[Effects of the exercise self-efficacy and exercise benefits/barriers on doing regular exercise of the elderly].

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of exercise self-efficacy and exercise benefits/barriers on doing regular exercise among elderly.

Methods: The subjects were 484 older adults who were eligible and agreed to participate in this study. Data were collected from July 27 to September 21, 2007 by face-to-face, and private interviews.