scholarly journals Factors Related to Physical Activity Among the Elderly Population in Rural Thailand

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Plernta Ethisan ◽  
Ratana Somrongthong ◽  
Jamil Ahmed ◽  
Ramesh Kumar ◽  
Robert S. Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Physical activity in later years of life is not only essential to healthy aging and independent functioning, but it also helps prevent chronic diseases. We aimed this cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of physical activity and associated factors among rural elderly Thais. We conducted this study on a sample of 300 elderly in 2 rural districts of Phranakornsiayutthaya province in Thailand. The mean age of participants were 67.5±6 years and 42% of them did not perform physical activity. Prevalence of vigorous and moderate intensity physical activity was 43.7% and 48.7%, respectively. About 43.7% elderly used any active transport and spent 2.81 hours on sedentary activities, daily. Females and those with enough income were 3.64 and 0.59 times, respectively, less likely to be physically active ( P < .05). Our study concluded that almost half of the rural Thai elderly were physically inactive. Also male and wealthy elderly were less likely to be engaged in physical activity. We recommend for improved efforts to involve rural Thai elderly in physical activity by offering them opportunities for locally relevant recreational and leisure time physical activities, with special focus on males and higher income elderly.

Leisure-Time Physical Activity: Association With Activity Levels in Other Domains

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 460-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Airton J. Rombaldi ◽  
Ana M.B. Menezes ◽  
Mario Renato Azevedo ◽  
Pedro C. Hallal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Objectives:To explore whether participation in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is associated with participation in occupational, housework, and transport-related physical activity.Methods:Population-based cross-sectional study covering a multistage sample of 972 subjects age 20 to 69 years. Physical activity was measured using the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. A LTPA score was calculated as follows: min/wk of walking + min/wk of moderate-intensity physical activity + (min/wk of vigorous-intensity physical activity × 2). Similar scores were generated for each domain. For categorical analyses, the scores were divided into 3 categories: 0 min/wk, 10−149 min/wk, and ≥150 min/wk.Results:The proportion of subjects practicing less than 150 min/wk of physical activity in each domain was: leisure-time (69.8%), occupational (58.3%), housework (35.0%), transportation (51.9%). Subjects with a transport-related physical activity score equal to or above 150 min/wk were 40% less likely to be sedentary in leisure-time in comparison with those who did not practice transport-related physical activity. Housework and occupational physical activity were not related to participation in LTPA.Conclusions:Future physical activity campaigns should focus on other domains instead of LTPA alone, particularly supporting transport-related physical activity as a strategy of health promotion.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic: Physical Activity as Prevention Mean

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-122
Author(s):  
Nadhir Hammami ◽  
Hela Jdidi ◽  
Bechir Frih
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly Athletes

Background: The consequences of the new pandemic caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have ruined the whole world. To date, more than 180 countries have been affected with more than 13 million people afflicted of all categories (young people, the elderly, athletes, and children) and more than 500,000 deaths around the globe. Moderate-intensity physical activity should be recommended as a non-pharmacological, low-cost, and feasible mean to cope with the COVID-19 virus Objective: The first objective is to provide an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic along with the evolution of this disease, the modes of inter-persons transmission, and the symptoms. The second objective is to suggest means of prevention for people, including the practice of regular physical activity. Conclusion: No drugs or treatments exist until today. The solution remains confinement in order to minimize contact between people (social distancing) and the strengthening of the immune system through a healthy lifestyle (healthy food and regular physical and sports practice) in addition to the recommended preventive measures.

scholarly journals Obesity, Lifestyle Behaviors, and Dietary Habits of Saudi Adolescents Living in Riyadh (ATLS-2 Project): Revisited after a Ten-Year Period

Life ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1078
Author(s):  
Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa ◽  
Nada M. Albawardi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
The Past ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

Objective: Undesirable lifestyle behaviors are associated with many adverse health outcomes. This study revisited the lifestyle behaviors, dietary habits, and overweight/obesity status of Saudi adolescents from Riyadh during the year 2019/2020. We report on the rationale, design, and methodology of the current study and provide preliminary findings of the changes that occurred between the two cross-sectional studies within the span of a ten-year period. Methods: A comparison was made between two cross-sectional studies, one conducted in 2009/2010 and the other in 2019/2020, using the same design, methods, and instruments. A multistage stratified cluster random sampling technique was used to select adolescents attending public and private secondary schools. Measurements included demographics, weight, height, waist circumference, physical activity (using valid questionnaire and accelerometer), sedentary time, sleep duration, and dietary habits. Results: The total number of participants was 1262 adolescents, of which 52.4% were male, with a mean (SD) age of 16.4 ± 0.95 years. About 41% of paternal and 39.1% of maternal education levels were university degrees. Over 37% of the families earned more than SAR 20,000/month. Body mass index and waist circumference of males was larger than that of females and the overall prevalence of overweight/obesity was 40.5% with significance (p < 0.001) difference between males (47.3%) and females (32.8%). Between 2009/2010 and 2019/2020 datasets, there were significant changes in age (p < 0.001), waist circumference (p < 0.001), screen time (p < 0.001), moderate-intensity physical activity (p < 0.001), vigorous-intensity physical activity (p < 0.001), total physical activity (p < 0.001), and consumption of breakfast (p = 0.015) and fruits (p = 0.002). Conclusion: The most notable change between the two studies was a significant reduction in the prevalence of physical inactivity among Saudi adolescents, which was due to increased levels of moderate-intensity physical activity among Saudi females, as a result of recent positive sociopolitical changes occurring in the country over the past four years. The findings provided rich information that can be used to explore trends in overweight/obesity, lifestyle behaviors, and dietary habits among Saudi adolescents over the past ten-year period.

scholarly journals The Intensity of Chair-Assisted Exercises in Cognitively Healthy Older Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-271
Author(s):  
Karin M. Volkers ◽  
Tim C.W. van Dijk ◽  
Laura H. Eggermont ◽  
A. Peter Hollander ◽  
Erik J.A. Scherder
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Production ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction:The American College of Sports Medicine prescribes regular performance of at least moderate-intensity physical activity for healthy aging. This study examined whether 1 session of 30 min of chair-assisted exercises for the elderly meets this intensity criterion.Method:This cross-sectional study included 47 cognitively healthy volunteers (mean age 84 years). During the performance of 30 min of chair-assisted exercises the authors determined oxygen uptake (VO2), carbon dioxide production, heart rate (HR), and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). These measures were expressed as a percentage of the estimated maximal VO2 (VO2max) and the estimated maximal HR (HRmax) and estimated as metabolic equivalent units (METs).Results:Participants performed chair-assisted exercises at 61.0% ± 14.7% of VO2max, 67.6% ± 11.3% HRmax, 3.9 ± 0.9 METs, and 13.1 ± 2.1 RPE.Conclusions:The intensity of these chair-assisted exercises is at least moderate for older adults, which is necessary for healthy aging.

scholarly journals Physical inactivity, sedentary habits and eating habits among Moroccan adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 319 ◽  
pp. 01022
Author(s):  
Hamid El Oirdi ◽  
Amina Bouziani ◽  
Aziz El Oirdi ◽  
Jaouad Mostyafi ◽  
Abdeslam Hamrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

In Morocco, noncommunicable diseases were responsible for 80% of all deaths in 2016. These risk factors are closely related to diet and physical activity. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of physical activity, sedentary behaviors and eating habits among a sample of Moroccan adolescents aged 14 to 19 years.This is a cross-sectional study involving a sample of 669 (285 boys and 384 girls) recruited during the year 2019 in the Province of Sidi Kacem-Morocco. Data on sedentary behaviors, physical activity and eating habits were collected using a validated questionnaire. Overall, 38% of Moroccan adolescents did not meet the recommended duration of one hour of moderate-intensity physical activity, boys are generally more active than girls (p<0.00), and 36% of adolescents reported watching TV for more than 2 hours/day and 42% used a computer for a similar period. Girls are more sedentary than boys (p=0.005). For eating habits, there were significantly more boys than girls who met the recommended scores for healthier foods, but there were significantly more girls than boys who exceeded the score of three days of intake per week for unhealthiest foods. The prevalence of sedentary behavior, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating habits appear to be moderately high, but physical and nutritional education programs are needed to promote an active living and a healthy eating.

Awareness and Knowledge of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 693-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa C. Kay ◽  
Dianna D. Carroll ◽  
Susan A. Carlson ◽  
Janet E. Fulton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Physical Activity Guideline ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Background:To estimate the proportion of U.S. adults aware and knowledgeable of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.Methods:Analysis is based on a cross-sectional national sample of adults in the 2009 (n = 4281) HealthStyles survey. We estimated the prevalence of adults who reported awareness of government physical activity guidelines and who were knowledgeable of the currently recommended moderate-intensity physical activity guideline (ie, 150 minutes per week) from the 2008 Guidelines.Results:In 2009, the percent of adults who reported being aware of government physical activity (PA) guidelines was 36.1%. The percent of adults knowledgeable of the moderate-intensity physical activity guideline was less than 1% (0.56%).Conclusions:Most U.S. adults lack sufficient awareness and knowledge of the 2008 Guidelines, putting them at risk for failure to meet them. The nation needs more effective communication strategies to translate and disseminate PA guidelines.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Pattern and Its Association with Glycaemic and Blood Pressure Control among People Living with Diabetes (PLWD) In The Ho Municipality, Ghana

1970 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Osei-Yeboah ◽  
William Owiredu ◽  
Gameli Norgbe ◽  
Christian Obirikorang ◽  
Sylvester Lokpo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Pressure Control ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity

BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) offers considerable health benefits for diabetic patients. However, extensive high levels of inactivity has been reported among diabetic patients. This study sought to assess the patterns of physical activity and its relationship with two management-relevant outcomes (glycaemic and blood pressure control)among people living with diabetes in the Ho Municipality, Ghana.METHODS: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2017 to April 2017 among 150 purposively recruited diabetic patients who were receiving care at the diabetes clinics of the Volta Regional Hospital and the Ho Municipal Hospital. A semi structured questionnaire was used in capturing socio-demographic information. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form. Glycaemic and blood pressure control were evaluated within a three-month period from patients’ records.RESULTS: Physical activity estimates among participants were 21.33%, 48% and 30.67% for high, moderate and low PA respectively. Glycaemic control among the study participants was 33.33% and blood pressure control was 58.67%. Both glycaemic and blood pressure control were significantly associated with PA.CONCLUSION:In this group of PLWD in the Ho Municipality, high levels of inactivity, uncontrolled glycaemia and blood pressure exist. However, glycaemic and blood pressure control may be modulated by moderate-intensity physical activity.

scholarly journals Socio-demography, nutritional status and physical activity among elderly in Samarahan division, Sarawak, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Mohd Fakhree Bin Saad ◽  
Cheah Whye Lian ◽  
Helmy Hazmi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Linear Regressions

The physical activity among elderly has been associated with reduction of risk from all-cause mortality and improve physical, mental, and social well-being. The objectives were to determine the physical activity status among elderly in Samarahan Division, Sarawak and its association with socio- demographic characteristics and nutritional status. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 199 elderly, aged between 60 to 90 years, from rural area in Samarahan Division (Asajaya and Simunjan district), Malaysia. Socio-demographic characteristic was taken via questionnaire, nutritional status and body composition of the elderly was measured using anthropometric measurement, and physical activity using pedometer. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 26. The proportion of physically active among elderly was 12.6% and mean daily steps are 3946 steps (SD=1669 steps). Multiple linear regressions revealed that age, body mass index (BMI), and sex were significant associated with physical activity. Lack of physical activity among elderly remain a problem. Understanding these predictors related to physical activity is important for designing intervention program.

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