The green prescription and New Zealand older adults: motives, benefits and barriers

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dc.contributor.advisorSchofield, Grant
dc.contributor.advisorKeogh, Justin
dc.contributor.authorPatel, Asmita
dc.date.accessioned2010-09-17T00:16:50Z
dc.date.available2010-09-17T00:16:50Z
dc.date.copyright2010
dc.date.issued2010
dc.date.updated2010-09-16T22:36:23Z
dc.description.abstractDespite empirical evidence for the health-related benefits of physical activity, a large proportion of older adults are insufficiently active. In New Zealand, the Green Prescription is the nationwide physical activity scripting programme. The Green Prescription has been found to be effective in increasing physical activity in previously low-active and sedentary adults. However, more information is required about the efficacy of Green Prescription use with older adults. The present research examined participants' views and experiences of physical activity counseling via the conventional Green Prescription and a modified pedometer-based Green Prescription. Both versions of the Green Prescription were effective in increasing and maintaining physical activity over a 12-month period. Demographic factors were found to significantly influence perceived barriers and motives for physical activity regardless of type of Green Prescription administered.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/998
dc.language.isoen_NZ
dc.publisherAuckland University of Technology
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.subjectOlder adults
dc.subjectMotives
dc.subjectPhysical activity
dc.subjectGreen prescription
dc.subjectBarriers
dc.titleThe green prescription and New Zealand older adults: motives, benefits and barriers
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.grantorAuckland University of Technology
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral Theses
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
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