risk factors for non-communicable diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Supervised exercise
Usual care
Sponsors
North-West University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Males and females with stable clinical condition. Adults between the aforementioned age range. Present at least one cardiovascular risk factor (E.g. Hypertension, cholesterol, overweight/obesity, tobacco use, lack of physical activity and diabetes). Not orthopedically impaired. Moderate to low risk for PA participation based on a PAR-Q screen. Ability to perform exercise testing and exercise intervention. Persons depending on primary health clinics for health care
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and lactation Any absolute contraindications to exercise testing Orthopedic limitations. Mental limitations Access to private health care
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowlegde of physical activity;Knowledge of risk factors for coronary heart disease;Health related quality of life;habitual physical activity;cardiorespiratory fitness;Functional capacity;NCD risk factors;Medication prescription | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perception of physical activity;Perception of riks factors for coronary heart disease | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactSarah Moss
Associate Professor, Director of PhASRec, North-West University
Outcome results
None listed