Association between selected psychosocial factors and physical activity amongst Stroke survivors in Ibadan, Nigeria

Oral Presentation B7.7

Authors

  • Ayodeji A. Fabunmi University of Ibadan
  • Gabriel O. Oni University of Ibadan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.535

Keywords:

Adults, Stroke, Physical Activity, Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression

Abstract

Background: Stroke survivors are at risk of physical activity decline and psychosocial factors have been linked with this. Purpose: Aim of this study was to determine association between selected psychosocial factors and physical activity among stroke survivors in Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey. Fifty-five stroke survivors were recruited from Physiotherapy clinics in three hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State. Nigeria. Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities (PASIPD) was used to obtain information about physical activity of stroke survivors. Fatigue severity scale and Hospital anxiety and depression scale were used to collect data on level of fatigue, anxiety and depression respectively. Descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation and percentages were used to summarize socio-demographic data. Spearman rank-order correlation was used to determine association between psychosocial factors and physical activity among stroke survivors. Results: Participants’ mean age was 61.18±11.73 years. Thirty -eight (69.1%) participants were males and 26 (47.3%) participants had tertiary education qualification. A significant negative association was observed between age, depression, fatigue and physical activity among stroke survivors (r=-0.379, p=0.008; r= -0.370, p= 0.006; p = -0.277, p= 0.049) respectively. Conclusions: There is a significant negative association between age, depression, fatigue and physical activity of stroke survivors. A holistic approach should be adopted in the management of stroke survivors and special attention should be paid to onset of depression and fatigue. Funding: The fund for this research work was provided by the researchers.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Fabunmi, A., & Oni, G. (2021). Association between selected psychosocial factors and physical activity amongst Stroke survivors in Ibadan, Nigeria: Oral Presentation B7.7. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.535