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Understanding the Association of Self-Efficacy, Mood, and Demographics with Physical Activity in Syrian and Iraqi Refugees: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jordan.

Rula A Amr, Ahmed M Al-Smadi, Rula A Deiranieh, Romel A Amr, Amal H Mayyas, Rand T Akasheh

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Article in TheScientificWorldJournal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Rula A AmrDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, American University of Madaba, Madaba, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5514-793X
Ahmed M Al-SmadiDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, Al Al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5523-7417
Rula A DeiraniehDepartment of Nutrition and Food Processing, Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan.
Romel A AmrDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic, St George's University Hospital, London, UK.
Amal H MayyasDepartment of Pharmacy, American University of Madaba, Madaba, Jordan.
Rand T AkashehDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, American University of Madaba, Madaba, Jordan.
American University of Madaba · JOAl al-Bayt University · JOAl-Balqa Applied University · JO

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Abstract

Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed at investigating the influence of sociodemographic factors on physical activity among Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jordan. In addition, it sought to determine the predictive ability of self-efficacy and mood in relation to the level of physical activity in this population. Methods: A convenient sample of refugees residing in Jordanian cities was collected. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire pack consisting of a demographic data sheet, a physical activity level questionnaire, the Brunel Mood Scale, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze demographic details, while the chi-square test examined the association between physical activity and demographic factors. The independent Results: Most participants reported low levels of physical activity. The frequency of moderate-to-high physical activity was higher in male participants, those with higher education, better health, and higher income. Compared to participants of low physical activity, those in the moderate-to-high physical activity category expressed significantly higher mean score of self-efficacy but lower mean scores of tension, depression, anger, vigor, fatigue, and confusion, indicating better mood. The logistic regression analysis for physical activity indicated that the model was significant for education, income, good health perception, self-efficacy, and one mood subscale (vigor), with these variables collectively accounting for 11-18% of the variance ( Conclusion: The higher physical activity level is significantly associated with being male, higher education, higher income, better health, higher self-efficacy, and increased vigor. These findings highlight the importance of considering sociodemographic factors and psychological aspects, such as self-efficacy and mood, when addressing physical activity among refugees in Jordan.

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AffectExerciseRefugeesSelf EfficacyAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIraqJordanMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesSyriaYoung Adult

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