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Volume 4
Journal of Community & Public Health Nursing
Nursing Summit 2018
November 08-09, 2018
November 08-09, 2018 Sydney, Australia
25
th
World Congress on
Nursing & Healthcare
SeRUN® study: Development of running profiles using a mixed methods analysis
Manuela Besomi
1, 2
, Jaime Leppe
1
, Maria Cristina Di Silvestre
1
and Jenny Setchell
2
1
Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile
2
University of Queensland, Australia
Aim:
The study aims to determine profiles of urban runners based on socio-demographic, health, motivational, training
characteristics and running-related beliefs and behaviors.
Method:
Mixed, exploratory, sequential study with two stages: Quantitative, using an online survey and Qualitative, using
semi-structured interviews with runners from the previous stage. Participants were recruited via running routes commonly
attended by runners, eight races, previous databases and social media networks. The survey collected information on six
dimensions: Socio-demographic, health, motivations, training characteristics, running-related behavior and beliefs and
perceptions about health. Profiles were identified using a two-step hierarchical clustering analysis. Subsequently, 15 interviews
were conducted with participating runners across each of the identified profiles. Qualitative analysis complemented the profiles
characterization, explaining motivations to start and continue running, beliefs about risk factors and injury prevention, and
the physical therapist’s role in rehabilitation. Statistical analysis from stage one was conducted using SPSS 22 with a confidence
level of 5%. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic and content analyses.
Results&Conclusion:
A total of 821 surveyswere analyzed (46%female),mean aged 36.6±10.0 years. Cluster analysis delineated
four profiles (n=752) according to years of running experience, weekly running volume and hours of weekly training. Profiles
were named Beginner (n=163) Basic (n=164) Middle (n=160) and Advanced (n=265). Profiles were statistically different
according to sex, age, years of running experience, training characteristics, previous injuries and use of technological devices
(p<0.05). There were identified motivations to start and continue running. Beliefs about risk factors vary among stretching,
footwear, training surface and overload. Runners identified the physical therapist as a specialist, involved in the rehabilitation
process and showing empathy towards the patient. These findings might need to be considered when developing preventive
and educational strategies for running injuries.
m.besomimolina@uq.edu.auJ Comm Pub Health Nurs 2018, Volume 4
DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846-C3-009