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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2013

Attitudes of asthmatic and nonasthmatic children to physical exercise.

Vithleem Dimitrakaki, Konstantinos Porpodis, Evangelos Bebetsos, Paul Zarogoulidis, Antonis Papaiwannou, Theodora Tsiouda, Hlias Tsioulis, Konstantinos Zarogoulidis

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  1. Asthma risk in young people who attended chlorinated swimming pools in early childhood.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo · 2025
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  3. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL IN ASTHMATIC ADOLESCENTS: CROSS-SECTIONAL POPULATION-BASED STUDY.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo
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8 authors.

Vithleem DimitrakakiDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece;
Konstantinos Porpodis
Evangelos Bebetsos
Paul Zarogoulidis
Antonis Papaiwannou
Theodora Tsiouda
Hlias Tsioulis
Konstantinos Zarogoulidis

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of this study was to examine the physical activity of children with and without asthma in Greece, the factors affecting their intention to exercise, and the influence of gender.

methodThe study involved 50 children with asthma and 50 children without asthma, aged 9-14-years old. We used the leisure time exercise questionnaire to assess the frequency and intensity of exercise. The planned behavior scale examined seven factors affecting physical activity: attitude, intention, self-identity, attitude strength, social role model, information, and knowledge.

resultsAsthmatic children did not differ significantly in mild, moderate, and overall level of physical activity from children without asthma but they participated less in intense and systematic exercise. The two asthmatic groups did not differ in any of the planned behavior factors. Significant differences between genders occurred with respect to self-identity and social role model. Boys appeared to exercise more regularly and intensely compared to girls.

conclusionAsthmatic children did not systematically participate in physical activity, preferring mostly mild and moderate intensity activities. Children with and without asthma had comparable positive attitudes and intentions toward exercise.

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asthmahealth behaviorplanned behavior theorysports

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PMID23378744
PMCPMC3554104

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