DETERMINANTS OF LEISURE-TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: EVIDENCE FROM MALAYSIA

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (02) ◽  
pp. 1450017 ◽  
Author(s):  
YONG KANG CHEAH ◽  
ANDREW K. G. TAN
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
Non Communicable Disease ◽  
Heckman’S Sample Selection Model

This paper examines how socio-demographic and health-lifestyle factors determine participation and duration of leisure-time physical activity in Malaysia. Based on the Malaysia Non-Communicable Disease Surveillance-1 data, Heckman's sample selection model is employed to estimate the probability to participate and duration on physical activity. Results indicate that gender, age, years of education and family illness history are significant in explaining participation probability in leisure-time physical activity. Gender, income level, smoking-status and years of education are significant in explaining the weekly duration conditional on participation, whereas smoking-status and years of education are significant in determining the unconditional level of leisure-time physical activity.

scholarly journals The effect of leisure time physical activity and sedentary behaviour on the health of workers with different occupational physical activity demands: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie A. Prince ◽  
Charlotte Lund Rasmussen ◽  
Aviroop Biswas ◽  
Andreas Holtermann ◽  
Tarnbir Aulakh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Cardiovascular Mortality ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Occupational Physical Activity ◽  
Protocol Registration

Abstract Background Although it is generally accepted that physical activity reduces the risk for chronic non-communicable disease and mortality, accumulating evidence suggests that occupational physical activity (OPA) may not confer the same health benefits as leisure time physical activity (LTPA). It is also unclear if workers in high OPA jobs benefit from LTPA the same way as those in sedentary jobs. Our objective was to determine whether LTPA and leisure time sedentary behaviour (LTSB) confer the same health effects across occupations with different levels of OPA. Methods Searches were run in Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, ProQuest Public Health and Scopus from inception to June 9, 2020. Prospective or experimental studies which examined the effects of LTPA or LTSB on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality and cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal pain, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, arrhythmias and depression among adult workers grouped by OPA (low OPA/sitters, standers, moderate OPA/intermittent movers, high OPA/heavy labourers) were eligible. Results were synthesized using narrative syntheses and harvest plots, and certainty of evidence assessed with GRADE. Results The review includes 38 papers. Across all outcomes, except cardiovascular mortality, metabolic syndrome and atrial fibrillation, greater LTPA was consistently protective among low OPA, but conferred less protection among moderate and high OPA. For cardiovascular mortality and metabolic syndrome, higher levels of LTPA were generally associated with similar risk reductions among all OPA groups. Few studies examined effects in standers and none examined effects of LTSB across OPA groups. Conclusions Evidence suggests that LTPA is beneficial for all workers, but with larger risk reductions among those with low compared to high OPA jobs. This suggests that, in our attempts to improve the health of workers through LTPA, tailored interventions for different occupational groups may be required. More high-quality studies are needed to establish recommended levels of LTPA/LTSB for different OPA groups. Protocol registration PROSPERO #CRD42020191708.

scholarly journals Associations between dietary patterns, physical activity (leisure-time and occupational) and television viewing in middle-aged French adults

2011 ◽  
Vol 105 (6) ◽  
pp. 902-910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hélène Charreire ◽  
Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot ◽  
Sandrine Bertrais ◽  
Chantal Simon ◽  
Basile Chaix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Cross Sectional

Diet and physical activity are considered to be major components of a healthy lifestyle. However, few studies have examined in detail the relationships between specific types of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and diet in adults. The objective of the present study was to assess differential relationships between dietary patterns, leisure-time and occupational physical activities and time spent watching television (TV), as an indicator of sedentary behaviour, in middle-aged French subjects. We performed a cross-sectional analysis using data from 1359 participants in the SUpplémentation en VItamines et Minéraux AntioXydants study, who completed a detailed physical activity questionnaire and at least six 24 h dietary records. Sex-specific dietary patterns were derived using factor analysis; their relationships with leisure-time and occupational physical activities and TV viewing were assessed using ANCOVA, after adjustment for age, educational level and smoking status. Three dietary patterns were identified in each sex. After adjustment for potential confounders, leisure-time physical activity was positively associated with a ‘healthy’ food pattern in both men (P for trend < 0·01) and women (P for trend < 0·03) and negatively associated with an ‘alcohol/meat’ pattern in men (P for trend < 0·01). TV viewing was positively associated with a ‘convenience’ pattern in men and with a ‘alcohol-appetiser’ pattern in women. In conclusion, identification of relationships between dietary patterns, physical activity and sedentary behaviour can enable identification of different types of lifestyle and should help to target at-risk groups in nutrition prevention programmes.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Leisure-Time Physical Activity and the Metabolic Syndrome: An Examination of NHANES III, 1988-1994

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrina D. DuBose ◽  
Cheryl L. Addy ◽  
Barbara E. Ainsworth ◽  
Gregory A. Hand ◽  
J. Larry Durstine
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Nhanes Iii ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Low Hdl ◽  
The Relationship

Background:This study was performed to determine the relationship between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and the metabolic syndrome (MS) in 16,681 adults (43 ± 0.44 y) enrolled in NHANES III.Methods:LTPA was classified as regularly active (≥ 5 d/wk moderate and/or ≥ 3 d/wk vigorous), irregularly active (some LTPA), or inactive (no LTPA). The MS was positive with three or more conditions: 1) abdominal obesity, 2) low HDL-C, 3) hypertriglyceridemia, 4) elevated blood pressure, or 5) elevated glucose. Logistic regression examined the relationship between LTPA and the MS, adjusting for age, race, smoking status, and educational attainment stratified by gender.Results:In men only, irregular activity and inactivity was related to an increase in the MS (irregular: OR = 1.52 95% CI 1.11, 1.23; inactive: OR = 1.60, 95% CI 1.18, 1.98; test for trend P = 0.004). Inactivity increased the odds for abdominal obesity (P < 0.05).Conclusions:LTPA levels might influence the development of MS and abdominal obesity.

scholarly journals Functional status, mood state, and physical activity among women with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Carter ◽  
Marissa N. Baranauskas ◽  
John S. Raglin ◽  
Bernice A. Pescosolido ◽  
Brea L. Perry
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Mood State ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Total Mood Disturbance ◽  
Organ Specific ◽  
History Of

Objectives: While organ-specific pathophysiology has been well-described in SARS-CoV-2 infection, less is known about the attendant effects on functional status, mood state and leisure-time physical activity (PA) in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Methods: A case-control design was employed to recruit 32 women (n = 17 SARS-CoV-2; n = 15 controls) matched on age (54 +/- 12 years), body mass index (27 +/- 6 kg/m2), smoking status, and history of cardiopulmonary disease. Participants completed a series of assessments including the Modified Pulmonary Functional Status and Dyspnea Questionnaire (PFSDQ-M), Profile of Mood States (POMS), and Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time PA. Results: SARS-CoV-2 participants exhibited poorer functional status (p = 0.008) and reduced leisure-time PA (p = 0.004) compared to controls. Significant between-group differences were also detected for the POMS total mood disturbance with sub-scale analyses revealing elevated tension, confusion, and lower vigor among SARS-CoV-2 participants (all p-values < 0.05). The number of SARS-CoV-2 symptoms (e.g.,loss of taste / smell, muscle aches etc.) were associated (r = 0.620, p = 0.008) with confusion. Conclusion: The sequela of persistent SARS-CoV-2 symptoms elicit clear disturbances in functional status, mood state, and leisure-time PA among women with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome.

scholarly journals Leisure-time physical activity among adults in Estonia 2000 − 2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Pärna ◽  
M Mikk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Study Results

Abstract Background Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) can be an effective tool in the prevention and treatment of the majority of noncommunicable diseases, which are the leading cause of death worldwide. Therefore, the knowledge on the level and trends of LTPA is an important task for the public health sector and enables identification of adults at high risk of hypokinetic diseases. The aim of this study was to describe LTPA trend among adults in Estonia in 2000-2016 and to analyze the association between LTPA and sociodemographic, -economic, health- and work-related factors, and risk behaviours. Methods This study was based on 25 − 64-year-old adults (n = 16,903) of the postal cross-sectional surveys of Health Behaviour among Estonian Adult Population in 2000-2016. For data analysis, LTPA was divided into two categories: physically active (at least 2 − 3 times per week) and physically inactive (less than 2 times a week). Chi-square test was used to analyze changes in prevalence trend of LTPA over the study period. Logistic regression analysis was used to test associations between LTPA and different factors. Results The prevalence of LTPA increased from 26.2% to 42.6% among men (p &lt; 0.001) and from 28.0% to 43.6% among women (p &lt; 0.001) in Estonia in 2000-2016. Odds to be physically active during leisure time was significantly associated with marital status, education, income, economic activity, self-rated health, body mass index and smoking status among men and women. Compared to adults with basic education, men and women with higher education had higher odds (OR = 1.61, 95% CI 1.30 − 2.01; OR = 1.36, 95% CI 1.10 − 1.68, respectively) to be physically active. LTPA was associated with age among men and with nationality and alcohol use among women only. Conclusions Based on the study results, health promotion activities should be addressed in particular to the adults with lower LTPA paying attention to the factors associated with LTPA. Key messages LTPA increased significantly among men and women in Estonia in 2000 − 2016 being higher among women than men. Health promotion activities should be addressed in particular to the adults with lower LTPA paying attention to the different factors associated with LTPA.

scholarly journals Association of Physical Activity and Sitting Time with Overweight/Obesity in Chinese Occupational Populations

Obesity Facts ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Fan Yuan ◽  
Weiyan Gong ◽  
Caicui Ding ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Ganyu Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Work Time ◽  
Transportation Mode ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Female Employees

<b><i>Abstract:</i></b> The aim of this study was to explore association of physical activity and sitting time with overweight/obesity in Chinese occupational populations for the development of intervention and prevention strategies for obesity. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 23,112 participants were selected from the 2010–2012 China National Nutrition and Health Survey (CNNHS). A logistics regression model was used to examine the associations of physical activity and sitting time with overweight/obesity by gender after adjusting for age, educational level, marital status, and family economic level. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The prevalence of overweight/obesity based on the WHO definition and the WGOC definition was 30.8% and 41.3%, respectively. Male employees with moderate and heavy occupation activity intensity had a lower risk for overweight/obesity than those with light occupation activity intensity (moderate: OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.82–0.98; heavy: OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.65–0.86), and the risk of overweight/obesity of male employees with long work-time spent sitting was higher than those with short work-time spent sitting (2–4.9 h/day: OR 1.26, 95% CI 1.14–1.40; ≥5 h/day: OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.15–1.44). The risk of overweight/obesity of male employees with active transportation mode was lower than those with inactive transportation mode (OR 0.91, 95% CI 0.84–0.99), while the risk of overweight/obesity of female employees with active transportation mode was higher (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.04–1.25). Female employees with leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) for ≥150 min/week had lower risk of overweight/obesity than those with LTPA for &#x3c;150 min/week (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.56–0.84). There was no significant association of leisure-time sitting and housework time with overweight/obesity in Chinese occupational populations. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Occupation activity intensity, LTPA, transportation mode, and work sitting time were associated with overweight/obesity. Reducing work sitting time, moderate and heavy occupation activity intensity, and an active transportation mode could help male employees decrease the risk of overweight/obesity. Increasing leisure-time physical activity could reduce the risk of overweight/obesity in women. Our findings provided insight into the association of physical activity and sitting time with overweight/obesity. It will be necessary to carry out workplace-based interventions, have an active transportation mode, and increase leisure-time physical activity to decrease the risks of overweight/obesity.

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