학술논문
Factors That Influence Physical Activity in Individuals With Down Syndrome: Perspectives of Guardians and Health Professionals.
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Article
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*PARENT attitudes
*CAREGIVER attitudes
*SPORTS participation
*HAPPINESS
*DOWN syndrome
*ATTITUDES of medical personnel
*GROUNDED theory
*RESEARCH methodology
*ECOLOGY
*INTERVIEWING
*PHYSICAL activity
*QUALITATIVE research
*GUARDIAN & ward
*HEALTH behavior
*INTERPERSONAL relations
*DECISION making
*EXERCISE
*PEOPLE with disabilities
*MANAGEMENT
*STATISTICAL sampling
*DATA analysis software
*HEALTH promotion
*INTELLECTUAL disabilities
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0736-5829
Abstract
Identifying factors that influence physical activity (PA) among individuals with Down syndrome is essential for PA promotion. Insight can be gained from guardians and health professionals. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of guardians and health professionals on facilitators and barriers of PA in individuals with Down syndrome. Interviews were conducted with 11 guardians (five mothers, four fathers, and two legal guardians) and 11 professionals (four PA specialists, three physical therapists, and four occupational therapists). Grounded theory was applied. Barriers and facilitators fit the levels of the ecological model of health behavior: (a) intrapersonal (perceived rewards), (b) interpersonal (interaction), (c) community (availability of programs), (d) organizational (school systems), and (e) policy (education). Guardians and professionals agreed on the importance of enjoyment, interaction, and programs to promote PA. Differences between groups were identified at the organizational and policy levels. PA in persons with Down syndrome is influenced by interactions between individual and environmental factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]