Physical activity as a correlate of symptoms, quality of life, comorbidity, and disability status in Hispanics with multiple sclerosis.
Exercise
Hispanic or Latino
Multiple sclerosis
Physical activity
Quality of life
Journal
Disability and health journal
ISSN: 1876-7583
Titre abrégé: Disabil Health J
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101306633
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
04 2023
04 2023
Historique:
received:
12
07
2022
revised:
30
09
2022
accepted:
19
10
2022
medline:
5
4
2023
pubmed:
20
11
2022
entrez:
19
11
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience disproportionate rates of mobility disability compared to non-Hispanic Whites with MS. Physical activity (PA) is highlighted as a potential adjuvant therapy for improving MS symptoms and disease progression, however less than 30% of Hispanics with MS report sufficient levels of PA. The current study aimed to examine the correlates of PA behavior among Hispanics with MS in the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis Registry (NARCOMS). In Spring 2015, 136 NARCOMS participants identified as Hispanic and completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). IPAQ scores were converted to Health Contribution Scores (HCS) for estimating PA. The association between the HCS scores and MS symptoms (i.e., mobility, cognition, fatigue, spasticity, hand function, bowel/bladder, sensory, tremors, depression, and pain), quality of life (QOL), comorbid conditions, and disability status were evaluated using Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficients with follow-up multivariable regression analyses. The mean age among participants was 58 years and 79% identified as female. The mean MS disease duration was 20 years and 68% reported relapsing disease course. The mean HCS score among participants was 15.6 ± 20.9. HCS was moderately associated with disability status (r This study highlights correlates of PA behavior among Hispanics with MS. Researchers and clinicians may consider disability status, mobility, and physical health related QOL in future studies examining PA among Hispanics with MS.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience disproportionate rates of mobility disability compared to non-Hispanic Whites with MS. Physical activity (PA) is highlighted as a potential adjuvant therapy for improving MS symptoms and disease progression, however less than 30% of Hispanics with MS report sufficient levels of PA.
OBJECTIVES
The current study aimed to examine the correlates of PA behavior among Hispanics with MS in the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis Registry (NARCOMS).
METHODS
In Spring 2015, 136 NARCOMS participants identified as Hispanic and completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). IPAQ scores were converted to Health Contribution Scores (HCS) for estimating PA. The association between the HCS scores and MS symptoms (i.e., mobility, cognition, fatigue, spasticity, hand function, bowel/bladder, sensory, tremors, depression, and pain), quality of life (QOL), comorbid conditions, and disability status were evaluated using Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficients with follow-up multivariable regression analyses.
RESULTS
The mean age among participants was 58 years and 79% identified as female. The mean MS disease duration was 20 years and 68% reported relapsing disease course. The mean HCS score among participants was 15.6 ± 20.9. HCS was moderately associated with disability status (r
CONCLUSIONS
This study highlights correlates of PA behavior among Hispanics with MS. Researchers and clinicians may consider disability status, mobility, and physical health related QOL in future studies examining PA among Hispanics with MS.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36402726
pii: S1936-6574(22)00152-2
doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101398
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
101398Informations de copyright
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