Exploration of the level of physical activity in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and factors associated with related benefits and perceived barriers
Issued Date
2022-05-01
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ISSN
01253395
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85133547967
Journal Title
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology
Volume
44
Issue
3
Start Page
594
End Page
601
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology Vol.44 No.3 (2022) , 594-601
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Khobkhun F. Exploration of the level of physical activity in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and factors associated with related benefits and perceived barriers. Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology Vol.44 No.3 (2022) , 594-601. 601. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/86508
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Exploration of the level of physical activity in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and factors associated with related benefits and perceived barriers
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Abstract
Characteristics of physical activity have been studied in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) but the benefits and perceived barriers are not well understood. This study aimed to describe the level of physical activity and the factors associated with physical activity in individuals with PD in Thailand. 87 individuals with PD were recruited. Questionnaires considering demographics, physical activity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, perceived self-efficacy, interpersonal influence and situational influence with physical activity were recorded. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests, odd-ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) revealed that 48% of individuals with PD were taking part in recreational physical activity, with 40% of these travelling to and from the activity by walking or using a bicycle, and 12% performing the activities at work. Physical activity had a statistically significant association (p<0.05) greater with perceived benefits and self-efficacy and lower with perceived barriers which helps our understanding of the benefits and perceived barriers in Thailand.