Publications by authors named "N SantaBarbara"
Article Synopsis
- With improved antiretroviral therapies, people with HIV are living longer but face higher rates of chronic diseases and physical impairments, making regular exercise important for reducing health issues.
- Older adults with HIV often encounter specific challenges to exercising, and measuring their exercise self-efficacy (ESE) can help identify these barriers.
- A study comparing ESE between older adults with HIV and those without found significant differences before exercise intervention; however, ESE did not change after 12 weeks, suggesting future interventions should focus on enhancing motivation through support and rewards.
Motivation for physical activity and sedentary behaviors (e.g., desires, urges, wants, cravings) varies from moment to moment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExercise can improve physical and mental health for young people at risk for and with HIV, but prevalence rates remain low. This study explored exercise preferences and barriers among young people at risk for and with HIV, and potential gender differences. A total of 129 participants (66.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Workplace wellness programs can reduce cardiovascular risk and improve worker productivity; however, recruitment and adherence remain a challenge. Tailoring programs based on employee exercise preferences may address these concerns.
Methods: A total of 458 UCLA adult employees who responded to UCLA Bruin marketing e-mail completed a battery of questions regarding their exercise preferences (eg, preferred duration, intensity, type).
Motivation for bodily movement, physical activity and exercise varies from moment to moment. These motivation states may be "affectively-charged," ranging from instances of lower tension (e.g.
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