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What factors are associated with physical activity promotion in the podiatry setting? a cross-sectional study
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Crisford, P and Aitken, D and Winzenberg, T and Venn, A and Cleland, V, What factors are associated with physical activity promotion in the podiatry setting? a cross-sectional study, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport pp. 1-7. ISSN 1440-2440 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2020.08.008
Abstract
Design: Cross sectional survey.
Method: In 2016-17 Australian podiatrists were invited to complete an online survey. Items assessed by Likert scale included; frequency of assessing and promoting physical activity and podiatrists' intentions, attitudes, social norms, confidence, barriers, role beliefs and perceived knowledge and skills regarding the promotion of physical activity. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling.
Results: Of 316 respondents, 62% reported always/or often giving general and 39% specific physical activity advice. Attitudes to physical activity promotion were mostly positive and 83% agreed it was part of their role. Many believed they have the knowledge 62%) and skills to promote physical activity. Most podiatrists were confident to carry out basic physical activity promotion activities (83%), but fewer were confident assessing physical activity levels (54%), providing specific advice (47%), monitoring patient physical activity levels (49%) and carrying out physical activity counselling (41%). Modelling revealed intention to promote physical activity was most strongly influenced by experiential beliefs (β=0.35, 95%CI 0.20-0.51) and instrumental beliefs (β=0.27, 95%CI 0.15-0.40), whereas physical activity promotion was influenced by intention (β=0.45, 95%CI 0.35-0.55) and behavioural control (β=0.43, 95%CI 0.33-0.53).
Conclusion: Physical activity promotion is feasible and regularly practiced in the podiatry setting, however current practice appears suboptimal. Attitudes and behavioural control appear influential in engagement and deserve consideration when designing strategies to improve delivery in podiatric practice.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | clinical behaviour, health promotion, physical activity, podiatrist, promotion |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Public health |
| Research Field: | Health promotion |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
| Objective Field: | Behaviour and health |
| UTAS Author: | Crisford, P (Dr Paul Crisford) |
| UTAS Author: | Aitken, D (Associate Professor Dawn Aitken) |
| UTAS Author: | Winzenberg, T (Professor Tania Winzenberg) |
| UTAS Author: | Venn, A (Professor Alison Venn) |
| UTAS Author: | Cleland, V (Associate Professor Verity Cleland) |
| ID Code: | 141715 |
| Year Published: | 2020 |
| Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
| Deposited On: | 2020-11-12 |
| Last Modified: | 2021-02-15 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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