Physical activity perceptions and behaviors among young adults with congenital heart disease: A mixed ‐methods study

ConclusionsThe influence of family appeared to help participants adopt a positive perception toward activity participation in childhood that was carried forward to young adulthood. Future clinical work should target adolescents with CHD with less social supports and/or negative perceptions toward physical activity.

Source: Congenital Heart Disease - September 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Adam McKillop, Brian W. McCrindle, Gina Dimitropoulos, Adrienne H. Kovacs Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research