Free entry for leisure centres may increase physical activity across all social groups

The Relationship between Health Status and Social Activity of Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women (Health Status and Social Relationships in Menopause)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17228388 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (22) ◽

pp. 8388

Author(s):

Beata Naworska ◽

Anna Brzęk ◽

Monika Bąk-Sosnowska

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Health Status ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Interpersonal Relations ◽

Social Groups ◽

Social Activity ◽

Women Health ◽

Multistage Sampling ◽

The Relationship

The quantity and quality of interpersonal relations (including participation in University of the Third Age—U3A) play an important role for women during menopausal changes. Women who have a social network are found to be more positive about menopause, and are less likely to be depressed. This case-control study aimed to analyze the relationship between participating in formal social groups and health status related to physical activity and climacteric and depressive symptoms. The study was conducted among 621 peri- and postmenopausal women aged 50–64 years. The women were classified into two groups: U3A and controls. The participants were selected using a multistage sampling method. The IPAQ (The International Physical Activity Questionnaire), Kupperman Index (KI), and Beck Depression Inventory were used for data collection. Significant differences between the groups were confirmed in the area of professional work (p < 0.001), free time (p < 0.001), and sitting (p < 0.05). The average KI score in the U3A group was higher (t-Student = 2.12, p < 0.05). Depressive symptoms were found in 43.49% of U3A women vs. 51.15% in controls (p < 0.01). We conclude that participation in formal social groups is associated with higher level of physical activity and reduced severity of both climacteric and depressive symptoms.

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Women's in Fitness Social Belonging and Physical Activity in the Context of Quality of Life

SOCIETY INTEGRATION EDUCATION Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference ◽

10.17770/sie2015vol3.469 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 486

Author(s):

Aleksandra Cuprika ◽

Andra Fernate ◽

Leonids Cupriks

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Interpersonal Relationship ◽

Social Groups ◽

Physically Active ◽

The Social ◽

Social Belonging

Forming as many interpersonal relationships as possible is one of the most important goals in peoples’ lives. Mutual physical activities create a basis for social belonging. Therefore, the goal of the study is to determine the correlation between the components of social belonging and physical activity among women in fitness. The social belonging analysis was conducted with the use of questionnaires (adopted in Latvian), and a shortened version of IPAQ to determine the levels of physical activity. The components of social belonging were defined, and several weak, but significant, correlations between these components and the level of physical activity were found. According to the data obtained in the current study we can conclude, that social belonging has positive impact on PA. Those, who more often feel the relatedness, satisfactory from interpersonal relationship and inclusion in the social groups are more physically active. In order to evaluate, how the quality of life aspect of social belonging for women in fitness correlates with physical activity, they must be taken into account.

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Relationships between physical activity, quality of life, and age in women attending social groups for the elderly

Scientia Medica ◽

10.15448/1980-6108.2018.4.30301 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 30301

Author(s):

Fabricio De Souza ◽

Márcia Souza ◽

Fabiana Schuelter-Trevisol ◽

Daisson Trevisol

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Elderly Women ◽

Social Groups ◽

The Elderly ◽

Life Assessment ◽

World Health ◽

Adjusted Analysis

AIMS: To analyze factors associated with physical activity levels among older women attending social groups for the elderly.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with elderly women enrolled in the Municipal Social Development Foundation in the city of Tubarão, in south Brazil. Sociodemographic and health status variables were evaluated through questionnaires administered during interviews, and by anthropometric evaluation. The level of physical activity was assessed using the Modified Baecke Questionnaire for the Elderly. Quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for older adults.RESULTS: Out of 306 elderly women included in the study, 214 (69.9%) were defined as physically inactive and 92 (30.1%) were active. The proportion of physically active participants between 60-69 years of age was 52.2%, between 70-79 years was 40.2% and equal or more than 80 years was 7.6% (p = 0.011). No other sociodemographic or anthropometric characteristics were associated with physical activity. In the non-adjusted analysis there was association between physical activity and better quality of life, as well as with fewer diseases. There was a weak negative correlation between physical activity and number of diseases (correlation coefficient = 0.215) and a weak positive correlation between physical activity and quality of life scores (correlation coefficient = 0.284). In the adjusted analysis, physical activity remained as a protection factor for loss of quality of life: prevalence ratio = 0.88 (95% confidence interval = 0.81-0.96), p = 0.003.CONCLUSIONS: The study concluded that physical activity in elderly women was associated with better quality of life, even when adjusted for age.

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Leisure-time Physical Activity Among Different Social Groups of Estonia: Results of the National Physical Activity Survey

Physical Culture and Sport Studies and Research ◽

10.1515/pcssr-2016-0004 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 69 (1) ◽

pp. 43-52 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Peeter Lusmägi ◽

Mart Einasto ◽

Eve-Liis Roosmaa

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Maternity Leave ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Adult Population ◽

Social Groups ◽

The Elderly ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physically Active ◽

The Unemployed

AbstractAccording to the Eurobarometer (European Commission, 2010), 39% of the Estonian adult population is not physically active at all. This percentage is relatively high compared to other countries that are culturally close to Estonia; the corresponding figure of close neighbors Finland and Sweden is below 10%. The article aims to present the results of a survey of physical activity (n=1,009) conducted in Estonia in 2013 and analyzes physical activity levels across various social groups. The results of the article show that employment, age, education, and ethnicity are important factors for engaging in leisure-time physical activity in Estonia. Non-ethnic Estonians, the less educated, the elderly, the unemployed, and those on maternity leave are less engaged in regular leisure exercise than people in other social groups. The results of the article were used to develop Estonia’s Sports 2030 strategy.

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