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PURPOSE: Research suggests that physical activity and sedentary behaviors can
impact one's health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, little is known
about the impact that these behaviors can have on the HRQoL of those with visual
impairments. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to determine the
associations of physical activity and sedentary behavior with HRQoL among a
sample of adults with visual impairments. METHOD: Individuals with visual
impairments were invited via email to complete three questionnaires: (a) the
international physical activity questionnaire-short form, (b) the Rasch-revised
versions of the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument with the
Level of Independence subscale, and (c) a demographic questionnaire. Eighty
participants (Mage = 47.5) provided usable surveys for analyses. RESULTS: The
results demonstrated that physical activity significantly predicted HRQoL
(F(2,79) = 3.508, p = .035, R(2)Adjusted=.060), yet, sedentary behavior did not
(F(2,79) = 1.546, p = .220, R(2) = .039, R(2)Adjusted =.014). Gender differences
were uncovered regarding the relationship between physical activity and
health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study
demonstrate the importance of physical activity in influencing the HRQoL of
adults with visual impairments. This study supports the need for additional
intervention research to promote physical activity for those with visual
impairments. Implications for Rehabilitations Adults with visual impairments tend
to report lower health-related quality of life than peers without visual
impairments. Regular participation in leisure-time physical activity, and
restricted sedentary time, have been demonstrated to positively influence
health-related quality of life for adults without disabilities. In this study,
physical activity shows promise as an effective means of improving health-related
quality of life for adults with visual impairments.

Langue : ANGLAIS