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Effects of a Behavioral Program on Exercise Adherence and Exercise Self-Efficacy in Community-Dwelling Older Persons
Joint Authors
Kuan, Chua Siew
Justine, Maria
Azizan, Azliyana
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
This study determines the effects of a behavioral program on exercise adherence (step counts) and level of exercise self-efficacy (ESE) in community-dwelling older persons.
Methods.
Sixty-three participants (age = 63.8±4.5 years) were enrolled in this controlled quasi-experimental study.
They were divided into 3 groups: (1) EBG performed a 6-week exercise intervention followed by a 5-week behavioral program, (2) EG performed exercise intervention similar to EBG, and (3) control group (CG) did not receive any interventions.
Step counts were measured based on the scores recorded by a pedometer while ESE was measured by a self-reported ESE scale.
Results.
Data analysis showed significant differences due to time effect (F(1,2)=39.884, P<0.01, and η=.399); time and group interactions (F(2,60)=112.683, P<0.01, and η=.790); and between-group effect (F(2,60)=12.524, P<0.01, and η=.295) for step counts.
As for ESE, significant differences were also found for time effect (F(2,4)=66.628, P<0.05, and η=.526); time and group interactions (F(2,60)=4.562, P=0.014, and η=.132); and between-group effect (F(2,60)=13.632, P<0.05, and η=.312).
EBG presented with significantly higher mean changes for both step counts and ESE compared to other groups (all P<0.05).
Conclusion.
This study suggests that the addition of a behavioral program is superior as compared to exercising alone on increasing exercise adherence and level of self-efficacy in older persons.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Azizan, Azliyana& Justine, Maria& Kuan, Chua Siew. 2013. Effects of a Behavioral Program on Exercise Adherence and Exercise Self-Efficacy in Community-Dwelling Older Persons. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460090
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Azizan, Azliyana…[et al.]. Effects of a Behavioral Program on Exercise Adherence and Exercise Self-Efficacy in Community-Dwelling Older Persons. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460090
American Medical Association (AMA)
Azizan, Azliyana& Justine, Maria& Kuan, Chua Siew. Effects of a Behavioral Program on Exercise Adherence and Exercise Self-Efficacy in Community-Dwelling Older Persons. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460090
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460090