Factors associated with physical activity engagement among adults with rheumatoid arthritis: A cross‐sectional study

Objectives Physical activity (PA) has a number of benefits for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. However, these patients are more physically inactive than the general population. The primary aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with PA engagement among RA patients. The secondary...

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Published in:Musculoskeletal care 2019-06, Vol.17 (2), p.163-173
Main Authors: Tan, Xiang Li, Pugh, Gemma, Humby, Frances, Morrissey, Dylan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - psychology
barriers
benefits
cardiovascular risk
Cross-Sectional Studies
Exercise
Exercise - psychology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
perceptions
physical activity
Physical fitness
Preferences
questionnaire
Rheumatoid arthritis
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Summary:Objectives Physical activity (PA) has a number of benefits for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. However, these patients are more physically inactive than the general population. The primary aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with PA engagement among RA patients. The secondary aim was to identify their preference for PA support. Methods There were 96 participants, 76 of whom were female, with a mean age of 56.9 years (range = 34–72 years) and a median RA disease duration of 5 years (interquartile range = 2–12). All patients completed questionnaires assessing demographic status, health status (including cardiovascular disease [CVD] risk and RA disease profile), PA levels and preferences, alongside the perceived benefits of—and barriers to—PA. Hierarchical regressions were carried out to assess the relationship between reported PA levels and both engagement determinants and disease features. Results Forty‐five per cent (n = 44) had low levels (
ISSN:1478-2189
1557-0681
DOI:10.1002/msc.1385