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    Reducing Attrition in Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults

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    Authors
    Jancey, Jonine
    Lee, Andy
    Howat, Peter
    Clarke, Ann
    Wang, Kui
    Shilton, T.
    Date
    2007
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Jancey, Jonine and Lee, Andy and Howat, Peter and Clarke, Ann and Wang, Kui and Shilton, Trevor. 2007. Reducing Attrition in Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 15 (2): pp. 152-165.
    Source Title
    Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
    ISSN
    10638652
    School
    Health Promotion
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/25434
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This study investigated attrition in a 6-month physical activity intervention for older adults. The program was based on the social-cognitive theory incorporating self-efficacy factors. Two hundred forty-eight insufficiently active 65- to 74-year olds were recruited from the Australian federal electoral roll. The intervention comprised walking and strength and flexibility exercises and was conducted in 30 local neighborhoods where the participants resided. Characteristics of individuals lost to attrition (n = 86, 35%) were compared with those of programcompleters (n = 162, 65%). Logistic-regression analysis showed that those lost to attrition came from areas of lower socioeconomic status, were overweight and less physically active, and had lower walking self-efficacy scores and higher loneliness scores. The results suggest that early assessment of these characteristics should be undertaken to identify individuals at risk of attrition, to improve retention, and to avoid potential bias.

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