Attitudes of Asthmatic and Nonasthmatic Children to Physical Exercise

Overview

Journal Patient Prefer Adherence

Date 2013 Feb 5

PMID 23378744

Citations 2

Authors

Vithleem Dimitrakaki

Konstantinos Porpodis

Evangelos Bebetsos

Paul Zarogoulidis

Antonis Papaiwannou

Theodora Tsiouda

Hlias Tsioulis

Konstantinos Zarogoulidis

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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the physical activity of children with and without asthma in Greece, the factors affecting their intention to exercise, and the influence of gender.

Method: The study involved 50 children with asthma and 50 children without asthma, aged 9-14-years old. We used the leisure time exercise questionnaire to assess the frequency and intensity of exercise. The planned behavior scale examined seven factors affecting physical activity: attitude, intention, self-identity, attitude strength, social role model, information, and knowledge.

Results: Asthmatic children did not differ significantly in mild, moderate, and overall level of physical activity from children without asthma but they participated less in intense and systematic exercise. The two asthmatic groups did not differ in any of the planned behavior factors. Significant differences between genders occurred with respect to self-identity and social role model. Boys appeared to exercise more regularly and intensely compared to girls.

Conclusion: Asthmatic children did not systematically participate in physical activity, preferring mostly mild and moderate intensity activities. Children with and without asthma had comparable positive attitudes and intentions toward exercise.

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