Physical Activity (PA) is considered a coadjutant factor in the control of hypertension, helping to control this societal burden. This study investigates the factors that may influence the adoption of PA recommendations by hypertensive individuals by comparing physical activity patterns among hypertensives and normotensives and the importance placed on PA by both groups. Data from 966 Portuguese participants aged between 18 to 90 years old, representing hypertensives (n=144) and normotensives (n=822) were collected using a face-to-face questionnaire. The results show significant differences between the two groups in terms of causes of non-participation and dropping out, preferred PA activities, perceived knowledge, and information-seeking behaviour. The main barriers to exercise reported by hypertensives were the perception that PA is not adequate or even dangerous to their health. Doctors must be considered a key factor in promoting exercise. When compared to normotensives, hypertensives feel that PA information available is not appropriate (p=.0006). Hypertensives consider that existing programmes will not meet their needs and do not like traditional fitness classes, such as those in gyms. The fear of risks associated with exercise seems to be a significant barrier that impairs PA participation.

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高血压和血压正常人体育锻炼的风险和收益评估：与社会负担作斗争

体力活动（PA）被认为是控制高血压的辅助因素，有助于控制这一社会负担。本研究通过比较高血压和正常血压人群的身体活动模式以及两组对PA的重视程度，研究了可能影响高血压个人采用PA建议的因素。使用面对面调查表收集了来自966名年龄在18至90岁之间的葡萄牙参与者的数据，分别代表高血压（n = 144）和血压正常（n = 822）。结果表明，在不参与和辍学的原因，偏爱的PA活动，感知的知识和寻求信息的行为方面，两组之间存在显着差异。高血压患者报告的主要运动障碍是人们认为PA不足以危害其健康。必须将医生视为促进运动的关键因素。与正常血压相比，高血压患者认为可用的PA信息不合适（p = .0006）。高血压患者认为，现有的项目无法满足他们的需求，并且不喜欢传统的健身课程，例如体育馆中的课程。担心与运动有关的风险似乎是削弱PA参与的重要障碍。高血压患者认为，现有的项目无法满足他们的需求，并且不喜欢传统的健身课程，例如体育馆中的课程。担心与运动有关的风险似乎是削弱PA参与的重要障碍。高血压患者认为，现有的项目无法满足他们的需求，并且不喜欢传统的健身课程，例如体育馆中的课程。担心与运动有关的风险似乎是削弱PA参与的重要障碍。