Intention and regular physical activity behavior and associated factors in individuals with coronary artery disease

• DOI: 10.12820/rbafs.v.19n2p234
• Publication Date: 2014-05-08T02:18:08Z
• Authors: Josi Oliveira; Marcelo Silva; Leonardo Alves; Marlos Domingues
• Keywords: Demographics; Habit

The study measured the intention to engage in physical activities (PA) during hospital stay and Behavior after two months, as factors associated both outcomes patients with coronary artery disease. A longitudinal was conducted adults diagnosed disease admitted a reference cardiology hospital, southern Brazil. sample composed by 150 men women interviewed twice, first and, later, months leave. questionnaire administered evaluate demographics, socioeconomics, behavioral nutritional variables. Psychosocial variables of Theory Planned were also assessed. Mean age 58 years (range 30 79 years), 51.3% 89.3% white. At time hospitalization, 37.2% individuals perform any activity for at least minutes week six preceding cardiac event 48.2% showed positive intent practice. In multivariable analysis, Perceived Behavioral Control, Risk Habit. prevalence discharge 46.3% only variable determinant behavior. Actions aiming behavior change must focus on psychosocial aspects while are still improve secondary prevention adopting an active