Due to lack of high quality studies and often only one manuscript reporting on a particular determinant , we concluded " insufficient evidence " for most associations between determinants and physical activity or exercise .
Background The health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise have been widely acknowledged .
Unfortunately , a decline in physical activity is observed in older adults .
Knowledge of the determinants of physical activity ( unstructured activity incorporated in daily life ) and exercise ( structured , planned and repetitive activities ) is needed to effectively promote an active lifestyle .
Our aim was to systematic ally review determinants of physical activity and exercise participation among healthy older adults , considering the method ological quality of the included studies .
Incorporating Self-Efficacy and Interpersonal Support in an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Older Women
ABSTRACT Purpose : To compare the efficacy of five versus one session of Behavioral Counseling in a 12-week intervention to increase self-efficacy and family and friend support for activity , and examine self-efficacy and support as mediators of activity among 46 urban women . Methods : A r and omized , controlled trial conducted during 2004 in Omaha , Nebraska . Outcomes were analyzed with Repeated Measures -ANOVA and path analysis . Findings : No significant change was observed in self-efficacy in the five-session group , but a significant decrease was observed in the one-session group ( p = .005 ) . Family and friend support increased significantly in the five-session group ( p < .001 , p = .019 ) . The intervention effect on activity was mediated through change in self-efficacy and family support . Conclusions : Five behavioral counseling sessions maintained self-efficacy and increased family and friend support although the intervention did not directly affect activity . Implication s : The intervention can be replicated within various community setting
Due to lack of high quality studies and often only one manuscript reporting on a particular determinant , we concluded " insufficient evidence " for most associations between determinants and physical activity or exercise .
Background The health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise have been widely acknowledged .
Unfortunately , a decline in physical activity is observed in older adults .
Knowledge of the determinants of physical activity ( unstructured activity incorporated in daily life ) and exercise ( structured , planned and repetitive activities ) is needed to effectively promote an active lifestyle .
Our aim was to systematic ally review determinants of physical activity and exercise participation among healthy older adults , considering the method ological quality of the included studies .