scholarly journals Does having a pet influence the physical activity of their young female owners?

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristýna Machová ◽  
Klára Daďová ◽  
Helena Chaloupková ◽  
Ivona Svobodová
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Horse Owners ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Abstract Background Many studies have shown that having a dog has an impact on the increase in physical activity (PA) of people. However, what is often not taken into account in many such studies is owning of other pets. The aim of this study was to compare PA levels between animal owners and non-owners and to research potential differences between owners of different kinds of animals. Method 111 young females of mean age 21 ± 1.2 years enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Czech version of short International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to assess PA level, supplemented with a question about whether they owned an animal and what kind. Results People who owned a pet had higher frequency and duration of moderate physical activity (MPA) and spent more MET/min/wk. (p < 0.05). This difference has projected into total PA duration and also into calories burned in a week. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference between subgroups of animal owners was also confirmed for MPA and total PA in favour of horse owners. Conclusions Animal owners generally reported higher PA levels compared to people who do not own any pets. However, similarly significant in this particular age group was the kind of animal these young women owned.

scholarly journals Asupan mikronutrien sebagai faktor risiko kejadian sindrom pramenstruasi pada wanita vegetarian

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
Maria Dolorosa Sus Renata ◽  
Nurmasari Widyastuti ◽  
Choirun Nissa
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Calcium Intake ◽  
Vitamin B6 ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Background : Inadequate of vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, and calcium intake and a lower body mass index can lead to Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in vegetarian woman. The objective of this study was to determine the association between micronutrients intake, nutritional status and PMS among vegetarian women.Objectives : The objective of this study was to determine the association between micronutrients intake, nutritional status and PMS among vegetarian women.Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted to 44 vegetarians women.Subjects of this study were collected consecutively. Dietary intake were measured by Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ). Score of PMS were measured by Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (sPAF).Physical activity were measured by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Score of stress level were measured by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (PSS-10). Data were analyzed by Chi Square test and ratio prevalence to determine the risk factor.Results : There were 54.55% of subject have a moderate PMS level. There were a correlation between vitamin B6 and PMS (p=0.019;RP=2.96;95%CI=0.9-10), magnesium and PMS (p=0.033;RP=3.8;95%CI=0.6-23), zinc and PMS (p=0.002;RP=6.17;95%CI=0.9-39), physical activity and PMS (p=0.033;RP=3.79;95%CI=0.6-23), stress level and PMS(p=0.045;RP=0.39;95%CI=0.1-1.3). There were no correlation between calcium intake and PMS (p=0.211;RP=1.816;95%;CI=0.569-5.794), BMI and PMS (p=0.355;RP=0.753;95 %; CI=1.443).Conclusion : Intake of vitamin B6, magnesium and zinc, physical activity and stress level were correlated to PMS. Calcium intake and BMI were not correlated to PMS.

scholarly journals Physical activity level in people with high blood pressure

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 462-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Castelo Guedes Martins ◽  
Nirla Gomes Guedes ◽  
Iane Ximenes Teixeira ◽  
Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes ◽  
Thelma Leite de Araujo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

This study aimed to analyze the level of physical activity for people with high blood pressure cared for in a health center. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 310 individuals between 18 and 69 years of age through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The majority (80%) of participants presented low or moderate levels of physical activity. The analysis of association between sociodemographic variables and physical activity level revealed that older men from the interior of the state with higher educational levels have a greater chance of exhibiting lower levels of physical activity. The logistic regression model revealed that origin, schooling and diabetes are predictors of low physical activity level. The conclusion is that part of the sample does not match the desirable profile to practice regular physical activity.

scholarly journals Addressing overreporting on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) telephone survey with a population sample

2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randy Rzewnicki ◽  
Yves Vanden Auweele ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Types Of Error

AbstractObjective:To examine a possible problem of overreporting and to describe the degree of error with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short telephone protocol.Design:Cross-sectional study, using two different physical activity (PA) self-report protocols.Setting:Telephone interviews about PA in Belgium.Subjects:Fifty adults who had previously been interviewed with IPAQ in a national survey.Results:Seventy-five per cent reported less PA with the modified procedure than with the IPAQ. Twenty-three of the 50 individuals were found to have reported some amounts of PA with the IPAQ (either walking, or vigorous or moderate PA) when they should have reported none. In total, based on their revised reports of PA, 50% fewer persons met PA recommendations than was the case with IPAQ. The overreporting could not be related to types of error-prone individuals.Conclusions:Overreporting of PA in population samples is a serious problem that could be reduced by implementing procedure changes without changing the IPAQ items themselves.

scholarly journals Characteristics of the environmental microscale and walking and bicycling for transportation among adults in Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adalberto Aparecido dos Santos Lopes ◽  
Marilson Kienteka ◽  
Rogério César Fermino ◽  
Rodrigo Siqueira Reis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Street Segments ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The aim of this study was to analyze the association between the characteristics of the built and social and environmental microscale and walking and bicycling for transportation in adults in Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was performed in 2009 with a household survey that included 1,419 adults. Objective evaluation of environment was performed on the resident’s street segments, using an instrument for systematic observation consisting of six dimensions: “land use”, “public transportation”, “streetscape”, “conditions and aesthetics”, “places for walking and bicycling”, and “social environment”. The score for each dimension was obtained as the sum of positive items related to physical activity. The items for “public transportation” (≥ 1 items) and “places for walking and bicycling on the streets” (≥ 3 items) were dichotomized, while the scores for the other items were classified in tertiles. Walking and bicycling for transportation were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The data were analyzed using multilevel Poisson regression. Medium “streetscape” score was inversely associated with walking ≥ 150min/week (PR = 0.60; 95%CI: 0.40-0.91; VPC = 12%) and bicycling (PR = 0.54; 95%CI: 0.29-0.99; VPC = 60%). In conclusion, only “streetscape” was associated with walking and bicycling for transportation in adults.

scholarly journals Physical Activities and Incidence of Obesity among Adolescent in Medan, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (E) ◽  
pp. 198-203
Author(s):  
Hariati Hariati ◽  
Dewi Elizadiani Suza ◽  
Vina Miristia
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Provide Health Education ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a common problem among adolescents. The incidence of obesity is related to daily living activities. AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between physical activity and obesity among adolescents. METHODS: This research was a cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in September 2017 until June 2018 at Junior High School in Medan, Indonesia. The sample of this study consisted of 114 adolescents with consecutive sampling. The study instruments measured four things in obesity indicators that are: Weight scales, microtoise for body height, body mass index, and physical activity questionnaire for older children. The value validity test value of content validity index 1. Cronbach’s alpha reliability tested to value 0.88. The data areanalyzed using the Chi-square statistical test. RESULTS: The result showed that the adolescents whodid a moderate physical activity as many as 71 respondents (62.30%), mild physical activity as many as 35 respondents (30.70%), and heavy physical activity as many as eightrespondents (7.00%). The incidence of obesity in this study showed that 80 (70.20%) of respondents were not qualified as obese and 34 (29.80%) respondents were obese. There was a correlation between physical activity and obesity among adolescents withp = 0.00 (p <0.05). CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the importanceof physical activityassessmentsby the students for the early detection of obesity risk in the future. In addition, it is need to provide health education to adolescents about the importance of daily physical activity with routine activities, such as exercises and sports.

scholarly journals The Impact of Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Physical Activity Levels in Adult Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 446
Author(s):  
Anna Rutkowska ◽  
Katarzyna Kacperak ◽  
Sebastian Rutkowski ◽  
Luisa Cacciante ◽  
Pawel Kiper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Students ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Metabolic Equivalent ◽  
Free Mobility ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sport And Recreation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The lockdown with a prohibition of free mobility introduced in many countries has affected restrictions in physical activity (PA). The purpose of the study was to compare PA during restrictions and the “unfreezing” stage. The study group consisted of 89 healthy adult students. To assess the level of PA, a long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used. The first evaluation was carried out in the period from 16 to 20 April 2020 at the time of the lockdown and the second in the period from 11 to 14 May 2020 during the so-called “unfreezing”. The average total PA rate during the first measurement was 8640 metabolic equivalent (MET)-min/week and in the second, 10,560 MET-min/week. The analysis of total energy expenditure showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.029). The establishment of “unfreezing” laws for sport and recreation and the reduction of restrictions have significantly contributed to an increase in the overall level of PA. Based on our outcomes, we recommend students follow the scientific guidelines for undertaking PA (i.e., WHO) during the pandemic in order to maintain an appropriate pro-healthy dose of exercise.

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