Key result
In patients with coronary heart disease, perceived barriers, habits, and perceived difficulties significantly predicted the intention to exercise (R2=0.41, p<0.0001).
Population
161 cardiac patients who have suffered from coronary heart disease (CHD)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May guide cardiac rehab focus on barriers and habits; leaves open causal effects on exercise adherence.
Cross-Sectional (n=161)
Effect estimate: R2 0.41
p-value: p=<0.0001
Perceived barriers, habits, and perceived difficulties are significant predictors of intention to exercise in patients with coronary heart disease, highlighting areas to target in cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Godin et al. (1991) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary heart disease (n=161). In patients with coronary heart disease, perceived barriers, habits, and perceived difficulties significantly predicted the intention to exercise (R2=0.41, p<0.0001).
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