ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2017
Low Levels of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
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- Natural Setting Interventions to Increase Physical Activity Level in Older Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2025Pooled it
- The Top 50 Most Cited Articles on Special Olympics: A Bibliometric Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Sedentary behaviour levels in adults with an intellectual disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis.HRB open research · 2021Pooled it
- Body Expression-Based Intervention Programs for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- Correlates of Sedentary Behaviour in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities-A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Pooled it
- A comparison of the Don't Stop! Game and the Step it UP! Game to increase step counts of adults with disabilities.Journal of applied behavior analysis · 2026Trial
- Changes in Adiposity, Muscular Strength, and Functional Capacity Following a National Holiday Break in Chilean Students with Intellectual Disabilities Attending Special-Education Schools.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Progressive Resistance Exercise Training and Physical and Behavioural Health Components in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Repeated Time-Series Design.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Inclusive and Collaborative Exergame for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Development and Usability Study.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
- Understanding Physical Activity Demands and Reported Perceptions of Fatigue in Children with Developmental Disabilities.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Monitoring Physical Activity in Students with Intellectual Disabilities: The Contribution of Physical Education, Gender and Disability Level.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Structure of Weekly and Daily Physical Activity of Adults with Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disabilities in the Context of Barriers in Accessibility: A Preliminary Study.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- Associations of nutritional awareness, body mass index, mental health, and fitness components among undergraduate university students.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Quantifying Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review of Assessment Methodologies.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Organized physical activity and sedentary behaviors in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability.World journal of psychiatry · 2023Article
- Examining the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines among Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Pilot Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Observational
- Anxiety, depression, and well-being in autistic adults and adults with other developmental disabilities: A longitudinal cross-lagged analysis.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2023Article
- How disability severity is associated with changes in physical activity and inactivity from adolescence to young adulthood.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2023Article
- Interprofessional Approach to Educate Health Care Students About Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Adaptive Communication and Physical Activity Planning.MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources · 2023Article
- Investigation of the effects of physical education activities on motor skills and quality of life in children with intellectual disability.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2023Article
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Abstract
Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are more likely to lead sedentary lifestyles and have low levels of physical activity (LLPA). The present study investigated the prevalence of reported LLPA and time spent watching TV in adults with ID and identified the associated factors for these behaviors. The proxy informants of 1618 adults with ID completed the surveys regarding their health behaviors. Multiple logistic regressions were employed for LLPA and multiple linear regressions for time spent watching TV. About 60% of adults with ID had LLPA and average time spent watching TV was 3.4 h a day. Some characteristics and health and function variables were identified as associated factors. While engaging in community activities and involvement in Special Olympics were inversely associated with LLPA, they were not associated with time spent watching TV. Attending day/educational programs or being employed were associated with spending less time watching TV. Findings highlight differential factors associated with LLPA versus TV-watching behavior in adults with ID. Hence, a key strategy aimed at increasing physical activity includes promoting participation in social and community activities, while targeted activities for reducing sedentary behavior might focus on providing day programs or employment opportunities for adults with ID.
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