Motivational and emotional correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior after cardiac rehabilitation: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study assessed physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) levels and their motivational and emotional health-related correlates, in outpatients following a cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) program, and compared these variables with those of a healthy control group.

Methods

The study included 119 participants: 68 CR outpatients (M_age 57.76 ± 10.76; 86.76% males) and 51 control participants matched on age (M_age 57.35 ± 6.33 years; 45.10% males). PA and SB were assessed using accelerometers during the first week post-discharge for outpatients and during a typical week for controls. Motivational (i.e., perceived capabilities, affective and instrumental attitudes, intention, approach-avoidance tendencies) and emotional health

SUBMITTER: Fessler L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448298 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature