Types of leisure time physical activities (LTPA) of community-dwelling persons who have been screened positive for dementia

Abstract Background To (a) describe the pattern of leisure time physical activities (LTPA) in community-dwelling persons who have been screened positive for dementia and (b) determine the health-related and sociodemographic factors associated with LTPA. Methods Data of the general practitioner-based, randomized, controlled intervention trial, DelpHi-MV (Dementia: life- and person-centered help in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania) were used. Patients aged 70 years or older, who lived at home and had a DemTect< 9 were informed about the study by their General practitioners and invited to participate. Data from 436 participants with complete baseline data were used. Standardized, computer-assisted assessments were made during face-to-face interviews at the participants’ homes. Results Two hundred thirty-eight patients (54.6%) carried out LTPA (men 58.4%, women 51.8%). Physically active patients mentioned one to two different activities; diversity of LTPA was higher for men than for women. The most-frequently mentioned types of activity were gardening (35.3%), cycling (24.1%) and mobility training (12.4%); there was only a statistically significant difference between men and women in cycling, χ2(1) = 21.47, p < .001. The odds of LTPA increased with increasing quality of life (OR = 2.41), lower impairments in activities of daily living (OR = 0.85), and living in a rural environment (OR = 2.02). Conclusions Our findings suggest that people who have been screened positive for dementia living in a rural area are more likely to be active than people living in an urban area. Following studies should investigate whether this difference has an effect on the progression of dementia. Trial registration ClinicalTrial.gov Identifier NCT01401582.

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Physical activity indicators in adults from a state capital in the South of Brazil: a comparison between telephone and face-to-face surveys

Cadernos de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/0102-311x00130412 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 29 (10) ◽

pp. 2119-2129 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Giovâni Firpo Del Duca ◽

Markus Vinicius Nahas ◽

Diego Augusto Santos Silva ◽

Pedro Curi Hallal ◽

Deborah Carvalho Malta ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Face To Face ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Significant Difference ◽

South Of Brazil

The aim of this study was to compare estimates of prevalence of physical activity indicators and associated sociodemographic factors obtained from telephone and face-to-face interviews with adults. Data from a cross-sectional populationbased survey of adults living in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil was compared to data collected through the telephonic system VIGITEL. There was no significant difference between the results from telephone interviews (n = 1,475) and face-to-face interviews (n = 1,720) with respect to prevalence of sufficient leisure time physical activity (19.3% versus 15.5%, respectively), sufficient leisure time and/or commuting physical activity (35.1% versus 29.1%, respectively) and physical inactivity (16.2% versus 12.6%, respectively). Some differences were observed with respect to the sociodemographic factors associated with leisure time and/or commuting physical activity and physical inactivity. The two techniques yielded generally similar results with respect to prevalence and sociodemographic factors associated to physical activity indicators.

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Relationship of different domains of physical activity practice with health-related quality of life among community-dwelling older people: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027751 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. e027751 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Catarina Covolo Scarabottolo ◽

Edilson Serpeloni Cyrino ◽

Priscila Missaki Nakamura ◽

William Rodrigues Tebar ◽

Daniel da Silva Canhin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

ObjectiveTo analyse the association between different domains of physical activity (PA) and health-related domains of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults, independent of confounding variables.DesignCross-sectional study.ParticipantsIn total, 400 individuals 60 years or above were randomly selected to participate in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresPA was assessed by a questionnaire in three different domains (work/occupational, sports/gym and leisure time) and total PA. The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey was used to evaluate HRQoL. The variables socioeconomic condition, marital status and presence of health professional-diagnosed comorbidities were self-reported.ResultsThe mean age of the sample was 71.5 (±8.4) years, of whom 58% (n=232) were female. Male older adults showed higher scores of PA in sports, leisure time and in total PA than female adults. Older adults who were more physically active in the work/occupational domain were associated with better scores in functional capacity (OR=1.73, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.93) and general health perception (OR=1.61, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.56). Those who presented a higher score in the sports/gym domain had better scores in functional capacity, even after adjustment for comorbidities (OR=1.72, 95% CI 1.01 to 2.96). Individuals with higher activity in leisure time were more likely to have better scores in functional capacity (OR=1.75, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.98), body pain (OR=1.74, 95% CI 1.09 to 2.78) and mental health (OR=1.67, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.69). Older adults who were more active in total PA were 77% more likely to have better scores in functional capacity (OR=1.77, 95% CI 1.04 to 3.02).ConclusionPhysically active older adults in the different domains of PA presented better HRQoL parameters, reinforcing the importance of studies analysing PA in different contexts and in countries with low and medium socioeconomic conditions.

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Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Health-Care Utilization in Older Adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.14.4.392 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 392-410 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Michelle Y. Martin ◽

M. Paige Powell ◽

Claire Peel ◽

Sha Zhu ◽

Richard Allman

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Health Care ◽

Health Care Utilization ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Care Utilization ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physician Visits

This study examined whether leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) was associated with health-care utilization in a racially diverse sample of rural and urban older adults. Community-dwelling adults (N= 1,000, 75.32 ± 6.72 years old) self-reported participating in LTPA and their use of the health-care system (physician visits, number and length of hospitalizations, and emergency-room visits). After controlling for variables associated with health and health-care utilization, older adults who reported lower levels of LTPA also reported a greater number of nights in the hospital in the preceding year. There was no support, however, for a relationship between LTPA and the other indicators of health-care utilization. Our findings suggest that being physically active might translate to a quicker recovery for older adults who are hospitalized. Being physically active might not only have health benefits for older persons but also lead to lower health-care costs.

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Reasons and Barriers for University Students’ Leisure-Time Physical Activity: Moderating Effect of Health Education

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.1177/0031512519869089 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 126 (6) ◽

pp. 1084-1100 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Saulius Sukys ◽

Vida J. Cesnaitiene ◽

Arunas Emeljanovas ◽

Brigita Mieziene ◽

Irena Valantine ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Education ◽

University Students ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Survey Method ◽

Physically Active ◽

Health Related ◽

Fitness And Health ◽

The Relationship

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health education and motives and barriers for university students’ engagement in leisure-time physical activity (PA). The research sample included 709 students (312 females and 397 males) in different years of study, ranging in age between 18-25 years. A questionnaire survey method revealed a significant positive relationship between fitness and health motives and students’ leisure-time PA. External barriers were negative predictors of students’ leisure-time PA, while more health education-related courses per week were positively associated with students’ leisure-time PA. Finally, we found that the number of health education-related courses per week moderated the relationship between fitness and health motives and students’ leisure-time PA. These findings suggest that university students’ fitness and health motives and external barriers to be physically active outweigh other motives and barriers in determining their leisure-time PA. In addition, health education in university studies can effectively increase students’ health-related motivation for PA.

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Effects of 32-Year Leisure Time Physical Activity Discordance in Twin Pairs on Health (TWINACTIVE Study): Aims, Design and Results for Physical Fitness

Twin Research and Human Genetics ◽

10.1375/twin.12.1.108 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 108-117 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Tuija Leskinen ◽

Katja Waller ◽

Sara Mutikainen ◽

Sari Aaltonen ◽

Paula H. A. Ronkainen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Physically Active ◽

Childhood Experiences ◽

Bone Properties ◽

Fitness Tests ◽

Health Related ◽

And Function

AbstractThe physically active lifestyle is associated with low future morbidity and mortality, but the causality between physical activity and health is not always clear. As some inherited biological characteristics and childhood experiences may cause selection bias in observational studies, we sought to take them into account by identifying 16 twin pairs (7 MZ, 9 DZ, mean age 60 years) discordant for leisure time physical activity habits for thirty years. We conducted detailed health-related examinations among these twin pairs. Our main aims were to study the effects of physical activity and genes on fitness and body composition, with special reference to body fat compartments, metabolic syndrome components and related diseases and risk factor levels, status of arteries, structure and function of the heart, bone properties, and muscle and fat tissue-related mechanisms linked to physical activity and chronic disease development. Our physical activity assessments showed that inactive co-twins were on average 8.8 MET hours/day less active than their active co-twins through out their midlife (2.2 ± 2.3 vs. 11.0 ± 4.1 MET h/day, p < .001). Follow-up fitness tests showed that physically inactive co-twins were less fit than their active co-twins (estimated VO2peak 26.4 ± 4.9 vs. 32.5 ± 5.5 ml/kg/min, p < .001). Similar differences were found in both MZ and DZ pairs. On the basis of earlier epidemiological observations on nonrelated individuals, these physical activity and fitness differences are large enough to cause differences in many mechanisms and risk factors related to the development of chronic diseases and to permit future analyses.

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Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Australians With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.8.3.340 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 340-351 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kristiann Corbusier Heesch ◽

Norman Ng ◽

Wendy Brown

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Strengthening Exercises ◽

Health Related ◽

Stretching Exercises

Background:Physical activity (PA) is recommended for managing osteoarthritis (OA). However, few people with OA are physically active. Understanding the factors associated with PA is necessary to increase PA in this population. This cross-sectional study examined factors associated with leisure-time PA, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises in people with OA.Methods:For a mail survey, 485 individuals, aged 68.0 years (SD = 10.6) with hip or knee OA, were asked about factors that may influence PA participation, including use of non-PA OA management strategies and both psychological and physical health-related factors. Associations between factors and each PA outcome were examined in multivariable logistic regression models.Results:Non-PA management strategies were the main factors associated with the outcomes. Information/education courses, heat/cold treatments, and paracetamol were associated with stretching and strengthening exercises (P < .05). Hydrotherapy and magnet therapy were associated with leisure-time PA; using orthotics and massage therapy, with stretching exercises; and occupational therapy, with strengthening exercises (P < .05). Few psychological or health-related factors were associated with the outcomes.Conclusions:Some management strategies may make it easier for people with OA to be physically active, and could be promoted to encourage PA. Providers of strategies are potential avenues for recruiting people with OA into PA programs.

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Exercise on Prescription: A Cross-sectional Study With Self-reported Outcome

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2015-0015 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 377-384 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Helene Buch Pedersen ◽

Morten Helmer-Nielsen ◽

Karin Brochstedt Dieperink ◽

Birte Østergaard

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Lifestyle Diseases

Background:Exercise on prescription (EOP) is an attempt to increase physical activity among sedentary adults with signs of lifestyle diseases. Until now, no studies have focused on patients with chronic diseases and how they assess the long-term effect of participating in EOP consisting of supervised interventions of different intensities. This study aimed to describe and compare self-reported physical activity in the long term among participants in 3 EOP modules of different intensities.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1152 former participants in EOP between July 2005 and May 2007 in 2 Danish counties. Physical activity was measured as number of days with a minimum 30 minutes of moderate/vigorous activity.Results:Seventy-five percent (n = 854) returned the questionnaire. Of these, 36% reported being physically active ≥ 5 days/week. Comparing leisure-time activities before EOP 29% was sedentary vs. 15% (P < 0 .01) after, moderate + hard leisure-time activities was 7% before vs. 19% after EOP (P < 0 .01). Time postintervention did not influence the numbers reporting to be physical active negatively.Conclusions:This study in community-dwelling adults with chronic diseases participating in EOP finds that approximately one-third reported being physically active in the long term postintervention, but no differences between the modalities were found.

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FACTORS INFLUENCING LEISURE TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF CHILDREN

Laisvalaikio tyrimai ◽

10.33607/elt.v2i6.222 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (6) ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Vidmantas Katasanovas ◽

Vytautas Katasanovas ◽

Žilvinas Stankevičius

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Physically Active ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Children’S Physical Activity ◽

Support Family

Grounding of research.Scientific problem discussed in the article-what factors influence children’sleisure time physical activity. Inorder to choose the right means to encourage children to be more physicalactive, it is important to analyse what factors can influence this. Leisure time is an important routine ofchildren’s everyday life, and engaging into physical activities during leisure time brings a lot of benefits.Theproblem isrelevantasit is important to discuss all the aspects related to the ways that could encourage childrenfor physical activity, including the analysis of factors, influencing their leisure time physical activity.Thegoalof research–to analysefactors influencingleisure time physical activity physical activity of children. Objectsof research: To discuss importance of leisure time physical activity for children.To identify groups of factorsimportantfor children leisure time physical activity physical activity. Research object subject–factorsinfluencingleisure time physical activity physical activity of children. Qualitative methods were used in thisarticle, performing comparative analysis of scientific literature. Scientific articles discussing results ofempirical research were chosen for the analysis. Most articles that are analysed were published in 2007–2015.Results of research.Results of research reveal that leisure time physical activity is especially importantfor children for overall benefit of physical activity for their physical and mental health (in childhood and infuture). According to the theories explaining factors influencing leisure time physical activity such groups offactors may be determined: psychosocial factors (internal factors), environmental factors including factors ofsocial support (family, school), physical environment and political factors. Results reveal that psychologicalfactors, such as extraversion, conscientiousness, enjoyment, self-efficacy are related to higher levels ofphysical activity. Gender also matters–boys are usually more physically active that girls (especially there aregreat differences in adolescence). Influence of socioeconomic factors is not obvious (smaller children’sphysical activity does not correlate to financial state of family, but it does in later age). Parents may have greatinfluence on children’s physical activity modelling, encouraging, providing and involving their children withphysical activities. But children’s physical activity is negatively influenced if home surroundings encouragesedentary leisure time activities. Efforts of school to create availability of organized physical activities withsupervision, also rational daytime table, giving children time for being physically active, may have benefit.However neighbourhood environmental and facility factorsare notrelevant to explain children’s andadolescents’ physical activity.Main conclusions of research.1. Physical activity should be a part of leisure time routine, assuringthat children would be physically active daily.2. Two main groups of factors can be treated as significant inaffecting physical activityof children: psychosocial factors, and factors of social support (family, home,school). Neighbourhood environmental and facility factorsare notrelevant to explain children’s andadolescents’ physical activity. In the context of what was discussed above.Keywords:leisure time,physical activity,children,adolescents.

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Mechanical demands of the two-handed hardstyle kettlebell swing in novice older adults: an exploratory profile

10.1101/2021.05.17.444430 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Neil J. Meigh ◽

Wayne A. Hing ◽

Ben Schram ◽

Justin W.L. Keogh

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Peak Force ◽

Vertical Force ◽

Physically Active ◽

Paired Samples ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Exercise Effect ◽

Males And Females ◽

Force Time

Background: Understanding the mechanical demands of an exercise and its technique increases clinical confidence when assessing the benefits and risks of a prescribed exercise. This study profiles the mechanical demands of the hardstyle kettlebell swing in novice older adults and compares peak force with kettlebell deadlifts. These data will help therapists choose the most appropriate kettlebell exercise (deadlifts or swings) and weights for progressing kettlebell training for older adults. Methods: Thirty-five insufficiently physically active, community-dwelling males and females (59-79 years) were recruited. Two-handed hardstyle swings were performed with 8-16 kg and deadlifts with 8-24 kg and 8-32 kg for females and males, respectively. Ground reaction forces (GRFs) were obtained from a floor-mounted force platform. Force-time curves (FTCs), peak force, forward force relative to vertical force, rate of force development (RFD) and swing cadence were investigated. Peak GRF was compared by exercise and by sex, with RFD reported for swings. Results: For kettlebells weights up to 16 kg, paired samples T-tests show a large exercise effect (δ > 1.4) with peak force significantly higher for swings than deadlifts. Data shows: (i) significantly higher peak force during swings than deadlifts (δ = 1.77), reaching 4.5 (1.0) N.kg-1, (ii) peak force during an 8 kg swing was greater than a 32kg deadlift, (iii) no significant difference in normalised peak force between males and females performing kettlebell swings, but a moderately large effect size during deadlifts (males > females, δ = 0.69), (iv) mean RFD of 19.9 (4.7) N.s-1.kg-1 with a very weak, positive correlation with kettlebell weight (y = 14.4 + 0.32𝑥), and trivial or non-significant effect of sex, (v) mean forward force equal to 5.5% of vertical force during swings, increasing from 3.8 (1.6) % with 8 kg to 1.7 (2.6) % with 16kg. Conclusion: Where GRF is a therapeutic target, kettlebell swings with an 8 kg kettlebell could have similar effects to much heavier deadlifts (>24 kg). Compared to kettlebell deadlifts, the performance of kettlebell swings may be an easier, more convenient, and more appealing option for older adults in a primary care setting or at home. The hardstyle swing with 8 kg has the potential to produce double bodyweight in GRF and might be a suitable exercise to improve lower limb RFD and physical function in older adults. Findings from this study were used to inform the BELL Trial, a pragmatic clinical trial of kettlebell training with older adults. www.anzctr.org.au ACTRN12619001177145.

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Influence of Physically Active or Sedentary Lifestyle on Postural Control of Community-dwelling Old Adults

Exercise Medicine ◽

10.26644/em.2021.004 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 4

Author(s):

Uanderson Silva Pirôpo ◽

Silvania Moraes Costa ◽

Ícaro JS Ribeiro ◽

Ivna Vidal Freire ◽

Ludmila Schettino ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Postural Control ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Postural Balance ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Sitting Time ◽

Mean Velocity ◽

Physically Active ◽

Old Adults ◽

Significant Difference

Objectives: The maintenance of the postural balance is fundamental for the daily living activities, as well as for the practice of physical exercise. However, the aging process and sedentary behavior (i.e., large sitting time) lead to changes biological systems, impairing postural balance with consequent increased falls risk. On the other hand, physical activity practice is a protective factor against these trends. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of physical activity profile and sedentary behavior on postural control in community-dwelling old adults.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study including 208 community-dwelling old adults, which were stratified as sufficiently or insufficiently physically active and with or without sedentary behavior. Then, they were grouped as follow: G1 (sufficiently physically active and without sedentary behavior), G2 (insufficiently physically active, but without sedentary behavior), G3 (sufficiently physically active, but with sedentary behavior), and G4 (insufficiently physically active and with sedentary behavior).Results: Stabilometric parameters (sway area, total length of center of pressure [CoP] trajectory, and the mean velocity of CP displacement) were obtained to evaluate the postural control. There was significant difference between G1 and G4 on mean velocity of CoP displacement (p < 0.05).Conclusions: The coexistence of sedentary behavior and insufficient physically active profile seem to impact negatively on postural control.

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