Gender Differences in Pain Experience and Physical Activity of Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patients

Physical activity referral schemes (PARS) are implemented internationally to increase physical activity (PA), but evidence of effectiveness for population subgroups is equivocal. We examined gender differences for a Scottish PARS. This mixed-methods, concurrent longitudinal study had equal status quantitative and qualitative components. We conducted 348 telephone interviews across three time points (pre-scheme, 12 and 52 weeks). These included validated self-reported PA and exercise self-efficacy measures and open-ended questions about experiences. We recruited 136 participants, of whom 120 completed 12-week and 92 completed 52-week interviews. PARS uptake was 83.8% (114/136), and 12-week adherence for those who started was 43.0% (49/114). Living in less deprived areas was associated with better uptake (p = 0.021) and 12-week adherence (p = 0.020), and with male uptake (p = 0.024) in gender-stratified analysis. Female adherers significantly increased self-reported PA at 12 weeks (p = 0.005) but not 52 weeks. Males significantly increased exercise self-efficacy between baseline and 52 weeks (p = 0.009). Three qualitative themes and eight subthemes developed; gender perspectives, personal factors (health, social circumstances, transport and attendance benefits) and scheme factors (communication, social/staff support, individualisation and age appropriateness). Both genders valued the PARS. To increase uptake, adherence and PA, PARS should ensure timely, personalised communication, individualised, affordable PA and include mechanisms to re-engage those who disengage temporarily.

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A Study on Gender Differences in Influencing Factors of Office Workers' Physical Activity

Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing ◽

10.12799/jkachn.2013.24.3.273 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 273 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Duck Hee Chae ◽

Su Hee Kim ◽

Chung Yul Lee

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Influencing Factors ◽

Office Workers

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Ethnic and gender differences in physical activity levels among 9–10-year-old children of white European, South Asian and African–Caribbean origin: the Child Heart Health Study in England (CHASE Study)

International Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/ije/dyp176 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 1082-1093 ◽

Cited By ~ 115

Author(s):

Christopher G Owen ◽

Claire M Nightingale ◽

Alicja R Rudnicka ◽

Derek G Cook ◽

Ulf Ekelund ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Gender Differences ◽

South Asian ◽

Health Study ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Heart Health ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

African Caribbean ◽

And Gender

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Abstract P183: Parents Play Significant Role in the Gender Differences Associated with Physical Activity in Elementary Students

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.125.suppl_10.ap183 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 125 (suppl_10) ◽

Author(s):

Chelsea R Blankenship ◽

Christa Ice ◽

Vanessa Shannon ◽

Lesley Cottrell

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Significant Role ◽

Parenting Practices ◽

Screening Program ◽

Total Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Parent Behavior ◽

Child Gender ◽

Childhood Physical Activity

BACKGROUND It has been proven that males engage in physical activity more than females starting at a young age. The goal of this study was to investigate gender differences based on parenting behaviors such as the frequency with which parents send their children out to play. METHODS Parents of children participating in a free cardiovascular risk-screening program (CARDIAC Project) completed a behavioral survey. Children (n =472; 43.3% female) who were enrolled in elementary school participated in the study. Parents provided information about children’s physical activity and their own ways in which they provided support of activity at home. Children’s participation in 12 activities was captured by total number of minutes per week. A combined mean activity score was calculated by summing the children’s total time across all of the activities. Parent behavior , specifically the frequency at which parents send their children outside to play was captured using a Likert scale where “1” represented never and “5” represented daily. Child gender and the amount of time allowed outside for play were then entered into a linear regression model to examine their role as potential predictors of child activity. RESULTS A significant gender difference (p<.001) was noted in children’s total activity time with boys (n = 237; 751 minutes/week) exhibiting higher mean activity each week than girls (n = 229; 521 minutes/week). Child gender and the amount of time allowed outside to play significantly predicted children’s activity levels overall. This model explained 28.9% of the variance in children’s activity levels (F = 20.25 (2); p<.001). Specifically, girls had less opportunity (3.75) than boys (4.05) to play outside. CONCLUSION A factor behind the lesser physical activity in female adolescents is significantly related to the decreased opportunity to play outside. Additional parenting practices will be shared if presented. In conclusion, parent behavior plays a significant role in the proven gender differences with childhood physical activity.

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Physical activity and preventable premature deaths from non-communicable diseases in Brazil

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/pubmed/fdy183 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 41 (3) ◽

pp. e253-e260 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Leandro Fórnias Machado de Rezende ◽

Leandro Martin Totaro Garcia ◽

Grégore Iven Mielke ◽

Dong Hoon Lee ◽

Edward Giovannucci ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Physical Activity Recommendation ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Premature Deaths ◽

Colon Cancers ◽

Insufficient Physical Activity ◽

The Impact

ABSTRACT Background Studies on the impact of counterfactual scenarios of physical activity on premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are sparse in the literature. We estimated preventable premature deaths from NCDs (diabetes, ischemic heart disease, stroke, and breast and colon cancers) in Brazil by increasing population-wide physical activity (i) to theoretical minimum risk exposure levels; (ii) reaching the physical activity recommendation; (iii) reducing insufficient physical activity by 10%; and (iv) eliminating the gender differences in physical activity. Methods Preventable fractions were estimated using data from a nationally representative survey, relative risks from a meta-analysis and number of premature deaths (30–69 years) from the Brazilian Mortality Information System. Results Physical activity could potentially avoid up to 16 700 premature deaths from NCDs in Brazil, corresponding to 5.75 and 3.23% of premature deaths from major NCDs and of all-causes, respectively. Other scenarios suggested the following impact on premature deaths: reaching physical activity recommendation (5000 or 1.74% of major NCDs); 10% reduction in insufficient physical activity (500 or 0.17% of major NCDs); eliminating gender differences in physical activity (1000 or 0.33% of major NCDs). Conclusions Physical activity may play an important role to reduce premature deaths from NCD in Brazil.

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