scholarly journals The prevalence and influencing factors of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the rural population in China: the Henan Rural Cohort Study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e029590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Runqi Tu ◽  
Yuqian Li ◽  
Lijun Shen ◽  
HuiJuan Yuan ◽  
Zhenxing Mao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence and influencing factors of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in rural areas of China.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingA multistage, stratified cluster sampling method was used to obtain samples in the general population of Henan province in China.Participants38 515 participants aged 18–79 years were enrolled from the Henan Rural Cohort Study for the cross-sectional study.Main outcome measuresThe International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess the levels of PA and SB. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to calculate ORs and 95% CIs of potential influencing factors with physical inactivity.ResultsThe age-standardised prevalence of light PA and sitting >7.5 hours per day were 32.74% and 26.88% in the general Chinese rural adults, respectively. Gender differences were: 34.91%, 29.76% for men and 31.75%, 25.16% for women, respectively. The prevalence of participants with both light PA and sitting >7.5 hours per day was 13.95%. Education at least junior middle school, divorced/widowed/unmarried, RMB1000> per capita monthly income ≥RMB500, sitting >7.5 hours per day were negatively associated with light PA. For sitting >7.5 hours per day, the negative factors were being men, divorced/widowed/unmarried, heavy smoking, Fishery products, vegetable and fruits intake .ConclusionPhysical inactivity and SB were high in rural China. There is an increased need to promote a healthy lifestyle to the rural population.Clinical trial registrationThe Henan Rural Cohort Study has been registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Register.Registration number: ChiCTR-OOC-15006699.http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=11375

scholarly journals Perceived anxiety and physical activity behaviour changes during the early stages of COVID-19 restrictions in community-dwelling adults in Canada: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e050550
Author(s):  
Gavin R McCormack ◽  
Patricia K Doyle-Baker ◽  
Jennie A Petersen ◽  
Dalia Ghoneim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
High Anxiety ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

ObjectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic changed daily routines, including physical activity, which could influence physical and mental health. In our study, we describe physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns in relation to the pandemic and estimate associations between anxiety and physical activity and sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling adults.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingCalgary, Alberta, Canada.ParticipantsBetween April and June 2020, a random sample of 1124 adults (≥18 years) completed an online questionnaire.Primary and secondary outcomesThe online questionnaire captured current walking, moderate intensity, vigorous intensity and total physical activity and sedentary behaviour (ie, sitting and leisure-based screen time), perceived relative changes in physical activity, sedentary and social behaviours since the pandemic, perceived seriousness and anxiety related to COVID-19, and sociodemographic characteristics. Differences in sociodemographic characteristics, perceived relative change in behaviour and current physical activity and sedentary behaviour were compared between adults with low and high anxiety.ResultsOur sample (n=1047) included more females (60.3%) and fewer older adults (19.2%). Most participants (88.4%) considered COVID-19 as extremely or very serious and one-third (32.9%) felt extremely or very anxious. We found no differences (p>0.05) in current physical activity or sedentary behaviour by anxiety level. The largest perceived change in behaviours included social distancing, driving motor vehicles, use of screen-based devices, watching television and interactions with neighbours. We found anxiety-related differences (p<0.05) in perceived changes in various behaviours.ConclusionsChanges in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and social behaviour occurred soon after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, and some of these changes differed among those with low and high anxiety.

Socio-demographic association of non communicable diseases’ risk factors in a representative population of school children: a cross-sectional study in Sousse (Tunisia)

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meriam El Ghardallou ◽  
Jihene Maatoug ◽  
Imed Harrabi ◽  
Sihem Ben Fredj ◽  
Sahli Jihene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
School Children ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Excess Weight ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Diet

Abstract Introduction: A better understanding of socio-demographic characteristics of subgroups, which have a high risk to develop chronic diseases, is essential to develop more efficient interventional programs especially for youth. This study aimed to determine the association between clusters of non communicable diseases (NCDs’) risk factors and the socio-demographic characteristics among a sample of Tunisian school children. Materials and methods: We conducted, in 2013/2014, a cross-sectional study among a proportional and stratified school children sample, selected in 17 elementary public schools in Sousse (Tunisia). A cluster analysis was used to identify different NCDs risk factors clusters, based on tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and excess weight. Subsequent χ2-tests were used to identify differences between the NCDs risk factors clusters in regards to socio-demographic characteristics. Results: Four clusters of NCDs risk factors were found: 1) Cluster 1: physical inactivity behavior with normal weight, 2) Cluster 2: physical inactivity behavior associated to excess weight, 3) Cluster 3: unhealthy diet associated to excess weight and low practice of physical activity, and 4) Cluster 4: smoking behavior with physical activity behavior. The pattern of cluster membership differed across sex (<10–3), school level, and socioeconomic level (<10–3) but there was no significant difference between clusters for mother’s education levels and household tenure. Conclusion: This study can have important implications for health policy and practice. Indeed, it found that many subjects have simultaneous multiple NCDs risk factors which leads to identify groups at risk and implement integrated intervention program.

scholarly journals Sedentary behaviour and physical activity in bronchiectasis: a cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy M Bradley ◽  
Jason J Wilson ◽  
Kate Hayes ◽  
Lisa Kent ◽  
Suzanne McDonough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Age and gender specific association between obesity and depressive symptoms: a large-scale cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Liao ◽  
Zhicheng Luo ◽  
Yitan Hou ◽  
Ningning Cui ◽  
Xiaotian Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Specific Association ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Specific

Abstract Background This is a cross-sectional study to explore the age and gender specific association between obesity and depression in Chinese rural adults. Methods A total of 29,900 eligible participants from the Henan Rural Cohort Study were included. Standard anthropometric measurements were undertaken to obtain data on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). The Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) was utilized to discover depressive symptoms. Logistic regression was performed to explore the association between obesity (independent variable) and depressive symptoms (dependent variable). Results There were 1777 subjects with depressive symptoms, accounting for 5.94%. After multivariable adjustment, compared with normal weight group, the odds ratios (ORs) [95% confidence interval (CI)] for depressive symptoms in underweight, overweight and general obese groups were 1.41 (1.08–1.84), 0.87 (0.78–0.97) and 0.86 (0.74–0.99), respectively. Similarly, the OR (95% CI) of abdominal obesity group was 0.84 (0.76–0.93). Besides, there was linear decreasing trend of WC with depressive symptoms, but not BMI. Moreover, the inverse association between obesity and depressive symptoms was stronger in men and the elderly than that in women and the young. Conclusion Underweight was associated with a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms, which indicated that health care should pay attention to underweight as well as obesity, especially for women and the young. Clinical trial registration The Henan Rural Cohort Study has been registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Register (Registration number: ChiCTR-OOC-15006699). Date of registration: 2015-07-06.

scholarly journals Gender-specific Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Ideal Cardiovascular Health in Chinese Rural Population: The Henan Rural Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueyan Wu ◽  
Xiaotian Liu ◽  
Zhicheng Luo ◽  
Miaomiao Niu ◽  
Yaling He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Ideal Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Rural Adults

Abstract Background: The American Heart Association define a new concept of ideal cardiovascular health (ICH), which was widely used. However, the prevalence of ICH according to the definition of Chinese rural population is unclear. The study aimed to estimate prevalence and influencing factors of ICH in rural areas of China.Methods: This study included 35081 participants (13711 men and 21370 women)aged 18 to 79 years from “the Henan Rural Cohort study”. The cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics, the ICH scores, the ideal health behaviors (IHB) scores and ideal health factors (IHF)scores were evaluated in Chinese rural adults. Each CVH metrics divided into ideal and non-ideal including diet, physical activity, smoking, BMI, blood pressure, total cholesterol and fasting plasma glucose. The influencing factors of ideal CVH (ICH scores≥5), ideal HB (IHB scores>3) and ideal HF (IHF scores>3) were explored by logistic regression analysis.Results: The age-standardized mean scores of the ICH was 4.30(3.62 in men and4.69 in women). Prevalence of ICH metrics about ideal physical activity was the highest (91.37%), while about ideal diet was lowest (0.48%).The age-standardized prevalence of population who with 7 scores of ICH was 0.10% (0.07% in men and 0.11% in women). The age-standardized prevalence of Ideal CVH (ICH scores≥5) was 48.86% (28.26% in men and 60.70% in women). The age-standardized prevalence of 4 of IHB scores and 4 of IHF scores were 0.16% (0.17% in men and 0.16% in women) and 33.26% (10.06% in men and 46.60% in women), respectively. Further, apart from IHB scores, age had an inverse relationship with the ICH scores and IHF scores in total populations and women. Much older, men, low family income, current drinking and abdominal obesity were independently associated with ICH in Chinese rural adults.Conclusions: The percentage of ideal cardiovascular health is extremely low in rural China. There is an increasing need for primordial prevention of unhealthy lifestyles and monitoring high risk factors to promote cardiovascular health in rural China.Clinical Trial Registration The Henan Rural Cohort Study has been registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Register (Registration number: ChiCTR-OOC-15006699). Date of registration: 2015-07-06.http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=11375

scholarly journals Mental health and physical inactivity during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study nested in the BRISA cohort study

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 1583-1594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliana Harumi Morioka Takahasi ◽  
Maria Teresa Seabra Soares de Britt Alves ◽  
Gilberto Sousa Alves ◽  
Antônio Augusto Moura da Silva ◽  
Rosângela Fernandes Lucena Batista ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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