Table 5 Facilitators and barriers for being physically active in patients with JIA and controls
Patients with JIA (n = 60) | Controls (n = 60) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Facilitators for being physically active | |||
Enjoyment | 40 (67) | 45 (75) | 0.32 |
Become/stay fit | 12 (20) | 21 (35) | 0.07 |
Social setting/be with friends | 1 (2) | 13 (22) | 0.001 |
Less pain | 4 (7) | 0 (0) | 0.12 |
Barriers for being physically active | |||
Pain | 18 (30) | 8 (13) | 0.03 |
Time | 3 (5) | 11 (18) | 0.04 |
Disease activity | 4 (7) | 0 (0) | 0.12 |
Lack of energy | 2 (3) | 2 (3) | 1.00 |