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Factors associated with regular physical activity participation among people with severe mental ill health.

Masuma Pervin MishuEmily J PeckhamPaul N HeronGarry Alan TewBrendon StubbsSimon Gilbody
Published in: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology (2018)
Having a better self-perceived general health and placing importance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle were important predictors of regular PA. Lifestyle interventions targeting increased PA among people with SMI should be shaped by their health perception and informed by their needs.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cardiovascular disease
  • health information
  • body mass index
  • weight loss
  • health promotion
  • type diabetes
  • depressive symptoms
  • early onset