| Autor: |
Opeyemi A. Idowu, Benedicta Omoijahe, Henrietta O. Fawole, Inioluwa Adeagbo, Bolarinwa I. Akinola |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Vol 29, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2536-9660 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s43161-024-00187-6 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Access to physical activity information provides opportunities for enduring and relevant messaging regarding physical activity. This may be a potential vehicle to optimise physical activity participation among emerging adults. This study aimed to characterise the physical activity information-seeking behaviour in a sample of university undergraduate emerging adults. Methods Five hundred and seventy-five undergraduate students (age = 21.7 ± 1.9 years) participated in the study. Respondents’ physical activity information-seeking behaviour was obtained using an adapted instrument, while physical activity and barriers were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Exercise Benefits and Barrier Scale. Results Three hundred and fifty-one respondents (61%) of respondents sought physical activity information. The majority of these individuals (73.8%) sought physical activity information using social media. After identifying and controlling for confounders including engaging in physical activity programmes and faculty of study, having low physical activity levels was associated with a |
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