Table 3 Results of the best-evidence synthesis on studies about determinants of physical activity
Determinant | Number of studies (N) | Methodological quality | Level of evidence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poor | Fair | Good | |||
Barriers to physical activity | 1 | - | 1 | - | Weak |
Benefits of physical activity | 1 | - | 1 | - | Weak |
Depressive symptoms | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | Inconsistent |
Intention | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | Weak* |
Kinesiophobia | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | Weak* |
Negative affect | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Moderate |
Pain catastrophizing | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | Moderate* |
Pain-related fear | 1 | - | 1 | - | Weak* |
Perceived controllability | 1 | 1 | - | - | Inconclusive |
Positive affect | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | Weak |
Self-efficacy | 6 | 2 | 4 | - | Weak* |
Social support | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | Weak |
Willpower beliefs | 1 | - | 1 | - | Weak* |