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Factors Influencing Physical Activity Behavior among Iranian Women with Type 2 Diabetes Using the Extended Theory of Reasoned Action
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal ; : 513-522, 2011.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-22252
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Findings of most studies indicate that the only way to control diabetes and prevent its debilitating effects is through the continuous performance of self-care behaviors. Physical activity is a non-pharmacological method of diabetes treatment and because of its positive effects on diabetic patients, it is being increasingly considered by researchers and practitioners. This study aimed at determining factors influencing physical activity among diabetic women in Iran, using the extended theory of reasoned action in Iran.

METHODS:

A sample of 352 women with type 2 diabetes, referring to a Diabetes Clinic in Khoy, Iran, participated in the study. Appropriate instruments were designed to measure the desired variables (knowledge of diabetes, personal beliefs, subjective norms, perceived self-efficacy, behavioral intention and physical activity behavior). The reliability and validity of the instruments were examined and approved. Statistical analyses of the study were conducted by inferential statistical techniques (independent t-test, correlations and regressions) using the SPSS package.

RESULTS:

The findings of this investigation indicated that among the constructs of the model, self efficacy was the strongest predictor of intentions among women with type 2 diabetes and both directly and indirectly affected physical activity. In addition to self efficacy, diabetic patients' physical activity also was influenced by other variables of the model and sociodemographic factors.

CONCLUSION:

Our findings suggest that the high ability of the theory of reasoned action extended by self-efficacy in forecasting and explaining physical activity can be a base for educational intervention. Educational interventions based on the proposed model are necessary for improving diabetics' physical activity behavior and controlling disease.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Self Care / Reproducibility of Results / Self Efficacy / Intention / Diabetes Mellitus / Forecasting / Iran / Motor Activity Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Diabetes & Metabolism Journal Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Self Care / Reproducibility of Results / Self Efficacy / Intention / Diabetes Mellitus / Forecasting / Iran / Motor Activity Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Diabetes & Metabolism Journal Year: 2011 Type: Article