Sociodemographic, Anthropometric, Functional and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Physical Activity in Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Andrade de Sousa ◽  
Franciele Cascaes da Silva ◽  
Ítalo Lemes Ribeiro ◽  
David Braga de Lima ◽  
Rudney da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Factors Associated

Psychosocial Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 273-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary L. Greaney ◽  
Faith D. Lees ◽  
Bryan J. Blissmer ◽  
Deborah Riebe ◽  
Phillip G. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Factors Associated

Impact of Social Isolation on Physical Activity and Factors Associated With Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Giovana Z. Mazo ◽  
Felipe Fank ◽  
Pedro S. Franco ◽  
Bruna da Silva Vieira Capanema ◽  
Franciele da Silva Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Impact

The objective was to analyze the impact of social isolation on moderate physical activity and factors associated with sedentary behavior of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a cross-sectional study involving 111 older adults (aged 71.0 ± 6.87 years). The data were collected at two time points: in November 2019 and in June 2020. There was a decline in moderate physical activity when the minutes/week were compared before and during social isolation (p < .001). Sedentary behavior was associated with the condition of living alone. Older adults who lived alone were 3.29 times more likely to spend 4 hr or more in sedentary behavior than those who lived with a partner (95% confidence interval [1.01, 10.74]). Government agencies must establish PA-related health promotion strategies, especially in developing and low-income countries. Therefore, home exercises need to be encouraged to prevent the consequences of this pandemic period.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with active transportation to school for adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Edina Maria De Camargo ◽  
Michael Pereira da Silva ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
Wagner De Campos
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Social ◽  
Parental Schooling

OBJECTIVE: To verify the prevalence and factors associated with active transportation to school (ATS) among Brazilian adolescents attending public schools. METHODS: Crossectional study with a representative sample of 1,984 adolescents (55.9% girls). Sociodemographic variables included were: gender, age, parental schooling, and socioeconomic status. Psychosocial factors included were: social support from parents and friends for physical activity. Walking, cycling, or skateboarding to school were considered models of active transportation. Binary logistic regression models verified sociodemographic and psychosocial factors association with ATS, adopting p < 0.05. RESULTS: The prevalence of active transportation to school was 37.7% (16.2% boys and 21.5% girls). For boys, ATS was associated with: social support from parents in practicing physical activity together as a family (OR = 1.57; 95%CI 1.09–2.25), giving them rides (OR = 1.56; 95%CI 1.04–2.32), and remarking their good performance on it (OR = 1.73; CI95 1.08–2.76); as well as the social support from friends in practicing physical activity together (OR = 2.23; 95%CI 1.35–3.69). For girls, the likelihood of using ATS increased with age (OR = 1.43; 95%CI 1.06–1.92) and having friends who practice physical activity together with them (OR = 1.48, 95%CI 1.04–2.10). CONCLUSION: Age and social support for physical activity were associated with ATS. Parents who practice together, give rides, and remark on physical activities increase the likelihood of adolescent boys using ATS. Social support from friends to physical activity increased the likelihood of both genders using ATS.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Factors Associated with Sleep Quality and Duration Among Older Adults with Chronic Pain

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Zaidel ◽  
Shirley Musich ◽  
Jaycee Karl ◽  
Sandra Kraemer ◽  
Charlotte S. Yeh
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Exploring Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Older Adults: An Ecological Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajni Rai ◽  
Michelle I. Jongenelis ◽  
Ben Jackson ◽  
Robert U. Newton ◽  
Simone Pettigrew
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Ecological Approach ◽  
Factors Associated

Psychosocial factors associated with cardiovascular reactivity in older adults.

1993 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
P P Vitaliano ◽  
J Russo ◽  
S L Bailey ◽  
H M Young ◽  
B S McCann
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Reactivity ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Are the factors associated with overweight/general obesity and abdominal obesity different depending on menopausal status?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0245150
Author(s):  
Jyu-Lin Chen ◽  
Jia Guo ◽  
Ping Mao ◽  
Jundi Yang ◽  
Shan Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Menopausal Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
General Obesity ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Impact

Rapid modernization in China has impacted the daily lives and health of women, including a rise in obesity. However, little is known about the impact of menopausal status, behavior, and psychosocial factors on the risk of obesity for rural women in China. The aim of this study is to identify risk factors, including demographic information (education, family history of T2DM, menopausal status), obesity-related behavior, and psychosocial factors associated with overweight/general obesity and abdominal obesity. In a cross-sectional study design, participants had their weight, height, and waist circumference measured and completed questionnaires regarding family demographics, obesity-related health behaviors (physical activity, diet, sleep), and psychosocial information (stress, social support, and self-efficacy related to physical activity and healthy diet). A total of 646 women were included in this study; 46.6% were overweight/generally obese, and 48% had abdominal obesity. Postmenopausal women had a higher prevalence of general and central obesity. Regular physical activity decreased the risk for overweight/general obesity and abdominal obesity (OR = .41 and .31, respectively, p = .04) in premenopausal women. Postmenopausal women who had not breastfed their infants and reported moderate/high-stress had a higher risk for overweight/general obesity (OR = 3.93, and 2, respectively) and those who reported less than 6 hours of sleep per day increased their risk for abdominal obesity (OR = 2.08). Different factors associated with obesity were found in Chinese women, depending on menopausal status. Future studies should examine the impact of menopause on a woman’s risk for obesity, as well as develop tailored interventions to improve health, well-being and reduce the risk of obesity.

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