Leisure-Time Physical Activity Participation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults With a Spinal Cord Injury in Australia.
Int J Public Health
; 69: 1607276, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
Adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) are often sedentary, increasing their risk of cardiometabolic diseases. Leisure-time Physical Activity (LTPA) is physical activity completed during recreation time for enjoyment. We aimed to quantify LTPA in people ≥45 years with SCI and to explore its relationship with participants' characteristics.Methods:
This is a secondary analysis on a subset of the Australian International SCI Survey in participants ≥45 years, at least 12 months post-injury. We described levels of LTPA and used multivariable regressions to estimate the associations between participant characteristics and LTPA.Results:
Of 1,281 participants (mean age 62.7 years, mean time since injury 18.7 years; 74% males) 44% reported no participation in LTPA. The average LTPA participation was 197 (SD 352) minutes per week (median 50). Females (ß = -62.3, 95% CI [-112.9, -11.7]), and participants with non-traumatic injuries (ß = -105.2, 95% CI [-165.9, -44.6]) performed less LTPA. Time since injury was not associated with moderate-to-heavy LTPA (LR Probability > F = 0.785).Conclusion:
LTPA promotion in the SCI population ≥45 years focusing on females and non-traumatic injuries is warranted.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Traumatismos da Medula Espinal
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Exercício Físico
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Atividades de Lazer
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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