Epilepsy and Physical Activity in US Adults

OBJECTIVES: To examine the prevalence of self-reported aerobic leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and muscle-strengthening activity (MSA) participation using a representative sample of US adults (18 years old and older) with a seizure disorder or epilepsy. METHODS: Data from the 2010, 2013, and 2015 National Health Interview Survey cycles were used to examine the prevalence and odds of meeting the 2018 PA guidelines with a nationally representative sample of US adults. Descriptive analyses and logistic regression were used in calculating estimates. RESULTS: Overall, the prevalence of adults with a seizure disorder or epilepsy reporting no (0 min), insufficient ( 300 min [meets recommendations]) were 45.1%, 20.0%, 10.8%, and 24.1% (P /=2 days/week (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Adults reporting a seizure disorder or epilepsy also indicate their ability to participate in both LTPA and MSA; however, this population was found to have a significantly lower odds of meeting current federal aerobic LTPA and MSA recommendations.