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Participation in organized sports is positively associated with employment in adults with spinal cord injury

The aim of this study was to determine the association between
participation in organized sports programs and employment in adults with chronic
spinal cord injury. This is a cross-sectional study of 149 adults with
chronic spinal cord injury. Motor level and completeness of injury were confirmed
by physical examination. Information related to demographics, employment, level
of education, body mass index, duration of injury, participation in individually
planned exercise, and participation in organized sports was obtained using a
standardized questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used
to assess factors associated with employment. RESULTS: In univariate analyses,
employment was associated with younger age (P = 0.001) and a higher level of
education (P = 0.01), whereas obesity decreased the likelihood of employment (P =
0.04). Participation in organized sports approached significance (P = 0.06). In
the multivariable analysis and after adjusting for age, education, and body mass
index, participation in organized sports was significantly associated with
employment (odds ratio, 2.4; P = 0.04). Sex, duration of injury, wheelchair use,
and participation in individually planned exercise were not significantly
associated with employment (P = 0.16-0.94). CONCLUSIONS: In the adults with
chronic spinal cord injury, participation in organized sports was positively
associated with employment. Further studies are necessary to determine the
causative nature of this association and how various factors related to sports
participation may contribute.

Langue : ANGLAIS

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