Physical activity among adults with intellectual disabilities living in community settings

J J Peterson; K F Janz; John B Lowe

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.01.007

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Physical activity among adults with intellectual disabilities living in community settings

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Physical activity among adults with intellectual disabilities living in community settings

J J Peterson, K F Janz and John B Lowe

Preventive Medicine, Vol.47(1), pp.101-106

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.01.007

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adult

mentally disabled persons

exercise

health behaviour

physical fitness

Objective. The aim was to objectively monitor steps accrued by a sample of adults with intellectual disabilities and to describe physical activity patterns by monitoring steps taken across weekdays, weekends, and hours of the day using time-stamped technology. Method. This study used pedometers with time-stamped recording capabilities to measure physical activity behavior of 131 adults with mild to moderate levels of intellectual disabilities living in community-based supported living group settings in Iowa. Participants wore a pedometer for seven consecutive days. All data was collected in 2006 and analyzed in 2007. Results. The participants accrued 6508 ± 3296 steps/day. Controlling for age, participants with mild intellectual disability were more active than participants with moderate intellectual disability (F = 7.03, p < .01). A total of 14.1% accumulated 10,000 steps/day. Participants were more active on weekdays than on weekends (Z = − 7.36, p < .01), and least active during the evening period compared to the morning and afternoon hours (Fr = 103.3, p < .01). Conclusion. Physical activity (steps/day) achieved by the majority of this population is insufficient for health benefits, particularly among individuals with moderate intellectual disability. Evenings and weekends are especially inactive time periods.

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Title: Physical activity among adults with intellectual disabilities living in community settings
Authors: J J Peterson (Author) - Oregon Health and Science University, United States
K F Janz (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
John B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Publication details: Preventive Medicine, Vol.47(1), pp.101-106
Publisher: Academic Press
Date published: 2008
DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.01.007
ISSN: 0091-7435
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449187902621
Output Type: Journal article

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