Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity of Recipients of a Kidney Transplant: Results From the ADHERE BRAZIL Multicenter Study

CONCLUSIONS: This study identified factors associated with physical inactivity after kidney transplantation that may guide future multilevel behavioral change interventions for physical activity.IMPACT: In a multicenter sample of recipients of a kidney transplant with a prevalence of physical inactivity of 69%, we found associations between this behavior and patient- and center-level factors. At the patient level, the chance of physical inactivity was positively associated with smoking, obesity, and patient morbidity (peripheral vascular disease and hospitalization events after kidney transplantation). Conversely, a high family income and a student status negatively correlated with physical inactivity. At the center level, the presence of a dedicated professional to motivate physical activity resulted in a reduced chance of physical inactivity. A broad knowledge of barriers associated with physical inactivity can allow us to identify patients at a high risk of not adhering to the recommended levels of physical activity.PMID:38591795 | DOI:10.1093/ptj/pzae058

Source: Health Physics - April 9, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Emiliana S Sertorio Fernando A B Colugnati Kris Denhaerynck Stefan De Smet Jose O P Medina Maycon M Reboredo Sabina De Geest Helady Sanders-Pinheiro None On Behalf Of The Adhere Brazil Study Team Source Type: research