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ArticlePloS one2020

Physical fitness cognition, assessment, and promotion: A cross-sectional study in Taiwan.

Te-Wei Ho, Hsing-Hua Tsai, Jui-Fen Lai, Sue-Min Chu, Wan-Chung Liao, Han-Mo Chiu

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Article in PloS one, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Te-Wei HoDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-4371-6936
Hsing-Hua TsaiHealth Management Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-9877-0630
Jui-Fen LaiHealth Management Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Sue-Min ChuHealth Management Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wan-Chung LiaoHealth Management Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Han-Mo ChiuHealth Management Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
National Taiwan University Hospital · TWNational Taiwan University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionMany health organizations have promoted the importance of the health-related benefits of physical fitness and physical activity. Studies have evaluated effective public health practice aiming to understand the cognition of physical activity among youths and adolescents. However, studies investigating the level of cognition and knowledge of physical fitness among Asian adults are lacking. PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the self-awareness level of physical fitness and exercise prescription and the demand for physical fitness assessment among Taiwanese adults.

methodsIn January-July 2019, a cross-sectional anonymous survey was conducted using Research Electronic Data Capture to gather data on demographic data, cognition investigation of physical fitness and exercise prescription, cognitive test of physical fitness and exercise prescription, and demand for physical fitness assessment.

resultsThe questionnaire was answered by 200 respondents. The rating for cognition investigation of physical fitness was 2.63-3.13 (unclear to mostly clear) and for exercise prescription was 2.05-2.76 (unclear) (rated on a 5-point Likert scale). Results show that lack of awareness was highest for health-related physical fitness, exercise prescription, and exercise progress planning. 98% of subjects did not know the latest recommended guidelines for physical activity, despite most agreeing that physical fitness and exercise are good for health. Most subjects (72%) indicated a willingness to accept self-pay service for physical fitness assessments.

conclusionsThis is the first study to report on the demand for cognition, assessment, and promotion of physical fitness among Taiwanese adults. The study shows that the subjects widely lack knowledge in the cognition of physical fitness and exercise prescription. Furthermore, a self-pay service for the physical fitness assessment and individualized exercise prescription were acceptable to most subjects, especially those undergoing regular health examinations. The findings are encouraging and will aid support for health organizations and professionals in the development and management of promotion strategies on health-related physical fitness in preventive medicine and health promotion.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultAgedAwarenessCognitionCross-Sectional StudiesExerciseExercise TestExercise TherapyFemaleHealth PromotionHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysical FitnessTaiwan

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