Factors associated with physical activity in elderly nursing home residents: a path analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) is low among elderly residents in nursing homes in China. We aimed to determine the factors that influence PA among elderly nursing home residents and their direct or indirect effects on PA levels.

Methods

The PA levels of the participants were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and their health beliefs were assessed using a self-developed 18-item questionnaire titled the 'Health Beliefs of Nursing Home Residents Regarding Physical Activity' in accordance with Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs. The correlations between HBM constructs and PA levels were analyzed and a regression-based path analysis was conducted to examine the relationships between HBM constructs and PA levels.

Results

A total of 180 r

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7406386 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature