Abstract

Approximately 36% of university students did not meet the recommendations for physical activity, and over 60% engaged in too much sedentary behaviors. Self-efficacy for physical activity, self-regulation for sitting less and moving more, and family and peer support for physical activity are significant predictors of physical activity among university students.

Author Details

Ching-Wen Hung, MSN, RN, Health Center, Office of Student Affairs, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung, Taiwan; Yun-Ping Lin, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan

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Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

National Taichung University of Education, Taichung, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, University Student

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Factors affecting physical activity and sedentary behavior in university students: A cross-sectional study

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Approximately 36% of university students did not meet the recommendations for physical activity, and over 60% engaged in too much sedentary behaviors. Self-efficacy for physical activity, self-regulation for sitting less and moving more, and family and peer support for physical activity are significant predictors of physical activity among university students.