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• TITLE: The Enjoyment of Physical Activity Determines Body Mass Index in Young People with Physical Disabilities

  AUTHORS: Shirley S. M. Fong, Amy S. C. Ha, Tina W. T. Chan, Mei K. Au

  KEYWORDS: Exercise, Obesity, Happiness, Disabled Persons

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, Vol.4 No.5, April 29, 2014

  ABSTRACT: Objective: This study aimed to 1) compare the body mass index (BMI) and patterns of out-of-school activity participation in young people with and without physical disabilities, and 2) examine the relationship between BMI and the activity participation patterns among young people with physical disabilities. Methods: Thirty-nine young persons with physical disabilities (mean age ± standard deviation: 18.79 ± 1.99 years) and 70 healthy individuals (mean age ± standard deviation: 18.64 ± 0.74 years) participated in the study. The diversity, intensity, companionship, location and enjoyment of participation in activities were evaluated using the Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) scale. Body height and weight were obtained and BMI was calculated. Results: People with physical disabilities, regardless of their gender, had significantly lower CAPE-derived scores in almost all types of activity than the control participants (p