Background. This study determines the effects of a behavioral program on exercise adherence (step counts) and level of exercise
self-efficacy (ESE) in community-dwelling older persons. Methods. Sixty-three participants (age = 63.8 ± 4.5 years) were enrolled
in this controlled quasi-experimental study. They were divided into 3 groups: (1) EBG performed a 6-week exercise intervention
followed by a 5-week behavioral program, (2) EG performed exercise intervention similar to EBG, and (3) control group (CG) did
not receive any interventions. Step counts were measured based on the scores recorded by a pedometer while ESE was measured
by a self-reported ESE scale. Results. Data analysis showed significant differences due to time effect (