Relationship between, Self-Efficacy, Beliefs, and Physical Activity in Inflammatory Arthritis

Norelee Kennedy, Stephen Gallagher, Louise Larkin, Alexander D. Fraser

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Abstract

Background: The benefits of physical activity (PA) in inflammatory arthritis (IA) patients are well-established. However, levels of PA in the IA population are suboptimal and the psychological determinants of PA are poorly understood. Objective: The study aimed to examine the self-reported PA levels and psychological determinants of PA for the IA population. Methods: A cross-sectional study of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was conducted to explore the association between demographic and psychological variables such as self-efficacy and belief about PA, and levels of PA and energy expenditure (EE). PA was recorded using the Yale Physical Activity Survey (YPAS). Results: A total of 102 participants were included in the study. Participants reported low levels of PA [mean ± standard deviation (SD), 24.3 ± 18.2]. Beliefs about PA, but not self-efficacy, correlated with levels of self-report PA over the past week (r = 0.25, p = 0.01), over the past month (r = 0.21, p = 0.04), and EE (r = 0.31, p = 0.01). Conclusion: People with IA have decreased levels of PA. Beliefs about PA are associated with levels of self-report PA and EE in this population. These data provide a useful signpost for guiding and designing interventions to improve PA levels in IA populations by altering beliefs about PA.

Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
Pages (from-to)33-40
Number of pages8
JournalHong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
Volume34
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2016

Keywords

  • Beliefs
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Physical activity
  • Self-efficacy

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