Exposure to a Community-Wide Physical Activity Promotion Program and Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Aracaju, Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (s2) ◽  
pp. S223-S228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Braulio C. Mendonça ◽  
Antônio C. Oliveira ◽  
José Jean O. Toscano ◽  
Alan G. Knuth ◽  
Thiago T. Borges ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Different Sources

Background:Evaluation studies of large scale physical activity promotion programs are rare in Latin America. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the association between various forms of exposure to Academia da Cidade (PAC), a professionally supervised intervention in Aracaju (Brazil), and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA).Methods:A population-based study including 2267 adults was carried out. LTPA was assessed using the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and a cut-off of 150 minutes per week was used in the analyses.Results:In fully adjusted models, having ever heard about PAC was related to an odds of 1.8 (95% CI 1.4−2.2) for reaching the 150-minutes per week LTPA threshold. Equivalent odds ratios were 1.6 (95% CI 1.1−2.3) for having ever seen a PAC class, 14.3 (95% CI 12.3−16.4) for current and 4.0 (95% CI 1.4−11.3) for past PAC participation.Conclusion:Different sources of exposure to PAC were significantly associated with LTPA, which may suggest that professionally-supervised community classes offered for free may be a successful alternative for promoting physical activity in Brazil. If PAC happens to be expanded to other Brazilian areas, intervention studies may be carried out to evaluate its effectiveness.

scholarly journals Built and Social Environment by Systematic Social Observation and Leisure-Time Physical Activity Report among Brazilian Adults: a Population-Based Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 96 (5) ◽  
pp. 682-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Cristina de Souza Andrade ◽  
Sueli Aparecida Mingoti ◽  
Dário Alves da Silva Costa ◽  
César Coelho Xavier ◽  
Fernando Augusto Proietti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Systematic Social Observation ◽  
Social Observation ◽  
Activity Report

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors with insufficient leisure-time physical activity of adolescents: results of a cross-sectional school population-based study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Camilo L. M. Lourenço ◽  
Venicius Dantas Da Silva ◽  
Edmar Lacerda Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
School Population

<p>Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia y los factores asociados con una actividad física insuficiente (AFI) en el tiempo libre entre los adolescentes de una ciudad mediana en el estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Métodos: Los datos de la encuesta transversal ACtVU (Uberaba - MG, Brasil) realizada entre mayo y octubre de 2015. Los estudiantes de secundaria de ambos sexos (de 14 a 18 años) comprendieron la muestra. AFI (&lt;300 minutos/semana) fue la variable dependiente y los indicadores sociodemográficos, de comportamiento y de salud fueron las variables independientes evaluadas mediante cuestionarios. Se utilizó la regresión logística binaria para estimar la Odds Ratio (OR). El IMC se utilizó como variable de control. Resultados: 984 estudiantes participaron en este estudio. El porcentaje de AFI fue del 44,9% (IC95%: 41,7; 48,1) y fue mayor entre las niñas (57,1% frente al 29,3% en los niños). Se encontró una mayor probabilidad de AFI en: la calificación para ambos sexos (OR = 2.23 niños, OR = 2.28 niñas), tiempo de pantalla entre semana (OR = 1.29), uso excesivo de teléfonos inteligentes durante la semana (OR = 1.54) y los fines de semana (OR = 1.22) entre niños, que estudian esta noche (OR = 1.80), que tienen un trabajo (OR = 1.24), ingresos familiares (OR = 1.41 para 3 a 5 salarios mínimos y OR = 1.65 para ≥ 6 salarios mínimos), tiempo de pantalla entre semana (OR = 1.87) e insatisfacción con el propio peso (OR = 1.32) entre las niñas. Conclusión: la prevalencia de AFI fue alta. La mayoría de los factores asociados fueron diferentes en niños y niñas.</p>

scholarly journals Psycho-social correlates of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among older adults: a multivariate analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunwoo Lee ◽  
Chungsup Lee ◽  
Jaesung An
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Activity Promotion

Abstract Background Still, a considerable number of older adults hardly meet the daily physical activity recommendation. The current study examined how the elderly’s attitudinal and perceptional aspects were associated with their Leisure-Time Physical Activity (LTPA) participation in order to provide insight into the physical activity promotion. Methods Study used a total sample of 10,700 older adults aged 65+ drawn from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) 2014–2015 in USA. Multiple questionnaire items were employed to assess older adults’ attitudes and outlook across different life domains. LTPA participation was measured using two indicators—walking and sports/exercise. A technique of adjusted multivariate analysis was employed to examine the relationships between predictors and outcome variables. Results Results indicated that psychosocial indicators were significantly associated with older adults’ LTPA: self-perception of ageing, self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, spiritual engagement, perceived social tie and neighbourhood safety; while measures of perceived social relations and neighbourhood safety demonstrated different associations with walking and sports/exercise on its intensity. Conclusions Health professionals should be well-informed about psychosocial roles, either as facilitators or constraints, in older adults’ physical activity participation. Incorporation of psychosocial intervention into physical activity promotion can help older adults develop positive attitudes and inner strength linked to their health behaviour.

scholarly journals Tracking of physical activity from adolescence to adulthood: a population-based study

2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Renato Azevedo ◽  
Cora Luiza Araújo ◽  
Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva ◽  
Pedro Curi Hallal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Adult Behavior

OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between regular physical activity in adolescence and leisure-time physical activity in adulthood, with emphasis on gender differences. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Pelotas, Southern Brazil, in 2003. A representative sample of households was selected in multiple stages and subjects aged 20-59 years were interviewed. Leisure-time physical activity was evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Data on adolescent physical activity were based on subjects' recall. RESULTS: Of 2,577 subjects interviewed, 27.5% were classified as adequately active, and 54.9% reported regular physical activity in adolescence. Subjects who engaged in regular physical activity during adolescence were more likely to be adequately active in adulthood (adjusted prevalence ratio 1.42; 95% CI: 1.23; 1.65). This effect was stronger in women (adjusted prevalence ratio: 1.51; 95% CI: 1.22; 1.86) than men (adjusted prevalence ratio: 1.35; 95% CI: 1.10; 1.67). CONCLUSIONS: Promoting physical activity in school age may be a successful intervention against the epidemic of adult inactivity. Although women were less likely to report regular physical activity in adolescence, the effect of this experience on adult behavior was stronger than in men.

scholarly journals Relationships of Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Sociodemographics, and Body Mass Index With Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (12) ◽  
pp. 577-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soohyun Nam ◽  
MinKyoung Song ◽  
Soo-Jeong Lee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Promotion

Nurses have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms from patient handling tasks such as lifting, transferring, and repositioning. Comorbidities such as musculoskeletal symptoms may negatively affect engagement in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). However, limited data are available on the relationship between musculoskeletal symptoms and LTPA among nurses. The purpose of this study was to describe musculoskeletal symptoms and LTPA, and to examine the relationships of musculoskeletal symptoms, sociodemographics, and body mass index with LTPA among nurses. Cross-sectional data on sociodemographics, employment characteristics, musculoskeletal symptoms, body mass index, and LTPA were collected from a statewide random sample of 454 California nurses from January to July 2013. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were performed. We observed that non-White nurses were less likely to engage in regular aerobic physical activity than White nurses (odds ratio [OR] = 0.61; 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.40, 0.94]). Currently working nurses were less likely to engage in regular aerobic physical activity than their counterparts (OR = 0.48; 95% CI = [0.25, 0.91]). Nurses with higher body mass index were less likely to perform regular aerobic physical activity (OR = 0.93; 95% CI = [0.89, 0.97]) or muscle-strengthening physical activity (OR = 0.92; 95% CI = [0.88, 0.96]). This study found no evidence that musculoskeletal symptoms may interfere with regular engagement in LTPA. Physical activity promotion interventions should address employment-related barriers, and particularly target racial minority nurses and those who have a high body mass index.

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