The relationship between dyspnea-related kinesiophobia and physical activity in people with COPD: a moderated mediation model.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to assess the levels of physical activity (PA) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), investigate the impact of dyspnea-related kinesiophobia on them, and further examine the moderated mediation effects of exercise perception and exercise self-regulatory efficacy on this relationship. This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2023 to May 2024. Data were collected using the Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Long Form, Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale, and Exercise Self-Regulatory Efficacy Scale. Descriptive statistics and Process macro in the SPSS program were used for data analysis. A total of 239 patients with COPD were included, and median physical activities were 64.50 (28.00, 126.55)

SUBMITTER: Jiang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914060 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature