Predictors of Physical Activity in Type ۲ Diabetic Patients Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

Objective: Low physical activity is the fourth risk factor of death worldwide. Approximately ۲۷% risk of diabetes is reduced by ۱۵۰ minutes of moderate physical activity per week. The present study was designed to determine the predictors of physical activity promotion among type ۲ diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional study ۳۲۰ patients with type ۲ diabetes were included. The data collection tool was a questionnaire, consisting of three main parts; demographic characteristics, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) theoretical constructs. Statistical software package SPSS (SPSS Inc version ۲۰) used for all statistical analyses. To determine physical activity and predictive factors a series of logistic regression and bivariate correlations and descriptive analysis were computed. Results: About ۵۷.۵% of patients had moderate levels of physical activity. Significant positive correlation between subjective norms and attitudes toward behavior (P-value= .۰۰۰۱) was seen. Significant positive correlations between behavioral intention and attitude toward the behavior (P-value= .۰۰۰۱) and subjective norms (P-value= .۰۰۰۱) was observed. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed TPB based physical activity and demographic variable have key role in diabetic patient physical activity levels. To promote physical activity these findings can be used to design effective interventions

کلیدواژه ها:

Physical activities ، Theory of planned behavior ، Diabetes mellitus type ۲