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Deborah Walton Smith1, Quinn Griffin, Joyce Fitzpatrick
1Department of Nursing, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, USA. smith@gem.gonzaga.edu
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|February 2, 2011
Summary
Most overweight and obese adults believe exercise has more pros than cons. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) can help patients tip the decisional balance toward regular physical activity by emphasizing exercise benefits.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Health promotion
- Obesity research
Background:
- Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns.
- Understanding behavioral change is crucial for promoting exercise in these populations.
- The role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in guiding health behavior change is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between exercise stage and decisional balance.
- To investigate factors influencing exercise adoption in overweight and obese individuals.
- To inform APN strategies for promoting physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Convenience sample of 175 individuals aged 40+ with a body mass index (BMI) over 25.
- Assessment of participants' current stage of exercise adoption.
- Evaluation of participants' perceptions of the pros and cons of exercise.
Main Results:
- One-fourth of participants intended to start exercising within a month.
- 39% of participants exercised regularly, and 23% had done so for over six months.
- A positive correlation was observed between the perceived pros of exercise and the likelihood of exercising.
Conclusions:
- Perceived benefits (pros) of exercise significantly influence individuals' intention to engage in physical activity.
- APNs can facilitate health behavior change by reinforcing and expanding the perceived advantages of exercise.
- Shifting the decisional balance requires pros to outweigh cons, particularly for those considering exercise initiation.
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