Pattern of physical activity and associated sociodemographic factors: A community based study using Global Physical Activity questionnaire
Ceylon Med J
; 63(4): 159-168, 2018 Dec 31.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30669210
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly half of the overall global burden of disease. Physical inactivity has been reported to be a major independent "modifiable" risk factor for NCDs. Assessment of pattern of physical activity and associated factors would help in informing the participants and policy makers for appropriate interventions.Methodology:
A community based cross sectional study in Doiwala block of Dehradun district, in a state of north India, was conducted among early middle-aged adults i.e., 30-50 years of age. Based on the prevalence of 26.1% recommended physical activity, the sample size was calculated to be 296. Standard Global Physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to assess physical activity pattern.Results:
Mean age of the respondents was 39 years. The proportion of people engaged in vigorous activities, at work or for recreation was only 8.5%. Moderate activity at work (16.7% vs 9.5%) and walking/ bicycling while travel to and from places (63.9% vs 38.5%) was more common in rural areas as compared to urban areas. Moderate activity for recreation was however more common in urban areas (31.8% vs 14.6%). Sedentary habits of women in urban areas were unhealthier as compared to women in rural areas as well as men in urban areas.Conclusions:
Integration of physical activity at work of people engaged in skilled and professional jobs by instituting minor modifications in the working environment is recommended.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Urban Population
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Exercise
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Sedentary Behavior
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Noncommunicable Diseases
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Ceylon Med J
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India