Barriers and facilitators of physical activity in adolescents with intellectual disabilities: An analysis informed by the COM-B model.

Gary McDermottNoel E BrickStephen ShannonBen FitzpatrickLaurence Taggart

Published in: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID (2022)

This is the first study to use the COM-B model to explore school-based physical activity behaviour, for adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Identification of such physical activity behavioural determinants can support the development of effective and sustainable interventions.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
young adults
sleep quality
depressive symptoms