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Showing 1 to 20 of 41 for “"International Physical Activity Questionnaire"”.
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Measurement of physical activity and associated health and functional outcomes in older South Africans
… to measure validity and reliability of two PA questionnaires, the Yale Physical Activity Survey for older adults (YPAS) and the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), in a group of South African older adults.
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Sedentary Behaviors and Physical Activity in Relation to Class Standing in University Students
<p>The researcher studied sedentary behaviors and physical activity (PA) of university students in relation to class standings. Participants were 294 university students for the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ) and 264 students for the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) …
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The effects of exercise are larger than physical activity on obstructive sleep apnea severity
… konur. Alþjóðlegi spurningalistinn um hreyfingu (International Physical Activity Questionnaire, IPAQ) var notaður og veitti annars vegar upplýsingar um almenna hreyfingu og hins vegar skipulagða hreyfingu þátttakenda og hlutlæg svefnmæling fyrir kæfisvefnsgreininguna. Líkamsþyngdarstuðull …
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An evaluation of the Black Country in Motion: a community led intervention for the engagement of hard to reach, physically inactive communities of the Black Country
Physical activity has been associated with reducing the risk of poor health and improving health and wellbeing. However contrary to this knowledge, physical activity levels remain significantly low with an estimate of 20 million adults being inactive in the UK (BHF, 2017), the cost of which is a …
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Motivational Interviewing via Co-Active Life Coaching Intervention for Women Seeking a more Physically Active Lifestyle
… and 12-week study duration engagement in physical activity (PA) for 25 women between the ages of 30 and 55 years. Participants were assessed quantitatively using the previously validated McAuley Exercise-Specific Self-Efficacy Scale (EXSE), McAuley Barrier-Specific Self-Efficacy Scale …
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L'attività motoria acquatica come nuovo approccio terapico alla cardio-diabetologia
The role of general physical activity on improving cardiometabolic profile and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes is widely demonstrated. However, little is known about the effects of specific water exercise program in patients with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, the aims of this pilot …
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The Relationship Between Teacher Burnout and Physical Activity Among High School Teachers
… implications of teacher burnout are related to physical and emotional health problems for teachers, reduced student academic performance, and increased rates of teacher migration and attrition. One strategy for mitigating teacher burnout is to increase levels of physical activity. The purpose of …
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Impact of Physical Activity and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption on Arterial Stiffness
Purpose: Previous research has indicated that physical inactivity (PI) is linked to arterial stiffness. Similarly, a significant link between sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and poor cardiovascular health has been identified. The majority of previous research relating to arterial stiffness has …
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Perceived Benefits and Barriers in Patients Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Between 18 and 44 Years of Age: A Pilot Study
… approach to identify perceived benefits of physical activity and perceived barriers to physical activity in female patients diagnosed with SLE between 18 and 44 years of age to answer the following research question: “What are the perceived benefits of physical activity and the perceived …
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Health, Wellbeing, and Academic Achievement among Urban College Students
… mindfulness (Mindful Attention Awareness Scale), physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form), and substance use (Rutgers Collegiate Substance Abuse Screening Test). This study then assessed whether these experiences differed for students who were achieving highly …
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Physical Activity and Psychosocial Adjustment Among 1st and 2nd year Undergraduate Students
… this study was to identify how participation in physical activity, as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) Short Form may assist or hinder in students academic, social, personal-emotional adjustment and institutional attachment to college life, as measured by the …
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The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Stress, and Academic Performance
<p>Changes in physical activity (PA) patterns and stress levels are common among college students. Not only are physiological and psychological changes occurring, changes in academic performance can be disrupted. Despite descriptive and intervention data already provided on PA and stress, limited …
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Neighborhood environment and physical activity
Introduction Insufficient levels of physical activity are one of the top contributors to global mortality, and it is an important public health priority to increase the proportion of physically active people in the population. The interest in environmental determinants of physical activity has been …
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A prospective examination of change in executive function and physical activity in older breast cancer survivors
… breast cancer survivors (BCS) meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines. Theories of self-regulation and research with older adults suggest that executive function (EF) plays an important role in PA, yet the impact of lower EF on older survivors’ PA is unknown. My project addressed this …
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Care staff intentions to support adults with a learning disability to engage in physical activity: an application of the theory of planned behaviour
… with a learning disability to take part in physical activity. Previous research has suggested that people with a learning disability take part in less physical activity than those without disabilities. Research also shows that people with a learning disability have additional health needs …
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Psychological Factors, Health Behaviors, and CVD Risk in Caregivers of Thai Older Adults with Dementia
… perceived social support) and health behaviors (physical activity and sleep quality) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among family caregivers of Thai older adults with dementia, and assessed indirect effect of resilience on CVD risk, guided by the conceptual framework of Kubzansky and …
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The development and evaluation of an mHealth-delivered comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programme
… convergent validity of a smartphone delivered physical activity questionnaire. After Text4Heart was finalised, a randomised controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention on adherence to lifestyle change. Results The systematic review showed five of seven …
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The Effect of Physical Activity Levels on Hydration Markers in Non-Athletic Free-Living Individuals
<p>Higher levels of physical activity requires increased fluid intake due to increased water losses via sweating. PURPOSE: To determine the effect of physical activity on hydration status and water intake. METHODS: This study involved 8 visits to the Human Performance Laboratory over 22 days. Body …
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Fresh start: a group-based intervention to promote physical activity among college freshman
Physical activity levels tend to decline as students transition from high school to college, and freshmen college women may be particularly susceptible to physical activity barriers. It is possible that providing physical activity resources and support via text messages could assist freshmen women …
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Slaugytojų su sveikata susijusio elgesio ir psichologinės gerovės sąsajos /
… and convenience sampling. Five validated questionnaires were used to create the research instrument: the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Nutrition Assessment Questionnaire, the World Health Organization Well-Being Index, the UK Health and Safety Executive Work Stress …
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