Abstract
[Purpose] The present study was a cross-sectional investigation of factors that affect physical activity at home of community- dwelling stroke patients. [Subjects] The study analyzed 40 stroke patients and 39 persons aged 65 or over who were living in the community. [Methods] Physical activity was assessed using the life-space assessment (LSA). Stroke patients were examined for factors affecting physical activity. [Results] Multiple regression analysis revealed that subjective health perception, age, fear of falling, and continuous walking distance affected the physical activity of the stroke patients. [Conclusion] Disuse syndrome due to aging and decreases in lower extremity muscular strength and walking ability are predicted to appear in stroke patients. However, we think that factors related to health psychology, such as fear of falling and subjective health perception, interact with one another, leading to a decrease in physical activity.
