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Associations between psychological factors and accelerometer-measured physical activity in urban Asian adults

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  • Andre Matthias Müller

    (National University of Singapore
    University of Malaya)

  • Chuen Seng Tan

    (National University of Singapore
    National University Health System and National University of Singapore)

  • Anne H. Y. Chu

    (National University of Singapore
    Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR))

  • Rob Martinus Dam

    (National University of Singapore
    National University Health System and National University of Singapore
    Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health)

  • Falk Müller-Riemenschneider

    (National University of Singapore
    National University Health System and National University of Singapore
    Charite University Medical Centre Berlin)

Abstract

Objectives Examine the association between psychological variables and accelerometer-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in urban Asians. Methods A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Singapore. Participants wore an accelerometer for 7 days to measure physical activity (PA). Demographic, anthropometric and psychological data were also collected. Psychological variables included PA guideline knowledge, motivational profile for PA self-regulation (5 subscales), perceived barriers to PA (4 subscales) and perceived social support for PA. Regression models with adjustment for socio-demographic variables were fitted. Results External regulation (b = − 13.03, 95% CI − 34.55; − 1.50) and perceived daily life barriers (b = − 12.63, 95% CI − 24.95; − 0.32) were significantly associated with fewer weekly MVPA minutes. A significant interaction between perceived social support and age (p = 0.046) was found. Social support was significantly negative associated with MVPA minutes in younger (

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  • Andre Matthias Müller & Chuen Seng Tan & Anne H. Y. Chu & Rob Martinus Dam & Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, 2019. "Associations between psychological factors and accelerometer-measured physical activity in urban Asian adults," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 64(5), pages 659-668, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:64:y:2019:i:5:d:10.1007_s00038-019-01203-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-019-01203-6
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