scholarly journals The Association of Perceived and Objectively Measured Crime With Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aileen P. McGinn ◽  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
Amy H. Herring ◽  
Sara L. Huston ◽  
Daniel A. Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Leisure Physical Activity

Background:Crime is one aspect of the environment that can act as a barrier to physical activity. The goals of this study were to (1) compare measures of perceived crime with observed crime and (2) examine the association between the independent and combined effects of objective and perceived crime on physical activity.Methods:Perceived crime and physical activity were assessed in 1659 persons via telephone survey. Crime was objectively measured in a subset of 303 survey participants.Results:For all types of crime, there was low agreement between objective and perceived measures. Both perceived and objectively measured crime were independently associated with leisure activities.Conclusions:This study suggests that perceptions and objective measures of crime are both important correlates of leisure physical activity. Evaluating both measures is necessary when examining the relationship between crime and physical activity to develop interventions that will most influence leisure physical activity levels.

scholarly journals Daily Sitting for Long Periods Increases the Odds for Subclinical Atheroma Plaques

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1229
Author(s):  
Jose Luis Perez-Lasierra ◽  
Martin Laclaustra ◽  
Pilar Guallar-Castillón ◽  
Jose Antonio Casasnovas ◽  
Jose Antonio Casajús ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Trained Personnel ◽  
Atherosclerosis Development ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

Sedentarism is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but currently it is not clear how a sedentary behavior such as long sitting time can affect atherosclerosis development. This study examined the relationship between sitting time and the prevalence of carotid and femoral subclinical atherosclerosis. A cross-sectional analysis based on a subsample of 2082 participants belonging to the Aragon Workers’ Health Study was carried out. Ultrasonography was used to assess the presence of plaques in carotid and femoral territories; the validated Spanish version of the questionnaire on the frequency of engaging in physical activity used in the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals’ was used to assess physical activity and sitting time; and demographic, anthropometric, and clinical data were obtained by trained personnel during the annual medical examination. Participants were categorized into <9 h/day and ≥9 h/day sitting time groups. After adjusting for several confounders, compared with participants that remain seated <9 h/day, those participants who remain seated ≥9 h/day had, respectively, OR = 1.25 (95%CI: 1.01, 1.55, p < 0.05) and OR = 1.38 (95%CI: 1.09, 1.74, p < 0.05) for carotid and any-territory plaque presence. Remaining seated ≥9 h/day is associated with higher odds for carotid and any-territory plaque presence independently of physical activity levels and other cardiovascular risk factors.

scholarly journals Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Children and Adolescents in Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Issad Baddou ◽  
Asmaa El Hamdouchi ◽  
Imane El Harchaoui ◽  
Kaoutar Benjeddou ◽  
Naima Saeid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Guideline ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Objectively Measured

Background. Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescent plays an important role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular health diseases, diabetes, and obesity in adulthood. However, little is known about physical activity levels (PA) and sedentary time among children and adolescents in Morocco. Objective. To examine gender, type of day, and age grade differences in objectively measured sedentary time, physical activity levels, and physical activity guideline attainment among children and adolescents in Morocco. Method. 172 children/adolescents (mean age = 10.92 ± 1.55 years, 49.4% are boys) were recruited for this study and wore a tri-axial accelerometer (GT3X+) for 7 consecutive days. Time spent in sedentary, PA levels, and daily steps were measured and compared according to gender, age grade, and the type of day (weekdays/weekends). Results. In weekdays children/adolescents spent more time in sedentary than weekends (p < 0.001). Boys were eight times more likely to meet the recommendation for at least 60 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day than girls (OR: 8.569; 95% [CI]: 4.23–17.32), p < 0.001. Conclusion. These findings highlight the need for effective and sustainable strategies and programs aiming to promote physical activity and to reduce sedentary behavior among children and adolescents in Morocco.

scholarly journals The association between psychological characteristics and physical activity levels in people with knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisuke Uritani ◽  
Jessica Kasza ◽  
Penny K. Campbell ◽  
Ben Metcalf ◽  
Thorlene Egerton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fear Of Movement ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background:The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological characteristics and physical activity levels, measured as the average number of steps per day, in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA).Methods: This study analysed baseline data from a randomized controlled trial (Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry reference: ACTRN12612000308897). A total of 167 adults aged over 50 years, with knee pain rated as four or more on an 11-point numeric rating scale, and knee OA diagnosed using American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria, were recruited from the community (62 men and 105 women; mean age, 62.2 ± 7.5 years). The average number of steps per day over seven consecutive days was measured using an accelerometer-based device. Psychological characteristics evaluated were: depressive symptoms (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale), self-efficacy (Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale for pain and other symptoms), fear of movement (Brief Fear of Movement Scale for Osteoarthritis), and pain catastrophizing (Pain Catastrophizing Scale). The association between the average number of steps per day and psychological characteristics was analyzed using a multiple linear regression analysis, with the average number of steps per day as the dependent variable, adjusting for each psychological characteristic separately, and age, sex, body mass index, and pain entered as covariates.Results: There was evidence that the amount of physical activity was associated with fear of movement (coefficient [B]: -117, 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: -227 to -8) and with pain catastrophizing (B: -44, 95%CI: -86 to -1). The association with self-efficacy was similar (B:117, 95%CI: -12 to 246). However, the direction of the association with depressive symptoms was less clear (B: -59, 95%CI: -138 to 19).Conclusions: The results of this study revealed that the relationship was such that lower fear of movement and lower pain catastrophizing may be associated with more steps per day. It may be hypothesized that fear of moving and pain catastrophizing lead to activity avoidance and that strategies to improve these disease-related psychological aspects may be useful in enhancing physical activity participation, although this hypothesis is highly speculative and needs further testing given the cross-sectional design of this study.

scholarly journals Physical inactivity and headache disorders: cross-sectional analysis in the Brazilian longitudinal study of adult health (ELSA-Brasil)

2020 ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Arao Oliveira ◽  
Juliane Mercante ◽  
Mario Peres ◽  
Maria Molina ◽  
Paulo Lotufo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Probable Migraine ◽  
Sectional Analysis

BackgroundPhysical inactivity has been linked to headache disorders, but data regarding the current recommended leisure-time (LTPA) and commuting physical activity (CPA) levels is unknown.ObjectiveTo test the associations between headache disorders (definite and probable migraine tension type headache-TTH) and physical inactivity in these domains (LTPA and CPA) in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil).MethodsIn a cross-sectional analysis, logistic regression models computed the odds ratio (OR) for the relationship between headache disorders and physical activity (LTPA and CPA) in the following levels: “active” (Reference), “insuciently active”, and “inactive”. The full models were controlled for the effects of sociodemographic data, cardiovascular risk profile, and use of headache medication (migraine prophylaxis)ResultsOf 15,0105 participants, 14,847 (45.6 % of men and 54.4 % women) responded the baseline interviews regarding physical activity levels and headache disorders. Overall, most significant physical inactivity was observed in LTPA domain for definite migraine [OR: 1.32 (1.10-1.57)] and probable migraine [OR: 1.33 (1.17-1.50)]. Similar findings were replicated by sex. Physical inactivity (LTPA) was positively associated with definite migraine in women [OR: 1.29 (1.04-1.59)], probable migraine in both men [OR: 1.40 (1.15-1.69)] and women [OR: 1.29 (1.04-1.59)]. Physical inactivity in CPA domain was associated to increased OR for probable TTH in men [OR: 1.33 (1.01-1.75)], while CPA was inversely associated to definite migraine [OR: 0.79 (0.64-0.98)] and probable migraine [OR: 0.80 (0.67-0.96)] in women. Considering all headaches, unmet vigorous physical activity levels were associated to increased OR for definite migraine [OR: 1.36 (1.13-1.65)] and probable migraine [OR: 1.37 (1.20-1.57)]. Finally, we found higher odds for daily headaches among LTPA-inactive [OR: 1.73 (1.20-2.49)] and CPA-insufficiently active [ OR: 1.36 (1.04-1.79)] participants.ConclusionPhysical inactivity is associated with headache disorders in the ELSA-Brasil study, with distinct associations regarding headache subtype, sex, physical activity domain and intensity, and headache frequency.

scholarly journals Physical Activity, Obesity, and Hypertension among Adults in a Rapidly Urbanised City

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Qianqian Dun ◽  
Wanglin Xu ◽  
Maozhen Fu ◽  
Nengjian Wu ◽  
Justin B. Moore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Few studies have explored the relationship between the level of physical activity and the occurrence or prevalence of obesity and hypertension among people residing in urbanised areas. Method. A cross-sectional study involving a sample of 1,001 adults was conducted. Descriptive statistics were used to describe sociodemographic variables, physical activity levels, body mass index (BMI), and prevalence of hypertension. Logistic regression models were adopted to investigate the relationship between these factors. Results. A total of 939 respondents who provided valid responses were included. Among them, 56.5% of the participants reported engaging in high levels of physical activity. However, 40.4% of the respondents were classified as overweight or obese, and 31.9% had diagnosed hypertension. After adjusting for sociodemographic factors, logistic regression analysis revealed that physical activity levels were negatively correlated with the prevalence of BMI (OR = 0.564, 95% CI: 0.352–0.905; OR = 0.583, 95% CI: 0.375–0.907) and hypertension (OR = 0.556, 95% CI: 0.348–0.888). Conclusions. Our study confirms recent evidence regarding the amount of physical activity that is associated with lower prevalence of obesity and hypertension in Pingshan District. Furthermore, different physical activities of various intensity levels had different effects on hypertension. Residents should be encouraged to engage in physical activities and maintain a healthy weight to improve their quality of life.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN KADAR Hs-CRP SERUM PADA MAHASISWA OBES DAN TIDAK OBES DI FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN UNIVERSITAS SAM RATULANGI MANADO

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinariani Tangkilisan ◽  
Shirley E. S. Kawengian ◽  
Nelly Mayulu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Whitney Test ◽  
Mann Whitney Test ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Spearman Test ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: The development of technology facilitate all the activities, that make us not moving. This can increase the incidence of obesity that will be at risk for cardiovascular disease. When the atherosclerotic plaque formation involves inflammatory processes that can increase levels of Hs CRP, which is one marker of inflammation. The purpose of this study to determine differences in physical activity and Hs CRP in obese and non-obese groups and the relationship between physical activity levels of Hs CRP in students in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sam Ratulangi. The design of this study are analytical by using cross-sectional approach (cross-sectional). The research sample is determined by purposive sampling that meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria, amounting to 59 students. Data were collected through questionnaires and through the measurement of physical activity levels of Hs CRP, and the data were analyzed using non-parametric test of Mann Whitney test and the Spearman test. The test results obtained by Mann Whitney test with p values ​​are 0.799 for MET values and 0.000 ​​for Hs CRP levels, which means there is no difference in activity in both groups and there is has difference Hs CRP levels in both groups. Then do the Spearman test at 95% significance level of p value of 0.638 is obtained which is greater than the value of α 0.05, which means the relationship between two variables declared statistically significant. Keywords: Hs CRP, Physical Activity.   Abstrak: Perkembangan dunia teknologi memudahkan semua kegiatan sehingga kita kurang bergerak. Hal ini dapat meningkatkan kejadian  obesitas yang nantinya akan beresiko terhadap penyakit kardiovaskuler. Saat pembentukan plak aterosklerosis melibatkan proses inflamasi yang dapat meningkatkan kadar hsCRP yang merupakan salah satu penanda terjadinya inflamasi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui perbedaan aktivitas fisik dan hsCRP pada kelompok obes dan tidak obes serta hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kadar hsCRP pada mahasiswa di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Rancangan penelitian ini bersifat analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan potong lintang (cross sectional). Sampel penelitian ditentukan secara purposive sampling yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi yang berjumlah 59 mahasiswa. Data yang dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner aktivitas fisik dan melalui pengukuran kadar hsCRP, kemudian data dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji non parametric yaitu uji Mann Whitney dan uji spearman. Selanjutnya hasil uji dengan Mann Whitney diperoleh nilai p yaitu 0,799 untuk nilai MET dan 0,000 untuk kadar hsCRP, yang artinya tidak ada perbedaan aktivitas pada kedua kelompok dan ada perbedaan kadar Hs CRP pada kedua kelompok. Kemudian dilakukan uji Spearman pada tingkat kemaknaan 95% diperoleh nilai p sebesar 0,638 yakni lebih besar dari nilai α 0,05 yang artinya hubungan antara kedua variabel ini dinyatakan tidak bermakna secara statistik.Kata Kunci: Aktivitas Fisik, hsCRP.

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