Evaluation of the physical activity level of the soldiers of the Kinshasa Garrison: Cross-sectional and observational study

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of anthropometric measures and physical activity level in the prediction of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in children.DesignCross-sectional study with children from public and private schools. Children underwent an anthropometric assessment, blood pressure measurement and biochemical evaluation of serum for determination of TAG, HDL-cholesterol and glucose. Physical activity level was calculated and number of steps per day obtained using a pedometer for seven consecutive days.SettingViçosa, south-eastern Brazil.SubjectsBoys and girls (n 187), mean age 9·90 (sd 0·7) years.ResultsConicity index, sum of four skinfolds, physical activity level and number of steps per day were accurate in predicting MetS in boys. Anthropometric indicators were accurate in predicting MetS for girls, specifically BMI, waist circumference measured at the narrowest point and at the level of the umbilicus, four skinfold thickness measures evaluated separately, the sum of subscapular and triceps skinfold thickness, the sum of four skinfolds and body fat percentage.ConclusionsThe sum of four skinfolds was the most accurate method in predicting MetS in both genders.

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Factors for Lower Walking Speed in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis International ◽

10.1155/2013/875648 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira ◽

Luciano Teixeira dos Santos ◽

Pollyane Galinari Sabino ◽

Regina Maria Papais Alvarenga ◽

Luiz Claudio Santos Thuler

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Walking Speed ◽

Motor Planning ◽

Activity Level ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Balance Confidence ◽

Significant Difference

Objective. The purpose of this study was to analyze factors related to lower walking speed in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted. The study participants were 120 consecutive PwMS, who were able to walk, even with device assistance. Demographic and clinical data were collected. Walking speed was measured in 10 m walk test. Possible factors were assessed: disability, fatigue, visual functioning, balance confidence, physical activity level, walking impact, cognitive interference, and motor planning. A forward linear multiple regression analysis examined the correlation with lower speed.Results. Lower walking speed was observed in 85% of the patients. Fatigue (41%), recurrent falls (30%), and balance problems were also present, even with mild disability (averageEDSS=2.68). A good level of physical activity was noted in most of the subjects. Dual-task procedure revealed 11.58% of walking speed reduction. Many participants (69.57%) imagined greater walking speed than motor execution (mean ≥ 28.42%). Physical activity level was the only characteristic that demonstrated no significant difference between the groups (lower versus normal walking speed). Many mobility measures were correlated with walking speed; however, disability, balance confidence, and motor planning were the most significant.Conclusions. Disability, balance confidence, and motor planning were correlated with lower walking speed.

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Physical activity level and its sociodemographic correlates in a peri-urban Nepalese population: a cross-sectional study from the Jhaukhel-Duwakot health demographic surveillance site

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity ◽

10.1186/1479-5868-11-39 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 42

Author(s):

Abhinav Vaidya ◽

Alexandra Krettek

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Activity Level ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Demographic Surveillance Site ◽

Surveillance Site ◽

Sociodemographic Correlates

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Can a Multicomponent-Overnight Camp Increase Physical Activity Among Danish Children? A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2020-0101 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Dorthe Dalstrup Jakobsen ◽

Jasper Schipperijn ◽

Jens Meldgaard Bruun

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Activity Level ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

And Behavior ◽

Children’S Physical Activity

Background: In Denmark, most children are not sufficiently physically active and only a few interventions have been found to increase long-term physical activity among overweight and obese children. The aim of our study was to investigate if children are physically active in correspondence to Danish recommendations after attending a multicomponent-overnight camp. Methods: A questionnaire was developed to estimate children’s physical activity level and behavior and investigate how transport, economy, availability, time, motivation, and knowledge about physical activity affect children’s physical activity level and behavior. Results: In this study, 60.9% of the children did vigorous physical activity (VPA) minimum 30 minutes 3 times per week up to 3 years after camp. Most children were physically active at a sports club (44.3%) and only 5.7% of the children did not participate in physical activity. Parental physical activity and child motivation toward physical activity were significantly (P < .05) associated with children doing VPA. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that 60.9% of children who attended camp engage in VPA after camp, which compared with a recent Danish study, is more frequent than children who did not attend camp. Further investigations are needed to determine the long-term health effects in children attending interventions such as multicomponent-overnight camps.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY

International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research ◽

10.16965/ijpr.2015.202 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (6) ◽

pp. 1336-1343 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Roshini Rajappan ◽

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Karthikeyan Selvaganapathy ◽

Lola Liew ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Activity Level ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

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Physical Activity in Students of the Medical University of Silesia in Poland

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20120065 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 93 (3) ◽

pp. 384-392 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Magdalena Dąbrowska-Galas ◽

Ryszard Plinta ◽

Jolanta Dąbrowska ◽

Violetta Skrzypulec-Plinta

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Care ◽

Medical Students ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Physical Therapist ◽

Activity Level ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Therapist Students ◽

Medical University

BackgroundMedical students and other health care professionals have substantial knowledge of the benefits of regular physical activity. Furthermore, as they have an ethical obligation to prescribe suitable exercises, they can influence their patients' attitude toward physical activity and can become role models for their patients. Physical therapists, who are primary care practitioners, have great potential for promoting physical activity; however, their role is still underestimated by patients and health care professionals.ObjectiveThe objectives of this study were to evaluate physical activity level in students of the Medical University of Silesia in Poland and to focus on the role of physical therapist students in promoting physical activity.DesignThis was a cross-sectional study.MethodsThe final analysis included 300 students from the schools of physical therapy, midwifery, nursing, pharmacy, cosmetology, and medicine at the Medical University of Silesia. The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to evaluate physical activity level.ResultsPhysical therapist students demonstrated the highest level of physical activity, with 46% demonstrating a high level of physical activity, 54% a moderate level of physical activity, and none a low level of physical activity. The largest group of students with a low level of physical activity comprised students from the school of medicine (26%).LimitationsThe number of respondents was relatively small. The main study limitations included its cross-sectional nature and the possibility of self-report biases. Further research is warranted to expand the study nationally and determine which factors influence physical activity.ConclusionsThere was a large group of medical students who, despite being aware of benefits of physical activity, did not meet the recommended level of physical activity. Physical therapist students are well trained and qualified to promote healthy habits and encourage individuals to undertake regular physical activity.

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Physical activity level in people with high blood pressure

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/s0104-11692009000400005 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 462-467 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

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.

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Physical Activity Levels and Mood State during COVID-19 Quarantine among the Kermanshah Population: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-397992/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Azizi ◽

Alireza Aghababa ◽

Rastegar Hoseini ◽

Hadi Rohani ◽

Maghsoud Nabilpoor

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Mood State ◽

Short Form ◽

Regular Physical Activity ◽

Activity Level ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Physical Activity Levels

Abstract Background One of the most important consequences of COVID-19 pandemic is anxiety and stress in the general population that can be reduced by regular physical activity. The aim of this study was to estimate the physical activity levels and mood state during covid-19 quarantine among the Kermanshah population. Methods In this cross-sectional study, using the purposeful random sampling method, a total of 2471 subjects ((male (n = 1256) and female (n = 1215)) were selected. To assess the physical activity level from physical activity questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF) and mood state was measured by the abbreviated form of the Iranian version of the standard POMS questionnaire (Bill Morgan 1979). The descriptive statistic method (mean, standard deviation, and percent), deductive (Chi- square and Spearman's correlation) were used for analyzing the data. Results The results showed that a significant difference was observed between the number of sessions (P = 0.001), intensity (P = 0.001), and duration of exercise (P = 0.001) before and during coronavirus. There are significant positive relationships between low (r = 0.93; P = 0.001) and high (r = 0.673; P = 0.034) levels of physical activity and negative mood state, and a positive relationship between moderate physical activity level (r = 0.82; P = 0.001) and positive mood state. Conclusions It could be determined that the current quarantine has negatively affected the mood state. In general, to prevent COVID-19, regular physical activity is recommended under the health and safety protocols.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL IN MEDICAL STUDENTS OF THE ZIAUDDIN UNIVERSITY, KARACHI

Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation ◽

10.36283/pjr.zu.2.1/007 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 31-34

Author(s):

Sania Hassan Ali ◽

Syeda Amool Sakeena Rizvi ◽

Mahmooda Naqvi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Medical Students ◽

Physical Therapy ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Activity Level ◽

Physical Therapy Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

College Of Nursing ◽

High Level

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the physical activity level in medical students of Ziauddin university in Karachi. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a cross-sectional study. The data analysis included total 300 medical students, 60 students from each of Ziauddin College of Physical Therapy, Ziauddin College of Medicine, Ziauddin College of Nursing, Ziauddin College of Dentistry and Ziauddin College of Pharmacy of the Ziauddin University, Karachi. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to evaluate physical activity level of the students. RESULT Physical therapy students achieved the highest level of physical activity, with 33% performing high level of physical activity compared to medicine (18%), pharmacy (12%), dentistry (28%) and nursing (28%). CONCLUSION Medical students found satisfactory results of physical activity level. But the majority of students did not meet the recommended criteria of physical activity. Therefore medical students improve their own habits because they are well trained and qualified to promote healthy habits.

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