Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Characteristics of Patients with Cancer

Evidences have shown that Physical Activity (PA) can decrease side effects, such as fatigue and pain, as well as promote increase of muscular endurance, oxygen consumption and quality of life) of patients with different phases of cancer treatments. However, studies have demonstrated that patients with cancer diagnosis may show insufficient levels of PA. Therefore, it is necessary to check the profile of such patients. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze PA level and the sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients with cancer. It is a field study that included 247 patients of both sex, above 18 years old any type of cancer. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-IPAQ-Bref was used to measure PA and the clinical profile was assessed using a questionnaire. The breast cancer was most common type (32.4%), the mean age was 60.08 ± 13.12 and patients in general have inadequate levels of PA, independent of treatment phase. It was found negative association between age and time of PA (rho=-0.145, p<0.05), years of diagnosis were associated with the level of PA: less than one year of diagnosis can be a significant predictor of low physical activity level (OR= 28.457; 95% CI 1.706 – 474.589; p= 0.020) and for moderate physical activity level (OR= 29.578; 95% CI 1.409 – 620.746; p= 0.029), Implementation of public policies to spread information and to offer PA programs to patients with cancer are needed, especially in the beginning of the treatment.

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One-year assessment of physical activity level in adult Qatari females: a pedometer-based longitudinal study

International Journal of Women s Health ◽

10.2147/ijwh.s99943 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol Volume 8 ◽

pp. 287-293 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Suzan Sayegh ◽

Mercia Van Der Walt ◽

Mohamed Al-Kuwari

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

One Year

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Preoperative Physical Activity Level Has No Relationship to the Degree of Recovery One Year after Primary Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Cohort Study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0115559 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. e115559 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Sietske Poortinga ◽

Inge van den Akker-Scheek ◽

Sjoerd K. Bulstra ◽

Roy E. Stewart ◽

Martin Stevens

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Knee Arthroplasty ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Total Hip ◽

One Year ◽

Degree Of Recovery

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Changes of Physical Activity Level and Physical Fitness in Adolescent Students within One Year

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/01.mss.0000385287.41077.f4 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 42 ◽

pp. 525

Author(s):

Chin-chueh Tsai ◽

Ya-lan Kao

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Adolescent Students ◽

One Year

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Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among Reproductive Age Women of Kaski District, Nepal

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences ◽

10.37107/jhas.173 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Narayan Tripathi ◽

Arun Kumar Koirala ◽

Rojana Dhakal

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Married Women ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Activity Level ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Moderate Physical Activity ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Factors Associated

Introduction: Overweight and obesity are associated with numerous comorbidities so they are of great public health concern. In Nepal, the proportion of overweight and obese women of reproductive age has been gradually increasing which marks obesity as a serious public health challenge. The study aimed to assess the factors associated with overweight and obesity among reproductive aged women residing in Pokhara metropolitan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 278 married women of reproductive age at Pokhara metropolitan, Kaski district, Nepal using probability proportional to size sampling method. Face to face interview was conducted among respondents through pretested questionnaire. Similarly, height and weight were also measured. Based on anthropometric measurements, Body Mass Index was computed and defined according to the World Health Organization criteria. The association between overweight /obesity and the explanatory variables were assessed in bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test and the association was further explored by using multivariate logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 49.6%; with 33.7% of overweight and 15.9 % of obesity. Factors associated with overweight/obesity were age (AOR= 13.85, 95% CI: 5.77-40.80), business as occupation (AOR=7.39, 95%CI: 2.25-14.17), fast food consumption of three or more times a week (AOR=3.42, 95%CI: 1.01-11.63), energy intake above the RDA (AOR=5.45; 95%CI: 2.19-13.55), low or moderate physical activity level (AOR=2.84; 95%CI: 1.18-6.83) and multiparity (AOR=17.80; 95%CI: 4.04-89.06). Conclusions: The study provides evidence that the prevalence of overweight, obesity is remarkably high in married women of reproductive age in Pokhara metropolitan. The study concluded older age, business as occupation, consumption of fast foods for three or more times per week, low or moderate physical activity level, energy intake above the RDA and multiparty had higher odds of being overweight/obesity. On the other hand fruits and vegetables consumption were found to be protective against overweight/obesity.

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Association of Physical activity levels and BMI Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students of a Private College from Karachi

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College ◽

10.51985/jbumdc2019055 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 09 (04) ◽

pp. 281-285

Author(s):

Khalid Aziz ◽

Ayesha Afridi ◽

Abida Arif ◽

Ghousia Shahid ◽

Muhammad Faisal Fahim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Therapy ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Moderate Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

High Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Levels

Objective: To evaluate the physical activity levels among DPT students of Bahria University College of Physical therapy (BUCPT) by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and to study the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Physical activity levels of DPT students of (BUCPT). Study design and Setting: This cross sectional study was conducted in BUCPT Bahria from March- April 2019 (1 month data collection). Methodology: Written consent form was obtained from each participant before taking part into study. Individual with cardio-respiratory diseases and fractures in last 12 months or any limb disability were excluded from the study. The study tool was IPAQ. Results:A total of 125 students were enrolled in this study. There were 121 (96.8%) female and 4 (3.2%) male observed. Mean age of students were 19.89±1.14 (18-22) years. In low physical activity level, 2 (28.6%) students were underweight, 8 (17.0%) were normal BMI, 3 (9.7%) were overweight and 6 (15.0%) were obese. In moderate physical activity level, 3 (42.9%) underweight, 22 (46.8%) normal, 19 (61.3%) overweight and 19 (47.5%) fall in obese criteria. High physical activity levels were found to be 2 (28.6%) in underweight group, 17 (36.2%) in normal group, 9 (29.0%) in overweight and 15 (37.5%) were obese. Conclusion: BUCPT students were moderately physically active and minority of them were low physically active and majority of them were lying the category of normal BMI. There was statistically insignificant relationship found between BMI and physical activities levels. Some students were obese and still have high physical activity level while some are normal in BMI and having low physical activity level

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Effect of Different Types of Physical Activity on Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2016-0201 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 653-670 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Christine E. Roberts ◽

Louise H. Phillips ◽

Clare L. Cooper ◽

Stuart Gray ◽

Julia L. Allan

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Activities Of Daily Living ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Daily Living ◽

Activity Level ◽

Moderate Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Activity Type ◽

Physical Activity Levels

Physical activity is associated with greater independence in old age. However, little is known about the effect of physical activity level and activity type on activities of daily living (ADL). This review systematically analyzed the effects of physical activity level and activity type on ADL in older adults (mean age, 60+). Electronic search methods (up to March 2015) identified 47 relevant, randomized controlled trials. Random effects meta-analyses revealed significant, beneficial effects of physical activity on ADL physical performance (SMD = 0.72, 95% CI [0.45, 1.00];p < .01), with the largest effects found for moderate physical activity levels, and for activity types with high levels of mental (e.g., memory, attention), physical (e.g., coordination, balance) and social (e.g., social interaction) demands. Inconsistent effects were observed on self-reported ADL measures. Interventions that include moderate physical activity levels with high mental, physical, and social demands may produce the greatest benefits on ADL physical performance.

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