Barriers to physical activity for adults in rural and urban Canada: A cross-sectional comparison

Abstract Background The extent to which income setting or rural and urban environments modify the association between sleep and obesity in young children is unclear. The aims of this cross-sectional observational study were to (i) describe and compare sleep in South African preschool children from rural low-income (RL), urban low-income (UL) and urban high-income (UH) settings; and (ii) test for associations between sleep parameters and body mass index (BMI). Methods Participants were preschoolers (5.2 ± 0.7y, 49.5% boys) from RL (n = 111), UL (n = 65) and UH (n = 22) settings. Height and weight were measured. Sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity were assessed using accelerometery. Results UL children had higher BMI z-scores (median: 0.39; interquartile range: − 0.27, 0.99) than the UH (− 0.38; − 0.88, 0.11) and RL (− 0.08; − 0.83, 0.53) children (p = 0.001). The UL children had later bedtimes (p < 0.001) and wake-up times (p < 0.001) and shorter 24 h (p < 0.001) and nocturnal (p < 0.001) sleep durations than the RL and UH children. After adjusting for age, sex, setting, SB and PA, for every hour less sleep obtained (24 h and nocturnal), children were 2.28 (95% CI: 1.28–4.35) and 2.22 (95% CI: 1.27–3.85) more likely, respectively, to belong to a higher BMI z-score quartile. Conclusions Shorter sleep is associated with a higher BMI z-score in South African preschoolers, despite high levels of PA, with UL children appearing to be particularly vulnerable.

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Association Between Dietary Consumption, Anthropometric Measures And Body Composition Of Rural And Urban Ghanaian Adults; A Comparative Cross Sectional Study.

10.21203/rs.2.15678/v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Nana Ama Frimpomaa Agyapong ◽

Reginald Adjetey Annan ◽

Charles Apprey ◽

Linda Nana Esi Aduku ◽

Catherina Elizabeth Swart

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

P Value ◽

Obesity Prevalence ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dietary Consumption ◽

Rural And Urban

Abstract Background: Overweight and obesity have become threats to public health in all regions across the globe. Policies to regulate the food environment and promote healthy food consumption can reduce the prevalence obesity but in Ghana there is not enough data to elicit a policy response. This study assessed the association between dietary consumption, anthropometric measures, body composition and physical activity among rural and urban Ghanaian adults. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 565 Ghanaian adults. Structured questionnaires were used to collect socio-demographic information. Dietary consumption was assessed using household food frequency questionnaire and 24-hour recall. Height, weight, BMI, waist circumference and body composition of all participants were also measured. The World Health Organization’s Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to assess physical activity levels. Mann Whitney U test was used to analyze differences in anthropometric measurements, body composition and dietary consumption among rural and urban participants. Principal component analysis was used to analyze household food frequency data and nutrient analysis template was used to analyze 24-hour recall. Chi-square was used to measure differences in obesity prevalence by community and gender. Multinomial logistic regression was used to model the risk factors associated with obesity. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity using BMI were 29.9 and 22.9 respectively. The use of waist circumference measurement resulted in the highest overall obesity prevalence of 41.5%. Prevalence of obesity was higher among females compared to males across all measures with the exception of visceral fat that showed no significant difference. Four different patterns were derived from principal component analysis. Among urban participants, component 3 (staple pattern) showed a significant negative correlation with visceral fat (r -0.186, p-value 0.013) and BMI (r -0.163, p-value 0.029). Multinomial logistic regression showed that males (AOR 19.715, CI 9.723-39.978, p-value < 0.001) had higher odds of being of normal weight compared to females. Conclusion: Prevalence of overweight and obesity continue to rise in Ghana, especially among females. Public education and screening as well as interventions that regulate the food environment and make affordable and available healthy food options are needed to control the rise in obesity prevalence.

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Likelihood of meeting physical activity guidelines in rural and urban adults: cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Community Health Survey

Can J Public Health ◽

10.17269/s41997-021-00507-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Chelsea A. Pelletier ◽

Nicole White ◽

Annie Duchesne ◽

Larine Sluggett

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Community Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Canadian Community Health Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Community Health Survey ◽

Urban Adults ◽

Sectional Analysis

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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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Community Readiness for the Promotion of Physical Activity in Older Adults—A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Rural and Urban Communities

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph15030453 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 453 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Dirk Gansefort ◽

Tilman Brand ◽

Christina Princk ◽

Hajo Zeeb

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Urban Communities ◽

Community Readiness ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Promotion Of Physical Activity

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Geography Influences Dietary Intake, Physical Activity and Weight Status of Adolescents

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2012/816834 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Shauna M. Downs ◽

Shawn N. Fraser ◽

Kate E. Storey ◽

Laura E. Forbes ◽

John C. Spence ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Urban Youth ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Weight Status ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Nutrient Intakes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lifestyle Behaviours ◽

Rural And Urban

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to assess rural and urban differences in the dietary intakes, physical activity levels and weight status of a large sample of Canadian youth in both 2005 and 2008.Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study of rural and urban adolescents (n=10,023) in Alberta was conducted in both 2005 and 2008 using a web-based survey.Results. There was an overall positive change in nutrient intakes between 2005 and 2008; however, rural residents generally had a poorer nutrient profile than urban residents (P<.001). They consumed less fibre and a greater percent energy from saturated fat. The mean physical activity scores increased among rural youth between 2005 and 2008 (P<.001), while remaining unchanged among urban youth. Residence was significantly related to weight status in 2005 (P=.017), but not in 2008.Conclusion. Although there were small improvements in nutrient intakes from 2005 to 2008, several differences in the lifestyle behaviours of adolescents living in rural and urban areas were found. The results of this study emphasize the importance of making policy and program recommendations to support healthy lifestyle behaviours within the context of the environments in which adolescents live.

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Barriers to Physical Activity in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: A Western Australian Study

Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling ◽

10.1375/jrc.17.2.74 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 74-88 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Terri Roberton ◽

Romola S. Bucks ◽

Timothy C. Skinner ◽

Gary T. Allison ◽

Sarah A. Dunlop

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Physical Activity Participation ◽

Activity Participation ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Western Australian ◽

Barriers To Physical Activity

AbstractThis study examined barriers to physical activity reported individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and the degree to which these barriers differed across varying degrees of independence. Participants were 65 individuals recruited from the Western Australian Spinal Cord Injury database. Data on physical activity participation and perceived barriers to physical activity participation were collected using a cross-sectional survey and analysed using independent samples t-tests. We found that, regardless of level of ambulation or ability to transfer, few participants reported being physically active. While there were no significant differences in the amount of barriers reported by individuals with different levels of independence, the type of barriers reported varied across groups.

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

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy ◽

10.1016/j.bjpt.2016.04.003 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 44-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Yaneth Herazo-Beltrán ◽

Yisel Pinillos ◽

José Vidarte ◽

Estela Crissien ◽

Damaris Suarez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Adult Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

General Adult Population ◽

Barriers To Physical Activity

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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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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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