英文摘要 |
The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with the stages of change for physical activity in adolescents. Data came from a structured questionnaire administered through a simple random sampling technique to 243 junior high schools 7th-grade students. Result show approximately 50.6 % of adolescents reported undertaking PA irregularly. 23.3 % were overweight and obese (n=57), the amount of physical activity was 36.42 (Kcal/kg/ day). Overall, 24.8% and 40.3% of students watched TV( more than 4 h a day) and computer use ( 1-2 h a day) on holidays more than during school days. Subjects in the maintenance stage had significantly higher levels self-efficacy of PA (4.93), perceived benefits of PA (3.28) and attitude of PA (4.82) than pre-contemplators. self-efficacy of PA (r=.25,P<.01) and perceived benefits of PA (r=.13,P<.05) were positive associated with overall PA, perceived barriers(r=-.22,P<.01) were negative associated with PA. Linear regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between physical activity and possible correlates. Collectively, all variables explained 24% of the variance in PA, the self-efficacy of PA (β= .17,P <.01) , PA equipment (β= .35,P<.05) and use of computer 4-5 h/day (β= -.27,P<.05) were significant positive predictors of PA. Conclusion: Increasing self-efficacy of PA, perceived benefit of PA, PA equipment, computer usage management but also with reduce perceived barriers of PA are effective way, to increase physical activity among junior high schools 7th-grade students in early stages of change toward action and maintenance. |