Predictors of perceived barriers to physical activity in the general adult population: a cross-sectional study

Evidence regarding the association between allergic rhinitis (AR) and physical activity (PA) is conflicting. Previous studies have mostly relied only on self-reported symptoms to define AR, did not classify AR by severity or persistence, and included only children or athletes. The present cross-sectional study evaluated the association between PA and objectively-defined AR and its subtypes in the general adult population using data for 1932 eligible participants aged 19 years or older in the 2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the relationship between three types of PA and overall AR, AR subtypes, and rhinoscopy findings showed that moderate-severe AR was positively associated with vigorous (odds ratio [OR] = 3.392, p = 0.002) and moderate (OR = 3.623, p = 0.007) PA compared to mild AR, while persistent AR was associated with vigorous (OR = 3.954, p = 0.004) and moderate (OR = 3.411, p = 0.022) PA compared to intermittent AR. On rhinoscopy, vigorous PA was significantly associated with watery rhinorrhea (OR = 2.203, p = 0.048) but not pale mucosa. Total immunoglobulin E (IgE) and three allergen-specific IgE were not significantly elevated in participants who performed PA. Therefore, regular vigorous PA is associated with subjective and objective aggravation of AR symptoms, which may not necessarily manifest as increased serum IgE levels.

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Associations between different types and sources of dietary fibre intake and depressive symptoms in a general population of adults: a cross-sectional study

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s0007114520003566 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Yang Xia ◽

Yashu Liu ◽

Shunming Zhang ◽

Qing Zhang ◽

Li Liu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Dietary Fibre ◽

Adult Population ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dietary Factors ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

General Adult Population ◽

Dietary Fibre Intake

Abstract This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the associations between dietary fibre (DF) intake and depressive symptoms in a general adult population in Tianjin, China. A total of 24 306 participants (mean age 41 years; range 18–91 years) were enrolled. DF intake was assessed using a validated self-administered FFQ. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Self-Rating Depression Scale. Associations between DF intake and depressive symptoms were estimated using logistic regression analysis. Socio-demographic, behavioural, health status and dietary factors were adjusted. In men, compared with participants in the lowest quartiles for total, soluble, vegetable and soya DF, OR for depressive symptoms in the highest were 0·83 (95 % CI 0·69, 0·99), 0·74 (95 % CI 0·63, 0·87), 0·79 (95 % CI 0·65, 0·96) and 0·69 (95 % CI 0·60, 0·81), respectively. In women, compared with participants in the lowest quartiles for vegetable and soya DF, the OR for depressive symptoms in the highest were 0·77 (95 % CI 0·64, 0·93) and 0·82 (95 % CI 0·70, 0·95), respectively. No association was found between total or soluble DF intake and depressive symptoms in women. No association was found between insoluble, cereal, fruit or tuber DF intake and depressive symptoms in men and women. Linear associations between DF intake and depressive symptoms were only detected for soya DF (men, β = –0·148, P < 0·0001; women, β = –0·069, P = 0·04). Results suggest that intake of soluble, vegetable and soya DF was inversely associated with depressive symptoms. These results should be confirmed through prospective and interventional studies.

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A cross-sectional study of barriers to physical activity among overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes in Iran

Health & Social Care in the Community ◽

10.1111/hsc.12263 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. e92-e100 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Faranak Halali ◽

Reza Mahdavi ◽

Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi ◽

Majid Mobasseri ◽

Nazli Namazi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Barriers To Physical Activity

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Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) cut-off values and the metabolic syndrome in a general adult population: effect of gender and age: EPIRCE cross-sectional study

BMC Endocrine Disorders ◽

10.1186/1472-6823-13-47 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 208

Author(s):

Pilar Gayoso-Diz ◽

Alfonso Otero-González ◽

María Xosé Rodriguez-Alvarez ◽

Francisco Gude ◽

Fernando García ◽

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Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Adult Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Population Effect ◽

The Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Gender And Age ◽

General Adult Population

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Barriers to physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic in adults: a cross-sectional study

Sport Sciences for Health ◽

10.1007/s11332-020-00724-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Breno Quintella Farah ◽

Wagner Luiz do Prado ◽

Neal Malik ◽

Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado ◽

Paulo Henrique de Melo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Barriers To Physical Activity

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Profile of Physical Activity, Perceived Barriers and Related Counselling Practices of Primary Health Care Physicians in Qatar: Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health ◽

10.29011/2577-2228.100076 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Care ◽

Primary Health Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Primary Health ◽

Primary Health Care Physicians

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A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring Motivators and Barriers to Physical Activity Participation Among Hospital Workers

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v12n9p76 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 76 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Abdulla Saeed Al-Mohannadi ◽

Abdulla M. Albuflasa ◽

Suzan Sayegh ◽

Ahmad Salman ◽

Abdulaziz Farooq

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sports Medicine ◽

Medical Condition ◽

Weather Conditions ◽

Healthcare Setting ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Family Responsibilities ◽

Barriers To Physical Activity

The workplace is an ideal setting to implement an effective health-promoting program. Insufficient information exists regarding the motivators and barriers to physical activity among working adults in Qatar. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the motivators and barriers to physical activity among adults in a healthcare setting. This cross-sectional study was conducted in an orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital. The participants were Qatari and non-Qatari adult staff (n = 100), who were recruited by word of mouth. They filled out self-administered questionnaires consisting of questions on age, gender, nationality, medical conditions, and the motivators (external, health/medical, and engagement) and barriers (personal, perceptual, and time constraint) to participating in physical activity. The characteristics of participants were: Age (<35 years, 50.5%; ≥35 years, 49.5%), Gender (men, 47.5%; women, 52.5%), Nationality (Qatari, 51%; non-Qatari, 49%), and health status (healthy, 53%; ≥1 medical condition, 47%). Common motivators particularly among workers <35 years, were the desire to maintain weight/shape (83.5%), participating in a sport (67.7%), and getting out of the house (64.2%). Common barriers to exercise were weather (84.9%) and family responsibilities (84.4%). Other barriers, particularly among women, were difficulty in maintaining a routine (82.1%) and finding physical activity uninteresting (52.7%). The most common motivator to physical activity was the desire to maintain weight/shape and the main perceived barrier was the usual hot weather conditions most part of the year). Employers may need to consider the influence of these and other factors to improve the success of a physical activity program implemented in a workplace.

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