In:
Diabetes Spectrum, American Diabetes Association, Vol. 22, No. 3 ( 2009-01-01), p. 170-177
Abstract:
Objective. The purposes of this study were to describe physical activity habits of individuals with type 2 diabetes participating in a self-management initiative conducted in real-world settings that was sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF); to assess changes in physical activity over time; and to identify factors associated with physical activity levels. Research design and methods. Clinical and community-based programs participating in the RWJF-funded Diabetes Initiative implemented comprehensive models for self-management, including supports to increase physical activity. A cohort of 622 largely lower-income and ethnic minority program participants (72% female, 85% overweight or obese) completed telephone surveys assessing self-reported physical activity levels at two times that were about 8 months apart. Results. Approximately 70% of participants who reported being inactive at Time 1 reported at least some physical activity at Time 2. Approximately 29% of participants who reported insufficient activity at Time 1 increased their activity enough to meet current public health guidelines at Time 2, whereas 28% of those who were sufficiently active no longer met the guidelines. Sufficient physical activity was associated with greater intervention intensity; being male, younger, and speaking English; and having greater self-efficacy, a lower BMI, and a health care provider who assisted in finding physical activity resources. Conclusions. Personal, behavioral, and program factors were related to physical activity levels among participants in these comprehensive self-management programs.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1040-9165
,
1944-7353
DOI:
10.2337/diaspect.22.3.170
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Diabetes Association
Publication Date:
2009
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2043905-2
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