Abstract
PURPOSE
To identify the prevalence of Sedentary Lifestyle (SL) and associations between its defining characteristics (DC) and related factors (RF) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
DATA SOURCES
123 patients with ACS were assessed for SL through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Associations between DC and RF was investigated by Pearson's Chi square and Fisher's exact test.
DATA SYNTHESIS
56.1% had SL. Insufficient motivation and Insufficient resources for physical activity were associated with two DC.
CONCLUSION
SL was frequent and there were associations between RF and DC.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Multi-professional interventions should aim at motivating patients to adopt physical activities.
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