What makes patients with diabetes adopt physical activity behaviors? —a transtheoretical model approach

ConclusionA very low proportion of patients with diabetes are in maintenance phase of physical activity with a majority in various stages of change. The patients show various processes of change which all help in moving them through the early stages of change. Perceived pros and cons influence the physical activity behavior change and measures taken to address them are likely to positively influence physical activity behavior.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research