Symptoms, Self-efficacy, and Physical Activity Among Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Overview

Journal Res Nurs Health

Specialties Health Services
Nursing
Public Health

Date 2006 Nov 30

PMID 17131278

Citations 30

Authors

Robert W Motl

Erin M Snook

Edward McAuley

Rachael C Gliottoni

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Abstract

Using social-cognitive theory, we examined the associations among symptoms, self-efficacy, and physical activity in 196 individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants completed symptoms, self-efficacy, and physical activity measures and wore an accelerometer for 7 days. There was a moderate inverse correlation between symptoms and physical activity (varphi = -.42). Subsequent analyses indicated that symptoms had direct negative relationships with self-efficacy (gamma = -.32) and physical activity (gamma = -.24), and self-efficacy had a direct positive relationship with physical activity (beta = .57). This study provides initial support for symptoms as a correlate of physical activity in individuals with MS. Monitoring symptoms during a physical activity program and altering the exercise prescription during symptom exacerbation might be a method for increasing exercise adherence.

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