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Women's and Men's Exercise Adherence After a Cardiac Event: Does Age Make a Difference?

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this secondary analysis was to determine whether age affects women's and men's exercise adherence after a cardiac event. In a convenience sample of 248 adults ages 38 to 86 who had a cardiac event, exercise adherence (three exercise sessions per week) was compared between men and women in three age groups (younger than 60, 61 to 70, and older than 70). Exercise patterns were recorded by heart rate monitors worn during exercise. No differences were found in adherence between the age groups for women; older men were nonadherent sooner than younger men when controlling for fitness level, pain, comorbidity, self-efficacy, depressed mood, and social support. Exercise adherence after a cardiac event was higher for younger men compared with older men. For all age groups, less than 37% of the total sample adhered to a three-times-per-week exercise regimen after 1 year, suggesting that interventions to maintain exercise adherence are needed.

Source: Research in Gerontological Nursing

DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20090706-03

Authors: Mary A. Dolansky, Beth Stepanczuk, Jacqueline M. Charvat, Shirley M. Moore

Institutions: Case Western Reserve University, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Health and Mental Health

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Center for Research Resources