Cross-sectional Association between Walking and Sunburn: A Potential Trade-off between Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors

Abstract Background The positive association between physical activity and sunburn is a health behavior trade-off between the health benefits of physical activity and increased risk of skin cancer. Purpose We assessed walking, which is a common source of physical activity, and the prevalence of sunburn. Methods This research used the 2015 National Health Interview Survey of adults (N = 26,632), age ≥ 18 years. We defined four exclusive categories of walking: (a) those who reported not walking; (b) only transportation (to get some place, such as work, a store, or public transit stop); (c) only leisure (such as for fun, relaxation, or exercise); and (d) both categories. We estimated the adjusted prevalence of sunburn by walking category and separately for walking duration; we stratified by gender and sun sensitivity. Results The adjusted sunburn prevalence was not different between walking categories for women, but it was for men. Specifically, prevalence was lower for men who reported not walking, 34.1% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 32.2%–36.1%) compared to 38.8% (95% CI: 36.5%–41.2%) who walked for both purposes (p = .003). Walking duration was not associated with sunburn prevalence. Conclusion We could not determine whether sunburn occurred during walking trips because the questions were not asked as such. However, the results suggest that walking, unlike leisure-time physical activity (such as exercise, sports, or physically active hobbies), may not generally be associated with sunburn, except for the higher sunburn prevalence for men who walked for both leisure and transportation purposes.

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Physical Activity (PA) of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Medical Students: Is Clinical Medical Student Less Physically Active than Pre-Clinical Medical Student?

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand ◽

10.35755/jmedassocthai.2021.12.12584 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 104 (12) ◽

pp. 1895-1901

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Medical Student ◽

Medical Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Metabolic Equivalent ◽

Physically Active ◽

School Year ◽

Increased Risk

Background: An increase of sedentary behavior was observed in each year especially in clinical year. This accounts for a decrease in physical activities (PAs) of medical students, which could lead to reduced overall health and physical performance. Objective: To compare the levels of PA between pre-clinical and clinical medical students of Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) and to explored association between the levels of PA and school year. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and August 2019. Online questionnaire, including personal profiles and global PA questionnaire, were distributed to all MFU medical students currently studying in the academic year of 2019. Results: One hundred fifty-six medical students participated in the present study. From the questionnaires, 67.74% of pre-clinical medical students (n=63) and 52.99% of clinical medical students (n=36) had moderate to high levels of PA. Pre-Clinical students had significantly higher levels of PA by median metabolic equivalent value (MET) at 1,908.73 versus 1,339.05 MET-minutes/week (p=0.03). The sixth-year medical students increased risk of lower PA than the first year about 8.34 times (p<0.01). Conclusion: One-third of the medical students reported as having low levels of PA. Clinical medical students had reduced levels of PA compared to pre-clinical medical students. Therefore, PA should be promoted to help increase the overall health of medical students. Keywords: Physical activity; Metabolic; Equivalent; Medical Student; Clinic; Pre-clinic

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Intensity of physical activity among school going adolescents in Chennai, South India

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20181729 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. 2094 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Balaji S. M. ◽

Karthik R. C. ◽

Durga R. ◽

Harinie S. ◽

Ezhilvanan M.

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Metabolic Equivalent ◽

Physically Active ◽

Risk Of Death ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Insufficient Physical Activity ◽

Study Population ◽

Physical Activity Classes

Background: Insufficient physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality and is on the rise in many countries, adding to the burden of NCDs and affecting general health worldwide. People who are insufficiently active have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared to people who are sufficiently active. Objective of the study was to assess the intensity of physical activity among school going adolescents aged 13–17 years.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among school going adolescents aged 13 – 17 years in 2 semi urban schools. About 235 subjects were selected and administered with a modified GPAQ questionnaire which measured the physical activity of the students in METs (metabolic equivalent).Results: The median intensity of physical activity among the study population was 500 METs (IQR 360 – 800). Among the study population, 148 (63%) adolescents were insufficiently physically active (< 600 METs) out of which females were 84 (57%). Among the adolescents, insufficient physical activity was significantly higher among females and among 16-17 years than 13-15 years age group.Academic stress and no space near their home for playing were found to be associated with insufficient physical activity.Conclusions:The prevalence of insufficient physical activity is very high among adolescents especially more among females. Reducing the academic burden and inclusion of physical activity classes in regular academic schedule and proper motivation from parents are required to improve physical activity among adolescents.

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Physical activity and self-perceived health of women in the Province of Vojvodina

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.099 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

D Milijasevic ◽

V Mijatovic Jovanovic ◽

S Susnjevic ◽

S Ukropina ◽

T Tomasevic

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Wealth Index ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active

Abstract Introduction Women suffer from many diseases that are associated with low level of physical activity. The aim of this paper was to estimate the association between physical activity and self- perceived health of women in the Province of Vojvodina. Methods Research was conducted as a cross-sectional study on a sample of 1356 women aged 20-65 years in Vojvodina, as a part of the National Health Survey in Serbia, 2013. Physical activity was analysed through 3 domains of physical activity - as leisure time physical activity, walking and cycling for transportation and physical activity at work. Univariate and binary logistic regression was used to estimate the association of poor self-perceived health as dependent variable with 3 domains of physical activity. Multivariate model were adjusted for age, type of settlement, DHS Wealth Index, education and employment status. Results One of twelve women was physically active in leisure time 150 minutes and more (8.1%), 50.0% of women walked for transportation 150 minutes and more weekly, while 16.5% cycled 150 minutes and more weekly. Women who never walked for transportation had 9.17 time higher chance to self-perceived their health as poor compared to those who are active 150 minutes and more weekly (OR = 9.17; 95%CI 4.16-20.18), while women who are inactive at work had 1.74 higher chance to self-perceived their health as poor compared to working active women (OR = 1.74; 95%CI 1.14-2.66). Conclusions Physical activity at work and in the form of walking for transportation showed as predictors of poor self-perceived health. Key messages Regular physical activity can improve womens’ health and help prevent many of the diseases and conditions that are major causes of death and disability for women around the world. Physical activity can contribute to building self-esteem and confidence and can provide a vehicle for social integration and equality for women in society.

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Physical Activity Guidelines Compliance and Its Relationship With Preventative Health Behaviors and Risky Health Behaviors

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2020-0039 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (10) ◽

pp. 1003-1008

Author(s):

Jennifer R. Pharr ◽

Mary Angela M. Terencio ◽

Timothy Bungum

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Positive Association ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Behavioral Risk ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Medical Checkup ◽

Healthy Behaviors

Background: People who are physically active enjoy a multitude of health benefits across their lifespan compared with people who are not physically active. However, little research has sought to determine whether those who meet the physical activity (PA) guidelines also engage in other healthy behaviors. The purpose of this study was to compare healthy behaviors of people who met the PA guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to those who did not meet the guidelines. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey conducted in 2017. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed using chi-square tests. Odds and adjusted odds ratios were calculated using multiple logistic regressions. Results: Those who met the PA guidelines were more likely to get a flu shot, have a medical checkup, take human immunodeficiency virus tests, wear seatbelts, and binge drink more frequently, compared with those who did not meet the guidelines. This group is also less likely to be smokers and be overweight or obese in comparison to their inactive counterparts. Conclusion: The positive association between PA and other healthy behaviors represents synergistic health activities, with healthy behaviors supporting others.

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Misperception of body weight among overweight Danish adults: trends from 1995 to 2008

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980013001444 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (7) ◽

pp. 1439-1446 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Jeppe Matthiessen ◽

Anja Biltoft-Jensen ◽

Sisse Fagt ◽

Vibeke Kildegaard Knudsen ◽

Inge Tetens ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Problem ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Face To Face ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Self Rated Health ◽

Weight Misperception

AbstractObjectiveTo examine changes in the prevalence of overweight and weight misperception among overweight Danes from 1995 to 2008, and to identify factors associated with weight misperception.DesignCross-sectional studies, in which data on self-reported weight, height and self-perception of overweight status were obtained through face-to-face interviews. ‘Overweight’ includes obesity. Weight misperception was defined as overweight individuals who did not perceive themselves as overweight. The χ2 test was used to analyse changes over time and multiple logistic regression analysis was applied to identify factors associated with weight misperception.SettingThe Danish National Survey of Diet and Physical Activity in three periods: 1995, 2000–2004 and 2005–2008.SubjectsA random sample of 9623 Danes aged 15–75 years.ResultsThe prevalence of overweight increased in men and women from 1995 to 2005–2008 (from 35·1 % to 43·0 %, P < 0·001). Concurrently, there was a reduction in the proportion of overweight men (from 77·5 % to 71·4 %, P = 0·001) and women (from 54·8 % to 51·9 %, P = 0·24) who misperceived their weight. Factors associated with weight misperception were ‘never intend to eat healthily’ (men), high levels of leisure-time physical activity, ‘very good/excellent’ self-rated health and survey year (higher misperception in 2000–2004 than 2005–2008; P < 0·05).ConclusionsThe increase in overweight from 1995 to 2005–2008 was accompanied by a reduction in the proportion of overweight men misperceiving their weight. This may indicate that more men see overweight as a personally relevant health problem. Our findings also suggest that overweight individuals who are more physically active and have better self-rated health may not consider their excess weight a health problem.

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Abstract 072: Being Mindful Is Associated With Being More Physically Active: A Study Of Stage B Heart Failure Patients

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.143.suppl_1.072 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 143 (Suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Maira Tristao Parra

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Heart Failure ◽

San Diego ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Cardiovascular Health ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Independent Variable

Background: Being mindful in daily life appears to be relevant to maintain adequate psychological and physical health. An active lifestyle is essential to maintain cardiovascular health, prevent diseases, and to delay and prevent the progression of heart failure (HF). Little is known about the relationship between being mindful and engaging in healthy behaviors such as physical activity in individuals with HF. This study aimed to explore the association between mindfulness and physical activity. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that individuals with higher mindful scores would be more physically active. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis including patients recruited from the UC San Diego and the Veteran Affairs San Diego Health Care Systems between 2011 and 2014. Asymptomatic stage B HF was diagnosed according to the ACC/AHA definition, and echocardiograms followed guidelines from the American Society of Echocardiography for functional and structural cardiac assessments. Mindfulness was assessed using the Five Facets of Mindfulness Questionnaire. Weekly leisure-time physical activity was captured by the Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire, MET-based scores were calculated, and patients were stratified into active, moderately active, or insufficiently active. Pearson’s correlations and ANOVAs were calculated. Adjusted linear regression models assessed associations. Significance for all analyses was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: A sample of 256 patients was analyzed. Continuous PA scores was significantly correlated with observe mindfulness domain (r = 0.148, p = 0.017), but not with describe (r = 0.087, p = 0.16), act with awareness (r = 0.021, p = 0.736), non-judgment (r = 0.043, p = 0.49), or non-reactivity (r=0.07, p = 0.22). ANOVAs revealed that patients who were active or moderately active had higher scores in the mindfulness domains of observe (p = 0.017), describe (p=0.026), and the total score (p = 0.008) than insufficiently active patients. Observe domain (independent variable) remained significantly associated with physical activity (independent variable) when adjusted for age, sex, race, and ethnicity (β = 0.152, p = 0.019). Conclusions: These cross-sectional findings suggest that certain domains of mindfulness are associated with being more physically active in individuals with HF. Broadly, being more mindful, as well as identifying internal and external experiences such as sensation, emotions, and thoughts (observe) and, labeling internal experiences with words (describing), were associated with being more physically active. The directionality of these associations merits further investigation.

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THE IMPACTS OF OUTDOOR GYMS ON LEISURE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CAMPO GRANDE/MS

HOLOS - ISSN 1807-1600 ◽

10.15628/holos.2020.10180 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Vitor Avila Alexandre Anjos ◽

Junior Vagner Pereira da Silva

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Health Improvement ◽

Physical Education Teachers ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Lead Users ◽

Leisure Physical Activity

Outdoor Gyms (OGs) are spaces adopted in municipal public policies aimed at leisure physical activity. Considering the possible benefits of adopting a physically active lifestyle, this study aimed to assess the impacts of OG on leisure physical activity. Specifically, it aimed to: diagnose the profile of users; investigate the spaces used; evaluate the reasons that lead users to attend; identify the factors which act as barriers. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive/exploratory and field study investigating municipal documents and OG users located in Campo Grande/MS. The sample consisted of 275 subjects. The technique used was document analysis and structured interviews. The results indicate a predominance of females, aged 41-60 years, and married marital status. OGs are the main spaces used for leisure, having a positive impact on adherence to physical activity of 97%. Aspects related to health improvement are the main motivators for use and the absence of guidance is the biggest demotivator. It is concluded that although they positively impact the practice of leisure-time physical activity, the lack of guidance by Physical Education teachers is inhibiting.

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Leisure-time physical activity and nutrition: a twin study

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s136898001000090x ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 846-852 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Mirva Rintala ◽

Arja Lyytikäinen ◽

Tuija Leskinen ◽

Markku Alen ◽

Kirsi H Pietiläinen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Eating Behaviours ◽

Food Diary ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Restrictive Eating ◽

Physical Activity Advice

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the association between long-term leisure-time physical activity/inactivity and eating behaviours in twin pairs discordant for physical activity for 30 years.DesignCo-twin control design with cross-sectional data collection using questionnaire on eating habits and 5 d food diary. Differences in eating behaviours between physically active and inactive co-twins were analysed with pairwise tests.SettingFinland.SubjectsSixteen same-sex twin pairs (seven monozygotic and nine dizygotic, mean age 60 years) discordant for physical activity, selected from the Finnish Twin Cohort on the basis of physical activity discordance for 30 years, blinded to their possible differences in eating behaviours.ResultsThe eating habits questionnaire revealed that physically active co-twins more frequently reported that it is easy to eat according to need, whereas overeating and/or restrictive eating was more common among the inactive co-twins (P = 0·035). Avoiding calories was more common among the active than inactive co-twins (P = 0·034). Based on food diaries the physically active co-twins had daily energy intake on average 15·5 kJ/kg higher than their inactive co-twins (P = 0·030). The active co-twins also had a higher intake of vitamin C (P = 0·004), total water (P = 0·044), legumes and nuts (P = 0·015) and sweets (P = 0·036), as well as a lower energy-adjusted intake of meat (P = 0·013).ConclusionsThe physically active persons seem to eat more but not necessarily healthier food. However, habitual physical activity may help in eating according to need and in reaching and maintaining a healthy body composition. Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate both dietary and physical activity advice into health counselling.

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Comparisons of leisure-time physical activity participation by adults with and without a disability: results of an Australian cross-sectional national survey

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000991 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. e000991

Author(s):

Leanne Hassett ◽

Nora Shields ◽

Jenni Cole ◽

Katherine Owen ◽

Catherine Sherrington

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Physical Recreation ◽

Fitness Benefits ◽

Recreation Participation ◽

Urgent Action

ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to describe and compare the amount and type of leisure-time physical activity, and motivations and barriers to participation among adults with and without a disability.MethodsAnalysis of deidentified data from an Australian cross-sectional national telephone-based survey (October 2015 to June 2018) of sport and physical recreation participation over the previous 12 months, and barriers and motivations to participation. Descriptive statistics (incorporating weighted proportions), χ2 tests and regression analyses were conducted to describe aspects of participation and compare those with and without self-reported disability.ResultsOf the 54 343 adults surveyed, 15% reported a disability. Adults with a disability were half as likely to meet physical activity guidelines through sport and/or physical recreation than adults without a disability (OR 0.53, 95% CI 0.51 to 0.57). A greater proportion of adults with a disability participated in physical recreation only (40% vs 31%; χ2=187; p<0.001), whereas a greater proportion of adults without a disability participated in sport only (20% vs 12%; χ2=188; p<0.001). Adults with a disability were more motivated than adults without a disability to try a new activity for physical health or fitness benefits (55% vs 46%; χ2=36; p<0.001). The most reported barrier to participation for adults with a disability not currently participating in sport and/or physical recreation was poor health or injury (62%), whereas for adults without a disability it was lack of time/too many other commitments (43%).ConclusionAdults with a disability are less physically active and report different physical activity profiles and barriers to being active than adults without a disability. Urgent action is required to address this discrepancy.

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Investigating a Message Tailoring Strategy to Improve Efficacy of Activity Promotion Interventions: A Study Protocol (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.6424 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Leila Sadat Rezai ◽

Catherine Marie Burns

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Regulatory Focus ◽

Message Framing ◽

Physical Activity Behaviour ◽

Activity Level ◽

Regulatory Focus Theory ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Focus Theory

BACKGROUND There have been challenges in designing effective behaviour-change interventions, including those that promote physical activity. One of the key reasons is that many of those systems do not account for individuals’ characteristics and their psychological differences, which affect their approach toward adopting target behaviour. For decades, tailoring has been used as a common technique to effectively communicate health-related information to persuade people to follow a healthier living. However, its use in the design of persuasive technologies has not been adequately investigated. OBJECTIVE The objective of this research is to explore the effects of tailoring when it is grounded in Higgins’ regulatory focus theory. METHODS A combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies has been proposed to examine how individuals’ intention to become more physically active would be affected by receiving health messages that may or may not match their self-regulatory orientation. The research would also subjectively, as well as objectively, measures the changes in individuals’ physical activity level. RESULTS The anticipated completion date for the consequent studies is December 2016. CONCLUSIONS In this article, the importance of refining message-framing research questions and a stepwise approach to develop an efficient experimental design to examine a new tailoring strategy is discussed. A set of small studies is proposed that would inform the best approach to design the principal experiment. The findings of principal experiment will provide a deeper insight into the relationship between regulatory-focus theory, persuasive message construction, and individuals’ physical activity behaviour.

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