Determinan Aktivitas Fisik Orang Dewasa Pekerja Kantoran di Jakarta Tahun 2018

Background: Benefits of adult physical activity for health maintenence and disease prevention have been extensively documented. Sedentary occupation believed as a factor which contributes to office workers insufficient physical activity. Jakarta was the province with the highest proportion of insufficient physical activity (44.2%). Majority workers in Jakarta were as office workers. This study aims to analyze determinant factors influence to physical activity of office workers in Jakarta City.Method: The research was conducted in quantitative method using a cross-sectional approach. A total of 174 Jakarta’s office workers have participated in online questionnaire by submitting response via website. The questionnaire to measure the level of physical activity used in this study is Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) which is developed by WHO. This questionnaire measures a lot of time spent on physical activity at work, travel (transportation) and also free time in one week which is then converted into units of metabolic equivalents (METs). These METs scores were then categorized to be quite physically active (METs ≥ 600) or less physically active (METs <600).Results: The study found that 59% of office worker who work in Jakarta had insufficient physical activity. Statistical anlysis revealed that male, friends support and low perceived barriers were the factors influenced sufficient physical activity of office workers. Health intervention and promotion which intend to reduce perceived barriers, and increase perceived benefits of doing physical activity, encourage friends to support to increase physical activity of workers are needed to be developed. In addition, special attention should be given to female office workers in order to increase their participation in physical activity.

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The motivational profile does matter: an exploratory survey on the influence of remote office work on physical behavior during the COVID19 lockdown

10.21203/rs.3.rs-150692/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Miriam Cabrita ◽

Roos Bulthuis ◽

Monique Tabak

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Work Behavior ◽

Office Workers ◽

Office Work ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Behavior ◽

Work Related ◽

Motivational Profile ◽

Facilitators And Barriers

Abstract Background: Most office workers were forced to work remotely due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, possibly leading to a reconfiguration of settled patterns of physical behavior, often characterized by a sedentary lifestyle. This study aimed to investigate the motivational profile, facilitators, and barriers that might have influenced a change in physical activity while working remotely due to the COVID-19 lockdown.Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed in May-June 2020 including demographics, self-reported physical- and work behavior throughout the day before and during the lockdown, Sports Motivation Scale-II assessing motivation for being physically active, and rating on facilitators and barriers for engaging in physical activity during the lockdown. One-way ANOVA with Tukey post-hoc test was computed to investigate differences between those participants who become more-, less-, and equally active during the COVID-19 lockdown.Results: Ninety-nine people (Female=66) completed the questionnaire. Forty-four percent of the participants considered themselves less active than before the lockdown. Respondents reporting becoming more physically active (28%) were more intrinsically motivated than the remaining participants. The most important facilitators for physical activity were ‘good weather’, ‘no work-related travel’, and ‘flexible work schedules’. The most important barriers were ‘no active transportation’, ‘closed facilities’, and ‘work fatigue’. Conclusions: Strategies that adapt to the weather and fit the work schedule could facilitate physical activity among remote office workers. The results of this study will be used to design interventions to promote an active lifestyle among office workers, personalized to their motivation profile, needs, and preferences.

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Physical Activity (PA) of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Medical Students: Is Clinical Medical Student Less Physically Active than Pre-Clinical Medical Student?

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand ◽

10.35755/jmedassocthai.2021.12.12584 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 104 (12) ◽

pp. 1895-1901

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Medical Student ◽

Medical Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Metabolic Equivalent ◽

Physically Active ◽

School Year ◽

Increased Risk

Background: An increase of sedentary behavior was observed in each year especially in clinical year. This accounts for a decrease in physical activities (PAs) of medical students, which could lead to reduced overall health and physical performance. Objective: To compare the levels of PA between pre-clinical and clinical medical students of Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) and to explored association between the levels of PA and school year. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and August 2019. Online questionnaire, including personal profiles and global PA questionnaire, were distributed to all MFU medical students currently studying in the academic year of 2019. Results: One hundred fifty-six medical students participated in the present study. From the questionnaires, 67.74% of pre-clinical medical students (n=63) and 52.99% of clinical medical students (n=36) had moderate to high levels of PA. Pre-Clinical students had significantly higher levels of PA by median metabolic equivalent value (MET) at 1,908.73 versus 1,339.05 MET-minutes/week (p=0.03). The sixth-year medical students increased risk of lower PA than the first year about 8.34 times (p<0.01). Conclusion: One-third of the medical students reported as having low levels of PA. Clinical medical students had reduced levels of PA compared to pre-clinical medical students. Therefore, PA should be promoted to help increase the overall health of medical students. Keywords: Physical activity; Metabolic; Equivalent; Medical Student; Clinic; Pre-clinic

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Perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian adults during COVID-19 pandemic- a cross-sectional study

Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia ◽

10.17267/2238-2704rpf.v11i4.4087 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 702-710

Author(s):

Lok Eng Yao ◽

Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi ◽

Reshma Praveen ◽

Ali Md Nadzalan ◽

Praveen Jayaprabha Surendran

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Adults ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Epidemic Curve ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

Barriers To Physical Activity

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a relatively significant impact on the world. Malaysia implemented a countrywide social isolation strategy to flatten the epidemic curve. As limits on movement and social interaction have come into force, more individuals appear less physically active. OBJECTIVE: To determine the perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian young adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Total 217 participants included with age group from 18-40 years old voluntarily participated in this study. Participants were excluded if they were non-Malaysian and had any psychological problems and physical impairment that hindered physical activity. Barrier to Being Active quiz (BBAQ) questionnaire was circulated through various social media platforms from January 2021 to May 2021. Categorical data were presented using simple and absolute frequency on the distribution of sociodemographic profiles and BBAQ responses. Pearson Chi-square with 95% confidence level, p<0.05 was used as the significant level to analyze the association between gender and barriers. RESULTS: The barrier reported by the participants was “lack of willpower” 136 (62.7%), followed by “lack of energy” 117(53.9%), “lack of resource” 113(52.1%), “Lack of time,” 109(50.2%), “social influence” 100(46.1%), “lack of skill” 48(22.1%) and “fear of injury” 40(18.4%). There was no significant relationship between gender and Barrier to Physical Activity among Malaysian young adults. CONCLUSION: The “lack of energy,” “lack of willpower,” and “lack of resource” were the most perceived barriers to physical activity among Malaysian young adults during COVID19 lockdown and there was no significant association between physical activity barriers and the gender.

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Intensity of physical activity among school going adolescents in Chennai, South India

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20181729 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. 2094 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Balaji S. M. ◽

Karthik R. C. ◽

Durga R. ◽

Harinie S. ◽

Ezhilvanan M.

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Metabolic Equivalent ◽

Physically Active ◽

Risk Of Death ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Insufficient Physical Activity ◽

Study Population ◽

Physical Activity Classes

Background: Insufficient physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality and is on the rise in many countries, adding to the burden of NCDs and affecting general health worldwide. People who are insufficiently active have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared to people who are sufficiently active. Objective of the study was to assess the intensity of physical activity among school going adolescents aged 13–17 years.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among school going adolescents aged 13 – 17 years in 2 semi urban schools. About 235 subjects were selected and administered with a modified GPAQ questionnaire which measured the physical activity of the students in METs (metabolic equivalent).Results: The median intensity of physical activity among the study population was 500 METs (IQR 360 – 800). Among the study population, 148 (63%) adolescents were insufficiently physically active (< 600 METs) out of which females were 84 (57%). Among the adolescents, insufficient physical activity was significantly higher among females and among 16-17 years than 13-15 years age group.Academic stress and no space near their home for playing were found to be associated with insufficient physical activity.Conclusions:The prevalence of insufficient physical activity is very high among adolescents especially more among females. Reducing the academic burden and inclusion of physical activity classes in regular academic schedule and proper motivation from parents are required to improve physical activity among adolescents.

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Exploring the Association of Self-Reported Physical Activity with Peripheral Arterial Disease Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Database

10.21203/rs.3.rs-520665/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Monira Ibrahim Aldhahi ◽

Mohammed M. Alshehri ◽

Abdulfattah Saeed Alqahtani

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Community Health ◽

Sex Education ◽

Ankle Brachial Index ◽

Health Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Metabolic Equivalents ◽

Hispanic Community ◽

Physically Inactive

Abstract Background Engaging in physical activity (PA) has been proved to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. In patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), diminished PA predicts high overall mortality. However, it is unknown to what extent participation in PA is associated with PAD severity. Therefore, the overarching aim of this study was to investigate the association between PAD severity and PA levels using the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) database. Methods This was a cross-sectional cohort study that included 495 participants with PAD and a total of 14,536 participants without PAD from the HCHS/SOL database. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was administered to assess the time spent weekly in performing moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) during work, leisure time, and transportation. The Ankle–Brachial Index (ABI) was used to measure PAD. PA status was categorized on the basis of MVPA as follows: physically active (MVPA ≥ 150 min) and physically inactive (combined MVPA < 150 min). Eventually, the total sample was then classified as follows: normal ABI and physically active, normal ABI but physically inactive, PAD and physically active, and PAD but physically inactive. Regression models were used to investigate the association between different types of PA and the severity of PAD. Results Of the participants, 235 (47%) were involved in no to insufficient PA, and 260 (53%) engaged in at least 150 min/week of MVPA. The majority of participants (54%) with mild PAD were physically active, and 58% of those with severe PAD were physically inactive. After adjustment for covariates (age, sex, education, smoking status, body mass index, and statins), inactive people with a diagnosis of PAD were more likely to have severe PAD (β = .79, p = .02). In addition, decreases in work-related PA, total metabolic equivalents, and total PA were associated with increased PAD severity. Conclusions It was found that MVPA patterns were associated with PAD severity, and they explained high severity among patients with PAD who were physically inactive. These findings highlight the necessity of interventions in increasing PA in these participants. Future studies are required to identify appropriate exercise regimens or home-based programs to help patients with severe PAD meet the current PA recommendations.

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Exploring Two Pandemics in Academic Arena: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Profile of University Students in Bangladesh

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education ◽

10.3390/ejihpe11020027 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 358-371

Author(s):

Khalidur Rahman ◽

Matteo Vandoni ◽

Boris Cheval ◽

Md Asaduzzaman ◽

Mohammad Nayeem Hasan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Sedentary Behaviors ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

The Public ◽

Second Tier

The overlay of the COVID-19 pandemic on the pandemic of physical inactivity has become a great concern. Both types of pandemics can decrease the health protection capacity and consequently increase complexity in human lives. This cross-sectional study intended to examine changes in physical activity and sedentary behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic among university students in a second-tier city of Bangladesh. Two hundred and nine students responded to an online questionnaire administered via Google Survey. In addition to descriptive statistics, parametric and non-parametric tests for comparing means, medians and distributions were used to assess differences in activity traits before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results show that the occurrence of COVID-19 has significantly reduced the practice of walking and physical activities among the students. They are commonly motivated by introjected regulation. Father’s occupation and the type of family of a student have significant influences on the total physical activity in either situation. Bangladeshi university students have, particularly, been perceived as not generally used to vigorous physical activities. They are inactive compared to students from other countries. Thus, the public health policymakers and the corresponding authority should inspire the students to be more physically active by implementing different strategies such as increasing bicycling and walking facilities on the campus.

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The motivational profile does matter: an exploratory survey on the influence of remote office work on physical behavior during the COVID19 lockdown

10.21203/rs.3.rs-150692/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Miriam Cabrita ◽

Roos Bulthuis ◽

Monique Tabak

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Work Behavior ◽

Office Workers ◽

Office Work ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Behavior ◽

Work Related ◽

Motivational Profile ◽

Facilitators And Barriers

Abstract Background: With the COVID-19 global pandemic most office workers were forced to work remotely, possibly leading to a reconfiguration of settled patterns of physical behavior, often characterized by a sedentary lifestyle. This study aimed to investigate the motivational profile, facilitators, and barriers that might have influenced a change in physical activity while working remotely due to the COVID-19 lockdown.Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed in May-June 2020 including demographics; self-reported physical- and work behavior throughout the day before and during lockdown; Sports Motivation Scale-II assessing motivation for being physically active; and rating on facilitators, and barriers for engaging in physical activity during lockdown. One-way ANOVA with Tukey post-hoc test was computed to investigate differences between those participants who become more-, less-, and equally active during COVID-19 lockdown.Results: Ninety-nine people (Female=66) completed the questionnaire. Forty-four percent of the participants considered themselves less active than before the lockdown. Respondents reporting higher physical activity (28%) were more intrinsically motivated to be physically active. The most important facilitators for physical activity were ‘good weather’, ‘no work-related travel’, and ‘flexible work schedules’. The most important barriers were ‘no active transport’, ‘closed facilities’, and ‘work fatigue’.Conclusions: Strategies that adapt to the weather and fit the work schedule could facilitate physical activity among remote office workers. The results of this study will be used to design interventions to promote an active lifestyle among office workers, personalized to their motivation profile, needs, and preferences.

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Investigating a Message Tailoring Strategy to Improve Efficacy of Activity Promotion Interventions: A Study Protocol (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.6424 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Leila Sadat Rezai ◽

Catherine Marie Burns

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Regulatory Focus ◽

Message Framing ◽

Physical Activity Behaviour ◽

Activity Level ◽

Regulatory Focus Theory ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Focus Theory

BACKGROUND There have been challenges in designing effective behaviour-change interventions, including those that promote physical activity. One of the key reasons is that many of those systems do not account for individuals’ characteristics and their psychological differences, which affect their approach toward adopting target behaviour. For decades, tailoring has been used as a common technique to effectively communicate health-related information to persuade people to follow a healthier living. However, its use in the design of persuasive technologies has not been adequately investigated. OBJECTIVE The objective of this research is to explore the effects of tailoring when it is grounded in Higgins’ regulatory focus theory. METHODS A combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies has been proposed to examine how individuals’ intention to become more physically active would be affected by receiving health messages that may or may not match their self-regulatory orientation. The research would also subjectively, as well as objectively, measures the changes in individuals’ physical activity level. RESULTS The anticipated completion date for the consequent studies is December 2016. CONCLUSIONS In this article, the importance of refining message-framing research questions and a stepwise approach to develop an efficient experimental design to examine a new tailoring strategy is discussed. A set of small studies is proposed that would inform the best approach to design the principal experiment. The findings of principal experiment will provide a deeper insight into the relationship between regulatory-focus theory, persuasive message construction, and individuals’ physical activity behaviour.

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Physical Activity Patterns of Women with a Twin Pregnancy—A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18157724 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (15) ◽

pp. 7724

Author(s):

Katarzyna Kwiatkowska ◽

Katarzyna Kosińska-Kaczyńska ◽

Izabela Walasik ◽

Agnieszka Osińska ◽

Iwona Szymusik

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Twin Pregnancy ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Multiple Pregnancy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active

Background: No specific physical activity guidelines are available for women in multiple pregnancy. Aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and experience of women regarding physical activity during their latest twin pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional study including women after a twin delivery was conducted in Poland. A questionnaire was distributed in 2018 via web pages and Facebook groups designed for pregnant women. Results: 652 women filled out the questionnaire completely. Only 25% of women performed any physical exercises during twin gestation. The frequency of preterm delivery was similar in physically active and non-active participants. 35% of the respondents claimed to have gained information on proper activity from obstetricians during antenatal counselling while 11% claimed to be unable to identify the reliable sources of information. 7% of women admitted to feel discriminated by social opinion on exercising during a twin pregnancy. Conclusions: The population of women with a twin gestation is not sufficiently physically active and is often discouraged from performing exercises during gestation. Therefore, it is crucial to inform obstetricians to recommend active lifestyle during a twin gestation and to provide reliable information on physical activity to pregnant women. Further research on this topic is necessary in order for obstetric providers to counsel women on appropriate exercise with a twin pregnancy.

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Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Alcohol Consumers

American Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.1177/0890117120985830 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 089011712098583

Author(s):

Mats Hallgren ◽

Davy Vancampfort ◽

Thi-Thuy-Dung Nguyen ◽

Elin Ekblom-Bak ◽

Peter Wallin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Health Assessment ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cycle Ergometer ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Alcohol Abstainers

Purpose: To describe physical activity habits, sedentary behavior, and cardiorespiratory fitness levels among alcohol abstainers, hazardous and non-hazardous drinkers. Design: Cross-sectional study with data collected between 2017-19. Setting: Sweden. Subjects: Adults aged 18-65 years (n = 47,559; 59.4% male). Measures: During a routine health assessment, participants answered validated single-item questions regarding: habitual physical activity, structured exercise, and the percentage of time spent sedentary during leisure-time (past 30 days), and completed a 6-minute cycle ergometer test (V02max) to determine cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Participants were categorized as alcohol abstainers, non-hazardous drinkers or hazardous drinkers (low/high) based on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) cut-points for men and women. Analysis: Logistic regression models stratified by sex and age. Results: Compared to non-hazardous drinkers, the heaviest drinkers were less physically active (males: OR = 1.38, CI = 1.13-1.67, p = .001; females: OR = 1.41, CI = 1.01-1.97, p = .040) and more sedentary during leisure time (males: OR = 1.94, CI = 1.62-2.32, p = .000; females: OR = 1.62, CI = 1.21-2.16, p = .001). Apart from young females, the heaviest drinkers also did less structured exercise than non-hazardous drinkers (males: OR = 1.22, CI = 1.15-1.51, p = .000; females: OR = 1.43, CI = 1.15-1.78, p = .001). The strongest associations were seen among adults aged 40-65 years (shown here). High-hazardous drinking was associated with low CRF among older males only (OR = 1.19, CI = 1.00-1.41). Conclusion: Middle-aged adults with AUDIT-C scores of ≥6 (women) and ≥7 (men) were less physically active and more sedentary during leisure time and may be appropriate targets for physical activity interventions.

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