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  • Garry A Tew
    York St. John
  • Laura Bailey
    School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK
  • Rebecca J Beeken
    School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK
  • Cindy Cooper
    University of Sheffield
  • Robert Copeland
    Sheffield Hallam University
  • Samantha Brady
    University of York
  • Paul Nicholas Heron
    University of York
  • Andrew Hill
    School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK
  • Ellen Lee
    University of Sheffield
  • Panagiotis Spanakis
    University of York
  • Brendon Stubbs
    King's College London
  • Gemma D Traviss-Turner
    School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK
  • Lauren Walker
    University of York
  • Stephen Walters
    University of Sheffield
  • Simon Gilbody
    University of York
  • Emily Jane Peckham
    University of York

Adults with severe mental ill health may have specific attitudes toward physical activity. To inform intervention development, we conducted a survey to assess the physical activity patterns, preferences, barriers, and motivations of adults with severe mental ill health living in the community. Data were summarised using descriptive statistics, and logistic regressions were used to explore relationships between physical activity status and participant characteristics. Five-hundred and twenty-nine participants (58% male, mean age 49.3 years) completed the survey. Large numbers were insufficiently active and excessively sedentary. Self-reported levels of physical activity below that recommended in national guidelines were associated with professional inactivity, consumption of fewer than five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, older age, and poor mental health. Participants indicated a preference for low-intensity activities and physical activity that they can do on their own, at their own time and pace, and close to home. The most commonly endorsed source of support was social support from family and friends. Common motivations included improving mental health, physical fitness, and energy levels. However, poor mental and physical health and being too tired were also common barriers. These findings can inform the development of physical activity interventions for this group of people.

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Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
Rhif yr erthygl2548
CyfnodolynInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Cyfrol20
Rhif y cyfnodolyn3
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StatwsCyhoeddwyd - 31 Ion 2023
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