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Purpose: To determine the discrepancy between the types of leisure time physical activity (LTPA) people with spinal cord injury (SCI) desire and the types of LTPA available. A secondary objective was to determine the relationship between this discrepancy in desired and available LTPA and participants' thoughts and feelings towards LTPA. Methods: Questionnaires were completed during a telephone interview. People with SCI (n=259; 75% male, 63% quadriplegic) reported their current LTPA and were classified as active or inactive. The most desired LTPA and its availability was reported. Participants' thoughts and feelings toward LTPA were measured. Results: The most desired LTPA were sports and swimming. Only 54% stated their desired LTPA was available with no difference in availability between active and inactive people. This suggests it is possible to be active when ideal activities are unavailable. However, among inactive people attitudes, intentions and self-efficacy were higher among those who believed the desired LTPA was available versus those who did not (p<.05). Conclusion: Among inactive individuals, increasing LTPA availability may positively influence thoughts and feelings toward LTPA. LTPA initiatives should focus on improving the availability of desired PA such as sports and swimming. Inactive individuals with access to desired PA must be encouraged to participate.
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