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. 2018 Jun 28;13(6):e0199329. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199329

Table 5. Perceived exercise benefit sub-scales among urban female and male diabetic patients in Nepal (n = 270).

Perceived Benefit Items Total Female Male
Life enhancement Mean(SD) Mean(SD) Mean(SD)
25. My disposition is improved with exercise 2.97(0.50) 2.86(0.50) 3.035(0.48)
26. Exercising helps me sleep better at night 3.59(0.66) 3.51(0.72) 3.62(0.61)
29. Exercise helps me decrease fatigue 2.79(0.88) 2.59(0.89) 2.90(0.85)
32. Exercising improves my self-concept 3.15(0.68) 2.97(0.66) 3.25(0.66)
34. Exercising increases my mental alertness 3.15(0.60) 2.96(0.64) 3.26(0.55)
35. Exercise allows me to carry out normal activities without becoming tired 3.07(0.81) 2.79(0.92) 3.24(0.68)
36. Exercise improves the quality of my work 3.03(0.73) 2.78(0.73) 3.17(0.69)
41. Exercise improves overall body functioning for me 3.33(0.64) 3.10(0.67) 3.47(0.57)
Physical Performance
7. Exercise increases my muscle strength 3.24(0.63) 3.04(0.67) 3.35(0.58)
15. Exercising increases my level of physical fitness 3.33(0.59) 3.07(0.62) 3.49(0.59)
17. My muscle tone is improved with exercise 3.23(0.63) 3.03(0.62) 3.34(0.61)
18. Exercising improves functioning of my cardiovascular system 3.35(0.61) 3.15(0.62) 3.47(0.56)
22. Exercise increases my stamina 3.21(0.66) 3.00(0.69) 3.33(0.60)
23. Exercise improves my flexibility 3.31(0.66) 3.20(0.69) 3.37(0.62)
31. My physical endurance is improved by exercising 3.25(0.59) 3.02(0.63) 3.25(0.65)
43. Exercise improves the way my body looks 3.11(0.71) 2.88(0.73) 3.25(0.65)
Psychological outlook
1. I enjoy exercise 3.35(0.70) 3.15(0.73) 3.47(0.64)
2. Exercise decreases feelings of stress and tension for me 3.35(0.68) 3.15(0.68) 3.47(0.64)
3. Exercise improves my mental health 3.30(0.70) 3.11(0.74) 3.41(0.64)
8. Exercise gives me a sense of personal accomplishment 3.41(0.64) 3.24(0.67) 3.50(0.58)
10. Exercising makes me feel relaxed 3.49(0.64) 3.39(0.64) 3.53(0.62)
20. I have improved feelings of well-being from exercise 3.33(0.74) 3.17(0.84) 3.43(0.64)
Social Interaction
11. Exercising lets me have contact with friends and persons I enjoy 3.13(0.85) 3.05(0.88) 3.17(0.83)
30. Exercising is a good way for me to meet new people 3.15(0.76) 2.96(0.77) 3.26(0.72)
38. Exercise is good entertainment for me 2.86(0.91) 2.68(0.91) 2.96(0.89)
39. Exercising increases my acceptance by other 2.91(0.58) 2.73(0.57) 3.02(0.55)
Preventive Health
5. I will prevent heart attacks by exercising 2.93(0.87) 2.71(0.94) 2.14(0.88)
13. Exercising will keep me from having high blood pressure 3.20(0.75) 2.70(0.96) 2.10(0.80)
27. I will live longer if I exercise 2.91(0.95) 2.43(0.99) 1.98(0.91)