Research Article

Self-Efficacy to Engage in Physical Exercise and Walking Ability Best Predicted Exercise Adherence after Stroke

Table 2

Correlation coefficients and statistical significance ( values) between exercise adherence and all measured predictors ().

PredictorsCoefficient value

EPQ (stroke)-Brazil factors(1) Presence of instruction/planning0.100.34
(2) Feeling able to exercise0.62<0.0001
(3) Exercise with family/friends0.260.81
(4) Exercise in fitness centers with people of same age0.050.67
(5) Exercise alone-0.130.22
(6) Exercise in fitness centers with people with stroke0.010.92
(7) Routine-0.040.68
Walking speed (m/s)0.460.001
HAP adjusted activity scores0.240.02

EPQ (stroke)-Brazil = Exercise Preference Questionnaire (stroke)-Brazil; HAP = human activity profile.