scholarly journals Predicting Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption Based on Physical Activity Level and Demographic Characteristics in Romanian Students

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgian Badicu ◽  
Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani ◽  
Zahra Fathirezaie
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: This study aims to assess the relationships between alcohol and tobacco consumption, physical activity (PA) and demographic characteristics in Romanian students. Methods: There were 253 participants in this study (112 male and 141 female, age 19.2 ± 0.70 yrs; BMI 22.4 ± 2.2 kg/m2), students of Transilvania University of Brasov. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) were employed for the data collection. Results: Results showed that moderate consumption of tobacco and harmful consumption of alcohol had high prevalence among age, gender, year of study and PA level categories. Although the correlation coefficient showed no significant relationship between tobacco and alcohol use, it was shown that a negative correlation between tobacco and PA level existed. Further, age, year of study and PA level had a negative significant relationship with alcohol use among students. In the end, the tobacco and alcohol consumption prediction model showed heterogeneous coefficients. Conclusion: Full models of tobacco and alcohol use were differently predicted by variables, so PAL (Physical Activity Level) could predict tobacco consumption but not alcohol.

scholarly journals Physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain in physician mothers after childbirth

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merve Demir Benli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Musculoskeletal pain is a common health problem in women, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period, a possible reason for which is the lack of adequate physical activity. Nonetheless, very few studies have determined the relationship between physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain in physician mothers within two years after childbirth. Material and Methods: This study was an online cross-sectional self-report survey. An online questionnaire was administered to physician mothers via the online "Physician Mothers" social group in Facebook, with 3,787 members. A total of 127 participants responded to the questionnaire, which consisted of three parts, namely, sociodemographic information, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, and the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. Results: The average age of the participants was 32.5±3.5 years. The physical activity level turned out to be inactive in 91 participants (71%), moderate in 30 (24%), and vigorous in six (5%). The most frequent musculoskeletal complaint after childbirth was back pain (n=112, 88.2%), followed by lower back pain (n=109, 85.8%), neck pain (n=70, 55.1%), and hip pain (n=52, 40.9%). There was no significant relationship between physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain in physician mothers (p=0.441). Conclusion: In this study, physician mothers were found to be mostly physically inactive, and their activity level was not observed to be related to their musculoskeletal pain.

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

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.

scholarly journals Low level of objectively measured physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness, and high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Pakistani male immigrants in Oslo, Norway

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eivind Andersen ◽  
Arne Torbjørn Høstmark ◽  
Catherine Lorentzen ◽  
Sigmund Alfred Anderssen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Diabetes Risk ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Immigrant Men

<em><strong>Background:</strong></em> The level of physical fitness in south Asian immigrants living in Norway is largely unknown, but the level of physical activity seems to be low, possibly in part explaining their high prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. However, previous studies have used self-reported measures of physical activity, and it might be questioned whether the previous data reflect the true physical activity level.<br /><em><strong>Aim:</strong></em> To describe objectively measured physical activity level, cardiorespiratory fitness and diabetes risk in a group of Pakistani immigrant men living in Oslo, Norway.<br /><em><strong>Methods:</strong></em> One hundred and fifty Pakistani immigrant men in the age group 25-60 years were included. Physical activity level was assessed with an accelerometer. Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured until exhaustion on a treadmill, and diabetes risk was evaluated with an oral glucose tolerance test.<br /><em><strong>Results:</strong></em> Mean age was 37.3 years (SD=7.7). Total physical activity level was 308 counts/min (SD=131), and peak oxygen uptake was 34.2 ml·kg-1·min-1 (SD=5.6). Fifty percent of the participants had the metabolic syndrome, and 76% were obese. Physical activity level and cardiorespiratory fitness level were lower, and prevalence of the metabolic syndrome higher in a subgroup of taxi drivers as compared with those in<br />other occupations (P&lt;0.05).<br /><em><strong>Conclusions:</strong></em> Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness levels are low and diabetes risk high among Pakistani immigrant men living in Oslo, especially in taxi drivers

scholarly journals MOTIVATION INFLUENCE TOWARDS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL AMONG UNIVERSITY STAFF

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azlan Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
University Staff ◽  
Motivation Factors

The level of physical activity is usually affected by high motivation factor. There are many motivational factors such as internal and external factors. Less physical activity or sedentary lifestyle can be defined as the movement of the body equal to the minimum rest metabolic rate. It also refers to the practice of passive physical behavior such as watching television, reading, using the computer, talking on the phone, driving a car, meditate and eat. This study was conducted to determine and investigate the motivation factors that influence people's participation in sport and physical activity level. The survey questionnaire based on the source of "Excercise Motivation Inventory" (EMI-2) and the "International Physical Activity Questionnaire" (IPAQ), which was later, edited to meet the needs of the study. The study looked at the relationship between motivation factors and the level of physical activity and sport participation among university staff who are involved in their daily lives. Findings showed university staff more motivated to do moderate physical activity in daily life. The motive for physical activity is because of appearance and social. Inferential analysis indicated no difference motif employee engagement in physical activity and weight status based on weight. Correlation analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between physical activity and body weight among staff and there was no significant relationship between participation motives with physical activity among employees.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level with Quality of Life and General Health among COVID-19 Recovered Individuals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Azmodeh ◽  
Rastegar Hoseini ◽  
Ehsan Amiri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
General Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: New coronavirus (COVID-19) has a major impact on the individual's physical activity level (PAL); The COVID-19 quarantine outbreak caused a decrease in the PAL. Accordingly, it might also affect the general health and quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between PAL with QoL and general health (GH) among COVID-19 recovered individuals (CRI).Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, using the multi-stage (Cluster) sampling techniques, 890 CRI (male (n = 438) and female (n = 452)) were volunteered from different COVID-19 testing centers in Kermanshah province. After filling out the consent form, the PAL, GH, and QoL questionnaires were completed and anthropometric parameters were measured. The PAL was assessed using the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ-SF), GH was assessed using the GHQ questionnaire and the QoL was measured by the QoL questionnaire (short-form-SF-12). The independent t-test was used to compare the mean of variables between men and women and the Pearson correlation coefficient test was used to evaluate the relationship between variables using SPSS software version 24 at a significant level of (P≤0.05). Results: The findings of the present study showed that men and women with COVID-19 had inadequate PAL (876.11±40.23;739.08±27.02), insufficient GH (50.13±3.1; 54.15±4.28), and poor QoL (22.02±2.28; 19.23±1.87), respectively. The results also showed that men had significantly higher PAL (P=0.035), GH (P=0.047), and QoL (P=0.023) compared to women. Also, the results show that increasing the PAL improves GH and QoL. Conclusions: Considering the prevalence of COVID-19 and its negative impact on GH and QoL, maintaining adequate PAL can be considered as one of the effective strategies for improving physical and GH, and immune systems, by observing the hygiene protocol.

scholarly journals Effects of Covid-19 pandemic in Turkey: Physical activity, smartphone usage, musculoskeletal system

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 550-556
Author(s):  
Sinem SUNER KEKLIK ◽  
Ayse NUMANOLU AKBAS
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Waking Up

This study aims to evaluate relationship between physical activity level, smartphone usage, back and neck health during Covid-19 pandemic. Participants between ages of 18-65 were included in study. Smartphone usage was evaluated with Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version, physical activity levels with short form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Oswestry Disability Index and Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire was used to evaluate back and neck problems. A total of 251 people (179 women, 72 men, age: 28.11±9.49 years, min-max: 18-62 years) participated in study. 134 participants (53.38%) had low physical activity levels; 35 individuals (13.94%) had sufficient physical activity levels while 82 participants (32.66%) were not physically active. A weak positive correlation was found between neck pain and total score of smartphone addiction scale, daily smartphone usage time, daily smartphone check frequency, and first check time after waking up (r=0.199, r=0.149, r=0.132, respectively). A weak negative correlation was found between neck pain and first check time after waking up (r=-0.145). As a result of study, it was observed that physical activity levels were insufficient in majority of individuals who participated in survey. The relationships we expected between physical activity level, smartphone usage characteristics, low back and neck health could not be demonstrated, only weak relationships were found between some features of smartphone use and neck health. We believe that finding solutions to increase physical activity levels of individuals during pandemic period will have both protective effects on health and will prevent problems by affecting musculoskeletal system positively.

scholarly journals Criterion validity of two physical activity and one sedentary time questionnaire against accelerometry in a large cohort of adults and older adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edvard H Sagelv ◽  
Laila A Hopstock ◽  
Jonas Johansson ◽  
Bjørge H Hansen ◽  
Soren Brage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents ◽  
Level Scale

ObjectivesWe compared the ability of physical activity and sitting time questionnaires (PAQ) for ranking individuals versus continuous volume calculations (physical activity level (PAL), metabolic equivalents of task (MET), sitting hours) against accelerometry measured physical activity as our criterion.MethodsParticipants in a cohort from the Tromsø Study completed three questionnaires; (1) The Saltin-Grimby Physical Activity Level Scale (SGPALS) (n=4040); (2) The Physical Activity Frequency, Intensity and Duration (PAFID) questionnaire (n=5902)) calculated as MET-hours·week-1 and (3) The International Physical Activity questionnaire (IPAQ) short-form sitting question (n=4896). We validated the questionnaires against the following accelerometry (Actigraph wGT3X-BT) estimates: vector magnitude counts per minute, steps∙day-1, time (minutes·day-1) in sedentary behaviour, light physical activity, moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) non-bouted and ≥10 min bouted MVPA.ResultsRanking of physical activity according to the SGPALS and quartiles (Q) of MET-hours∙week-1 from the PAFID were both positively associated with accelerometry estimates of physical activity (p<0.001) but correlations with accelerometry estimates were weak (SGPALS (PAL): r=0.11 to 0.26, p<0.001) and weak-to-moderate (PAFID: r=0.39 to 0.44, p<0.01). There was 1 hour of accelerometry measured sedentary time from Q1 to Q4 in the IPAQ sitting question (p<0.001) and also weak correlations (r=0.22, p<0.01).ConclusionRanking of physical activity levels measured with PAQs appears to have higher validity than energy expenditure calculations. Self-reported sedentary time poorly reflects accelerometry measured sedentary time. These two PAQs can be used for ranking individuals into different physical activity categories supporting previous studies using these instruments when assessing associations with health outcomes.

Pain threshold of low back in patients with diversified level of physical activity without pain symptoms

Physiotherapy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Urszula Żywień ◽  
Tomasz Sipko
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
The Right

AbstractProfessional work in a sitting position and the low level of physical activity could be an important cause of overload symptoms formation in the lumbar spine.Objective of the work: The evaluation quantity of the low back pain threshold in patients without pain symptoms, with diversified level of physical activity.The research was conducted in group 40 subjects at the age of 20 to 25, IT specialists and physiotherapists. The participants could participate in the study under the condition that they have never had low back pain before. Patients from the experimental group were divided into 3 categories: active (13 patients), minimally active (18 patients) and inactive (9 patients). The division was made on the basis of The International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form. The pain threshold was determined by an algometer, every time, on both sides of the spine at the level of L3 and in neutral point on hand, the test was performed twice.Analysis of variance ANOVA showed a main effect of level of physical activity for the pain threshold results on the pine left (F = 8.01; p < 0.05) and right site (F = 9.77; p < 0.05). There has not been demonstrated such effect for the pain threshold results around hand (F = 0.62, p > 0.05).Lower quantity of low back pain threshold occurs in the patients with inactive and minimal active declared physical activity level. This indicates the need of low back pain prevention, which could be achieved by increasing physical activity level. The people without pain symptoms do not show asymmetry of the pain threshold between the right and the left side.

scholarly journals Nivel de actividad física, consumo habitual de tabaco y alcohol, y su relación con la calidad de vida en adolescentes españoles (Physical activity level, tobacco and alcohol habitual consumption, and its relationship with quality of life in Spanish adol

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 112-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliseo Garcia Canto ◽  
Andres Rosa Guillamon ◽  
Laura Nieto López
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Youth Risk Behavior

  El consumo habitual de tabaco y alcohol entre los adolescentes, así como el sedentarismo constituyen un problema de salud pública y una epidemia pediátrica. La calidad de vida es un indicador del estado general de salud autopercibido. El objetivo fue analizar la relación entre actividad física, consumo de tabaco, alcohol y calidad de vida mediante una metodología observacional, seleccionando de manera aleatoria 1037 adolescentes españoles de 14-17 años de edad (15.52 ± 1.11 años). Los instrumentos empleados fueron el International Physical Activity Questionaire (actividad física), el Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (tabaco), el Cuestionario sobre hábitos de consumo de alcohol en adolescentes (alcohol) y el Cuestionario de Salud SF-36 (calidad de vida). Se exploraron las relaciones bi-variantes mediante tablas de contingencia, seguido de un análisis de regresión logística binaria. Los resultados sugieren que la actividad física (p < .001) es la variable que mejor predice la calidad de vida percibida por los varones siendo también relevante el consumo de tabaco (p < .05). En las mujeres, tanto el consumo de tabaco (p < .001) como el consumo de alcohol (p < .001), se muestran como las variables que mejor predicen la calidad de vida percibida, siendo en menor medida relevante la asociación entre actividad física y calidad de vida (p < .05). La promoción de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud depende de la creación de ambientes educacionales integrales donde la actividad física forme parte de un estilo de vida saludable.  Abstract. Habitual tobacco and alcohol use among adolescents, as well as sedentary lifestyle, are a public health problem and a pediatric epidemic. Quality of life is an indicator of overall self-perceived health status. The objective was to analyze the relationship between physical activity, tobacco consumption, alcohol and quality of life using an observational methodology, randomly selecting 1037 Spanish adolescents aged 14-17 years old (15.52 ± 1.11 years old). Instruments used were the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (physical activity), the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (tobacco), the Questionnaire on alcohol consumption habits in adolescents (alcohol), and the Health Questionnaire SF-36 (quality of life). Bi-variant relationships were explored using contingency tables, followed by binary logistic regression analysis. Results suggest that physical activity (p <.001) is the variable that best predicts quality of life perceived by boys, tobacco use being also relevant (p <.05). In girls, both tobacco consumption (p <.001) and alcohol consumption (p <.001) are shown as the variables that best predict their perceived quality of life, but the association between physical activity and quality of life is less relevant (p <.05). The promotion of health-related quality of life depends on the creation of comprehensive educational environments where physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle.

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