ERIC Number: EJ1332931
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
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Brief Report: Caregiver Perceived Physical Activity Preferences of Adults with Down Syndrome
Oreskovic, Nicolas M.; Agiovlasitis, Stamatis; Patsiogiannis, Vasiliki; Santoro, Stephanie L.; Nichols, Dominica; Skotko, Brian G.
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v35 n3 p910-915 May 2022
Background: Adults with Down syndrome commonly have low levels of physical activity and face social barriers to engaging in physical activity, including boredom and companionship concerns. Adults with Down syndrome are at increased risk for several co-occurring medial conditions known to benefit from physical activity, including obesity and dementia. Method: This study surveyed 140 caregivers of adults with Down syndrome to determine the physical activity preferences of their adult with Down syndrome. Results: Dancing was the most frequently caregiver-reported physical activity preference for adults with Down syndrome, followed by walking and active video gaming. Rowing, using an elliptical machine, and jogging were the least preferred activities. Most caregivers reported that their adult with Down syndrome has a companion available for physical activity. Conclusion: Promoting dance in adults with Down syndrome, a caregiver-reported preferred form of physical activity, may help improve physical activity levels and decrease sedentary behaviours in this population.
Descriptors: Adults, Down Syndrome, Physical Activity Level, Barriers, At Risk Persons, Health Behavior, Preferences, Physical Activities, Recreational Activities, Athletics, Dance, Video Games
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (DHHS/NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: K23HD100568
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