Year: 2016
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: A systematic literature review was developed with the aim to analyze the influence\nof individual beliefs and expectations on health interventions associated with physical activity\n(PA) and exercise (PE) in adult populations. The authors conducted a search in the PubMed,\nBioMed Central and Psycinfo databases between November and January of 2013. Six studies\nwere included in this review. Despite limitations, it is apparent that the literature on this subject\nhas been developed in recent years, however, there is still the need for further intervention\nstudies related to PE and PA. For the behavioral modification, and with respect to the initiation\nand maintenance of physical exercise, it is assumed the importance of the beliefs of health and\ndiscomfort associated with the practice, indicating that the professionals associated with health\npromotion should act in order to readjust these beliefs. There seems to be a positive association\nbetween individual beliefs and intentions of starting some sort of PA or PE, or even to maintain\nthe activity performed over time. The role of health related professionals, in order to adjust the\nindividual beliefs that may be behind any limitations to practice, plays an extremely important\nrole.
Authors: Diogo Teixeira, António L. Palmeira
Language: Portuguese
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2290086713