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Background
Older adults aged 65 and over are the fastest growing segment of the World‘s population (World Health Organisation [WHO], 2011). Although prolongation of life remains an important public health goal, of even greater significance is the preservation of the capacity toRead more
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Physical Activity (PA)
Physical activity has well documented health benefits (Pedersen et al., 2006). It is well established that physical activity plays a key role in the prevention of non-communicable diseases and disabilities among the elderly due to its close relationship withRead more
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Sedentary Behaviour (SB)
Sedentary Behaviour (SB) is defined as any waking behaviour characterized by an energy expenditure ≤ 1.5 metabolic equivalent (METs) while in a sitting or reclining posture. The effect of SB on health is two-fold; firstly, the amount of time spentRead more
Self-Management-Strategies (SMS)
From a health perspective, one of the most frequently used theories to inform behaviour change interventions is social cognitive theory (Bandura, 1977). This theory identifies self-efficacy, defined as confidence in own capabilities, as the main casual determinant of behaviour, andRead more