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. 2010 May;39(2):192-7.
doi: 10.1007/s12160-009-9149-9.

Examining the individual and perceived neighborhood associations of leisure-time physical activity in persons with spinal cord injury

Kelly P Arbour-Nicitopoulos  1 , Kathleen A Martin Ginis, Philip M Wilson; SHAPE-SCI Research Group
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Examining the individual and perceived neighborhood associations of leisure-time physical activity in persons with spinal cord injury

Kelly P Arbour-Nicitopoulos et al. Ann Behav Med. 2010 May.

Abstract

Background: Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) constructs have been shown to be useful for explaining leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). However, other factors not captured by the TPB may also be important predictors of LTPA for this population.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the role of neighborhood perceptions within the context of the TPB for understanding LTPA in persons living with SCI.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional analysis (n = 574) using structural equation modeling involving measures of the TPB constructs, perceived neighborhood esthetics and sidewalks, and LTPA.

Results: TPB constructs explained 57% of the variance in intentions and 12% of the variance in behavior. Inclusion of the neighborhood variables to the model resulted in an additional 1% of the variance explained in intentions, with esthetics exhibiting significant positive relationships with the TPB variables.

Conclusion: Integrating perceived neighborhood esthetics into the TPB framework provides additional understanding of LTPA intentions in persons living with SCI.

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