Predictability Of The Theory Of Planned Behavior Constructs In Practice Of Physical Activity Of Recuperating Alcoholics

Abstract

Alcoholic’s attitude has been reported to be a crucial motivational factor in promoting practice of physical activity during alcohol rehabilitation; however, evidence suggests this is not basically the case (Friederichs et al., 2015). For recuperating alcoholics to be inspired to practice physical activity, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control are predictors of physical activity during alcohol rehabilitation (Martinsen, 2008). Physical activity intention is a significant predictor of practicing physical activity during alcohol rehabilitation. Studies have described many factors associated with the intention to be physically active during alcohol rehabilitation (Martinsen, 2008; Chepkwony, Chelule & Barmao, 2013; Barry, 2017). These factors have been identified at the individual and the societal levels, which affect the magnitude and patterns of consumption and can increase the risk of alcohol use disorders and other alcohol-related problems in drinkers and others (Greenwood et al., 2011; Chaput et al., 2011). Environmental factors such as availability of alcohol and effectiveness of alcohol policies are relevant factors in explaining alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm (Stubbs et al., 2014; Petter et al., 2009). Understanding factors associated with intention to practice physical activity allows health professionals plan and evaluate appropriate interventions to improve physical activity initiation and intensity. Public health guidelines promote at least 150 min/week of moderate-vigorous leisure-time physical activity to aim at decreasing the risks for metabolic diseases for alcoholics (Reads et al., 2001). However, the majority of recuperating alcoholics in the general population do not follow this prescription for enough moderate-vigorous exercise and this may be Abstract: