
… society observe as role models, it is valuable to investigate the health behaviours of physiotherapists and physiotherapy students alike. There is a paucity of evidence on the levels of PA of physiotherapists and physiotherapy students, making it difficult to predict their effectiveness as role …
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Predictors of exercise behaviors in nursing students
… of many diseases, and is one of our nation's top priorities for health promotion. The purpose of this research study was to determine whether personal factors and perceptions of the benefits of and barriers to exercise, as selected factors of Nola Pender's Revised Health Promotion Model …
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Personality, self-efficacy, and barriers to participation in a health promotion program
… Although corporations are offering such programs to employees, many individuals choose not to participate. The reasons for this non-participation are not yet fully understood, especially from a psychological perspective. The present study examined the relationship between perceived barriers to …
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Cognitive Interviewing to Assess a New Measure of Attitudes and Beliefs Held by Candidates for Bariatric Surgery
… of the United States have subsequently led to increases in the numbers of bariatric surgeries pursued. However, despite increases in the number of surgeries performed, the success rate of the surgeries still remains acutely tied in with adherence to lifestyle modifications post-surgery, …
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Implementing an Educational Intervention Regarding Exercise Prescription for Chronic Low Back Pain in a Primary Care Clinic
… is a common complaint for which patients present to a provider and is one of the leading causes of absenteeism from work. The duration of pain experienced determines the classification or type: acute (<4 weeks), subacute (4-12 weeks), chronic (12+ weeks). The framework that structured this quality …
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INTRODUCTION OF A NOVEL HOME-BASED HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING PROGRAMME TO IMPROVE CARDIO-METABOLIC HEALTH IN AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS
New strategies are urgently needed to increase physical activity participation in the increasingly sedentary population to combat the rising rates of obesity and metabolic disease. The aim of this thesis was to provide evidence that practical high-intensity interval training (HIT) strategies can …
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Physical Activity Levels In Obese And Non-Obese Women And Their Relationship With Body Mass Index, Perceived Self-Efficacy, Perceived Benefits And Barriers Of Exercise, And Commitment To A Plan Of Action
… of this descriptive correlational study was to examine relationships among selected variables and concepts within the Health Promotion Model (perceived benefits, perceived barriers to exercise, self-efficacy, commitment to plan of action) in non-obese and obese women with a focus on the …
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Exploring the relationship between fear of falling and physical activity in obese women under 50 years of age
… low. There is limited research on the physical barriers to exercise in younger obese adults, yet studies in elderly women suggested a relationship between obesity, fear of falling (FOF) and activity participation. It is feasible that FOF might be a problem in younger obese women and a subsequent …
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The Relationship of Preferences and Self-Regulation Among Consistent Exercisers
Previous research, such as 'exercise determinants', has primarily sampled minimally physically active and sedentary people. In turn, studies focused on correlates of and perceived barriers to minimal physical activity (PA). The present study focused on exercisers (N=247, mean age=34) to assess …
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Exploring Exercise Outcomes, Preferences, and Barriers in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
… Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommended PA guidelines to elicit positive health outcomes. AYA survivors may have unique physical and psychological experiences that impact motivation, barriers, and preferences for participation in PA. The overarching purpose of this dissertation is to better understand …
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Investigation of beliefs relating to weight gain prevention behaviours and weight related constructs in first year female students at three South African Universities
… tertiary institutions may be specifically prone to weight gain and that these students should be targeted for weight management interventions. To contribute to this field of research a self-help weight management manual was developed for South African first year female students and tested in a …
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A Mindfulness and Acceptance-based Intervention for Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Obesity
… for weight loss and maintenance; regular exercise can also reduce the impact of many physical health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and Type II diabetes. Physical activity is a potent treatment for the prevention and alleviation of depression, and depression is twice …
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ROWERS' PERCEPTIONS OF EXERCISE ADHERENCE AND ROWING CULTURE: A MIXED-METHODS INVESTIGATION
The purpose of this study was two-fold: to quantitatively explore competitive rowers' perspectives of the benefits and barriers to exercise, and to use follow-up qualitative interviews to elicit insight into rowers' views of their sport culture, personal experience, and what it takes to be a …
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Comparison of Exercising and Nonexercising Type 2 Diabetics on Health Locus of Control, Fatigue, Risk Factors, and Barriers
… from northeast South Dakota were studied to determine if there were differences in exercising versus nonexercising subjects on their locus of control, fatigue levels, risk factors, and barriers. This study used a comparative descriptive survey design. The research instrument consisted of a …
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A Study Of Why Older People 65+ Do Or Do Not Exercise
This qualitative study uses interviews to examine factors explaining why 20 elderly individuals from a variety of occupations and still living in the community independently did or did not exercise. Within the limits of this qualitative study, the reasons elderly participants gave for avoiding …
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Antenatal exercise using an innovative exergame program
… during pregnancy is an important modifiable factor that can improve physical health and prevent adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. However, many pregnant women do not meet the current recommendations for physical activity. Perceived barriers to exercise for pregnant women have been …
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Factors Affecting Pregnancy Weight Gain In African American Women
… and obesity, are also more susceptible to weight retention due to pregnancy than women of other races, leading to increased risk of health problems for mother and child. However, research into physical activity and nutritional barriers has not often included this population. …
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