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Motivation to physical activity among adults with high risk of type 2 diabetes who participated in the Oulu substudy of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study
- Authors:
- KORKIAKANGAS Eveliina, TAANILA Anja M., KEINANEN-KIUKAANNIEMI Sirkka
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 19(1), January 2011, pp.15-22.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Globally, the number of people at risk of, or diagnosed with, type 2 diabetes is increasing. However, this can be prevented by lifestyle changes such as increased levels of physical activity. This study researched the motivators and barriers to physical activity among individuals with high risk of type 2 diabetes who participated in a sub-study of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study in Oulu, Finland. It also considered whether the motivators or barriers changed during the follow-up from 2003 to 2008. Questionnaires were conducted twice; in the first follow-up in 2003 63 participants answered the questionnaire, and in the second follow-up in 2008 71 participants answered the questionnaire. Findings indicated that motivators to physical activity included weight management, feelings of physical and mental well-being. Social relationships associated with exercise were also motivators. In conclusion, the authors suggest that regular counselling is important in order to promote exercise among older people, and that motivators to exercise are strengthened by positive experiences of exercise.