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Moving together: The role of family co-participation in promoting physical activity among adults with autism.
| Τίτλος: | Moving together: The role of family co-participation in promoting physical activity among adults with autism. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Nunez-Gaunaurd A; Department of Physical Therapy, Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA. Electronic address: annnunez@fiu.edu., Tovin MM; Department of Physical Therapy, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA., Kermah D; Clinical Research Center, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine, and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA., Beech BM; Department of Health Systems and Population Health Sciences, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA., Bruce MA; Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA. |
| Πηγή: | Disability and health journal [Disabil Health J] 2026 Oct; Vol. 19 (4), pp. 102115. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Jun 16. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101306633 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1876-7583 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 18767583 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Health J Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: New York : Elsevier |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Exercise* , Family* , Friends* , Social Support* , Autism Spectrum Disorder* , Health Behavior* , Autistic Disorder* , Health Promotion*, Humans ; Adult ; Male ; Female ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Hispanic or Latino ; Young Adult ; Body Mass Index ; Family Support ; Obesity |
| Περίληψη: | Background: Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high rates of physical inactivity and obesity, contributing to elevated cardiometabolic risk. Although social support influences health behaviors, the role of co-participation in physical activity (PA) with family and friends remains underexamined among adults with ASD, particularly within Hispanic/Latino populations. Objective: The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to examine differences in family- and friend-based co-participation in PA between physically active and inactive adults with ASD, and (2) to examine the association between co-participation and objectively measured PA levels. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis used pooled baseline data from two community-based studies. Adults with ASD completed self-report measures of family- and friend-based co-participation in physical activity. PA was objectively assessed using wearables (steps/day), and anthropometric measures were obtained. Results: The final sample included 44 adults with ASD (mean age = 26 years; 73% male), with 52% identifying as Hispanic/Latino. Overall, 70% had an unhealthy body mass index, 75% had a high-risk waist-to-height ratio, and 55% accumulated <7000 steps/day. Participants who reported family-based co-participation at least "a few times," particularly swimming and unstructured activities, had greater odds of achieving ≥7000 steps/day (OR = 6.86; 95% CI: 1.26-41.1). Friend based co-participation in PA was not significantly associated with PA outcomes CONCLUSION: Family-based co-participation is a key facilitator of PA among adults with ASD, underscoring the need for. family-centered, culturally responsive interventions that address social and contextual determinants of health. (Copyright © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Autism in adulthood; Autism spectrum disorder; Co-participation; Family support; Physical activity |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260617 Date Completed: 20260904 Latest Revision: 20260908 |
| Update Code: | 20260909 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102115 |
| PMID: | 42309941 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
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