'I can't relate to it': Exploring autistic and non-autistic adults' perceptions of the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite sufficient physical activity (PA) being strongly associated with better health outcomes, half of the Australian population does not meet the Australian PA and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines. This shortfall is more pronounced among autistic adults, who exhibit poorer health outcomes and lower PA levels than non-autistic adults. Despite these disparities, there is a limited understanding of how autistic and non-autistic individuals perceive and interpret the PA guidelines.

Methods

This study investigated how autistic and non-autistic adults perceive and comprehend the Australian PA guidelines. This study used interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Results

A total of 15 autistic and 20 non-autistic adults were interviewed, and 4 themes that were lar

SUBMITTER: Thompson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652688 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature