Gender differences in physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
2019
Background: Adults with
intellectual disabilitiesare reported to be highly inactive, with research required to understand contributory factors. This systematic review aimed to investigate gender differences in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in adults with
intellectual disabilities. Methods: This systematic review was reported in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Seven databases were searched up to, and including, January 2018. Screening identified papers that assessed gender‐specific PA and/or SB outcomes in adults with
intellectual disabilities. Data were synthesized using a narrative synthesis and
random effects modelmeta‐analyses. Results: Twenty‐six papers were included; 25 measured PA, and eight assessed SB. Women with
intellectual disabilitieswere least active with a significant overall effect of gender identified. For SB, no consistent gender differences were found. Conclusions: Reflecting the general population, men with
intellectual disabilitieswere most active.
Intellectual disabilityresearch should consider the role of gender to inform future interventions targeting inactivity.
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