Abstract
Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) represents an important factor contributing to the development and management of osteoporosis
yet research linking LTPA with perceived health markers has been limited in this cohort. The purpose of this study was to
test the relationship between LTPA and perceived health controlling for select demographic factors and chronic conditions
in people living with osteoporosis. Population-health survey data from cycle 2.2 of the Canadian Community Health Survey were
used in conjunction with linear multiple regression models. Participants were 1538 (n
female
= 1371) adults who reported living with osteoporosis. Demographic factors, chronic conditions, and more frequent participation
in LTPA accounted for variance in diverse indices representing perceived health. LTPA was the only predictor to account for
unique variance in each marker of perceived health. Overall, it would appear that increased use of LTPA as an adjunct to therapeutic
interventions may be a viable aid to enhancing self-perceived health amongst Canadians living with osteoporosis.
yet research linking LTPA with perceived health markers has been limited in this cohort. The purpose of this study was to
test the relationship between LTPA and perceived health controlling for select demographic factors and chronic conditions
in people living with osteoporosis. Population-health survey data from cycle 2.2 of the Canadian Community Health Survey were
used in conjunction with linear multiple regression models. Participants were 1538 (n
female
= 1371) adults who reported living with osteoporosis. Demographic factors, chronic conditions, and more frequent participation
in LTPA accounted for variance in diverse indices representing perceived health. LTPA was the only predictor to account for
unique variance in each marker of perceived health. Overall, it would appear that increased use of LTPA as an adjunct to therapeutic
interventions may be a viable aid to enhancing self-perceived health amongst Canadians living with osteoporosis.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s11482-012-9169-7
- Authors
- Katie E. Gunnell, Sport and Exercise Psychology Lab, School of Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Diane E. Mack, Behavioural Health Sciences Research Lab, Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, 500 Glenridge Avenue, St Catharines, ON L2S3A1, Canada
- Philip M. Wilson, Behavioural Health Sciences Research Lab, Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, 500 Glenridge Avenue, St Catharines, ON L2S3A1, Canada
- Jonathan D. Adachi, St Joseph’s Hospital, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Journal Applied Research in Quality of Life
- Online ISSN 1871-2576
- Print ISSN 1871-2584