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 (
).
| Predictors | Coefficient | value |
| EPQ (stroke)-Brazil factors | (1) Presence of instruction/planning | 0.10 | 0.34 | (2) Feeling able to exercise | 0.62 | <0.0001 | (3) Exercise with family/friends | 0.26 | 0.81 | (4) Exercise in fitness centers with people of same age | 0.05 | 0.67 | (5) Exercise alone | -0.13 | 0.22 | (6) Exercise in fitness centers with people with stroke | 0.01 | 0.92 | (7) Routine | -0.04 | 0.68 | Walking speed (m/s) | 0.46 | 0.001 | HAP adjusted activity scores | 0.24 | 0.02 |
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EPQ (stroke)-Brazil = Exercise Preference Questionnaire (stroke)-Brazil; HAP = human activity profile.
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