Diabetes Metab J.  2011 Oct;35(5):513-522. 10.4093/dmj.2011.35.5.513.

Factors Influencing Physical Activity Behavior among Iranian Women with Type 2 Diabetes Using the Extended Theory of Reasoned Action

• Didarloo A
• Shojaeizadeh D
• Ardebili H
• Niknami S
• Hajizadeh
• Alizadeh M

• KMID: 1857507
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2011.35.5.513

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Findings of most studies indicate that the only way to control diabetes and prevent its debilitating effects is through the continuous performance of self-care behaviors. Physical activity is a non-pharmacological method of diabetes treatment and because of its positive effects on diabetic patients, it is being increasingly considered by researchers and practitioners. This study aimed at determining factors influencing physical activity among diabetic women in Iran, using the extended theory of reasoned action in Iran.
METHODS
A sample of 352 women with type 2 diabetes, referring to a Diabetes Clinic in Khoy, Iran, participated in the study. Appropriate instruments were designed to measure the desired variables (knowledge of diabetes, personal beliefs, subjective norms, perceived self-efficacy, behavioral intention and physical activity behavior). The reliability and validity of the instruments were examined and approved. Statistical analyses of the study were conducted by inferential statistical techniques (independent t-test, correlations and regressions) using the SPSS package.
RESULTS
The findings of this investigation indicated that among the constructs of the model, self efficacy was the strongest predictor of intentions among women with type 2 diabetes and both directly and indirectly affected physical activity. In addition to self efficacy, diabetic patients' physical activity also was influenced by other variables of the model and sociodemographic factors.
CONCLUSION
Our findings suggest that the high ability of the theory of reasoned action extended by self-efficacy in forecasting and explaining physical activity can be a base for educational intervention. Educational interventions based on the proposed model are necessary for improving diabetics' physical activity behavior and controlling disease.

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus; Motor activity; Self efficacy; Theory of reasoned action

MeSH Terms

Diabetes Mellitus
Female
Forecasting
Humans
Intention
Iran
Motor Activity
Reproducibility of Results
Self Care
Self Efficacy

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  Fig. 1 The extended theory of reasoned action applied to physical activity behavior.

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