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. 2011 May;35(3):359-70.
doi: 10.5993/ajhb.35.3.9.

Predictors of physical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes

Ronald C Plotnikoff  1 , Linda Trinh, Kerry S Courneya, Nandini Karunamuni, Ronald J Sigal
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Predictors of physical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes

Ronald C Plotnikoff et al. Am J Health Behav. 2011 May.

Abstract

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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