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The Intensity of the Health Behaviors of People Who Practice Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Para-Rowing

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  • Maria Alicja Nowak

    (Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Marek Kolbowicz

    (Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Michalina Kuska

    (Institute of Physical Culture, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland)

  • Katarzyna Sygit

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Calisia University, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland)

  • Marian Sygit

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Calisia University, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland)

  • Leonard Nowak

    (Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland)

  • Katarzyna Kotarska

    (Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, 71-065 Szczecin, Poland)

Abstract

Sports serve people with disabilities as a form of rehabilitation. Sporting activity is a health-promoting behavior choice and a chance to achieve the best possible sports results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the intensity of health behaviors in people practicing wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and para-rowing. The study encompassed 176 athletes with disabilities, aged 19 to 49 (mean age 34.41 ± 8.56), from all over Poland. Men accounted for 83.5% of the respondents. They all had a significant degree of disability and used wheelchairs in their daily lives. The authors used Juczyński’s Health Behavior Inventory (HBI) and the authors’ own survey questionnaire. Nonparametric tests were used. A greater intensity of health behaviors in general (HBI—point score) and in four categories (correct eating habits—CEH, preventive behaviors—PB, positive mental attitude—PMA, health practices—HP) was observed in rugby and basketball players (compared with para-rowers). Disabled rowers achieved the poorest results. Polish Champions scored better results in preventive behaviors (PB) and weaker results in positive mental attitude (PMA)compared with those practicing amateur sport. Respondents who trained every day and had the longest weekly exercise time (>360 min) achieved the highest results in HBI in general and in all categories compared with those who trained once a week for less than 120 min a week. Respondents with higher education, those in a better financial situation, those who were employed and married, and those who were rural residents displayed a greater intensity of health-related behaviors. People in a more difficult financial situation, who had less education, who were cohabiting, and who lived on only a pension presented more preventive behaviors. There is a need for systemic health education aimed at people with disabilities who practice various sports disciplines.

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  • Maria Alicja Nowak & Marek Kolbowicz & Michalina Kuska & Katarzyna Sygit & Marian Sygit & Leonard Nowak & Katarzyna Kotarska, 2022. "The Intensity of the Health Behaviors of People Who Practice Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Para-Rowing," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-14, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:7879-:d:848905
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    1. Katarzyna Kotarska & Leonard Nowak & Mirosława Szark-Eckardt & Maria Nowak, 2019. "Selected Healthy Behaviors and Quality of Life in People Who Practice Combat Sports and Martial Arts," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-12, March.
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