- Title
- Self-reported physical activity preferences in individuals with prediabetes
- Creator
- Taylor, Lorian M.; Spence, John C.; Raine, Kim; Sharma, Arya M.; Plotnikoff, Ronald C.
- Relation
- The Physician and Sportsmedicine Vol. 39, Issue 2, p. 41-49
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.3810/psm.2011.05.1894
- Publisher
- JTE Multimedia, LLC
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2011
- Description
- Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to determine the physical activity (PA) preferences in a sample of individuals with prediabetes. Methods: Individuals with prediabetes (N = 232) residing in Northern Alberta, Canada completed a mailed questionnaire that assessed demographic and health variables, self-reported PA (Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire), and PA preferences. Results: Respondents indicated they would like to be counseled about PA (75%), were physically able to participate (96%), were interested in a PA program for individuals with prediabetes (86%), and were most interested in walking (71%). Activity status, number of comorbidities, level of employment, marital status, body mass index, and time since diagnosis with prediabetes all demonstrated significant influence on different PA preference variables. Conclusions: There is a demand for PA-related programs for individuals with prediabetes. Incorporating identified PA preferences of those with prediabetes might aid in the development of relevant intervention tools, programs, and strategies to support PA.
- Subject
- physical activity; prediabetes; counseling; preferences
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1065983
- Identifier
- uon:17987
- Identifier
- ISSN:0091-3847
- Language
- eng
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