Background Increasing self-efficacy is an effective mechanism for increasing physical
activity, especially for older people. Purpose The aim of this review was to identify behaviour …

Falls in older adults are a major health concern, yet the “fear of falling”, a common
psychosocial response that can occur post-fall, has seldom been investigated. A scoping …

Although exercise is essential for the treatment of fibromyalgia, adherence is low. Walking,
as a form of physical exercise, has significant advantages. The aim of this article is to …

Effects of B-Active2 (Enjoy Being Physically Active by Walking Safely: A Leisure Education
Program) on the risk of falls, stress, and well-being of a sample of 44 adults with ASD (ages …

Background Demographic changes over the past decades call for the promotion of health
and disease prevention for older patients, as well as strategies to enhance their …

Given research connecting leisure experiences with well-being and challenges associated
with aging, there are social-psychological principles that have been particularly insightful in …

Health-related proactivity in older adults may significantly increase medication handling,
adherence and patient safety. Deficiencies in training in critical characteristics and diversity …

Background Fear of falling (FoF) is a lasting concern about falling that leads to an individual
avoiding activities that he/she remains capable of performing. It is a common condition …

Motivation to engage in physical activity (PA) is of research interest due to the United States'
failure to achieve significant gains in the rates of individuals meeting national PA …

In order to publish in the American Journal of Health Studies, authors must assign the
copyright to American Journal of Health Studies, CPHR Publishing (the Publisher) and …