Diet, Physical Activity, and Stress Among Wheelchair Users With Multiple Sclerosis: Examining Individual and Co-Occurring Behavioral Risk Factors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examined individual and co-occurring behavioral risk factors (diet, exercise, and stress) in wheelchair users with multiple sclerosis (MS) and potential association with MS symptoms (ie, fatigue, depression, anxiety, pain, sleep, and health-related quality of life [HRQOL]).

Design

Survey.

Setting

General Community.

Participants

One hundred twenty-three wheelchair users with MS completed this study (N=123).

Interventions

Not applicable.

Main outcome measures

Participants were mailed instructions for accessing online questionnaires (demographic and clinical characteristics, Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Assessment Tool, and MS symptoms).

Results<

SUBMITTER: Silveira SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10073284 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature