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Predictors of physical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes
Ronald C Plotnikoff1, Linda Trinh, Kerry S Courneya
1School of Education, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. ron.plotnikoff@newcastle.edu.au
Objectives:
To determine demographic, medical, social cognitive, and environmental predictors of aerobic physical activity and resistance training in a population sample of adults with type 2 diabetes.
Methods:
Two hundred forty-four (244) participants completed questionnaires with a 3-month follow-up. Multiple and logistic regression models examined predictors of aerobic activity and resistance training.
Results:
Several factors were associated with higher levels of both aerobic physical activity and resistance training; self-efficacy was the strongest predictor for both modes of activity.
Conclusions:
The findings can guide physical activity promotion interventions and programs for this population, profiling those who are least active.
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