Perceived and Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among South Asian Women in the UK

The aim of this study was to understand the physical activity (PA) experiences of South Asian women employees and their perceptions of new immigrant South Asian women in regards to barriers and facilitators to participation. This was examined using an interpretive description approach where similarities and differences between South Asian Women’s Centre employees and their perception of new South Asian immigrants were explored. Eight South Asian women employees (Mean age = 45.57 years) working at a South Asian Women’s Centre in Canada participated in this study. Five South Asian women employees participated in a focus group, three in an individual interview and one participant from the focus group took part in a follow-up interview to better understand their PA experiences. Barriers found included: family responsibilities, upbringing, feeling guilty, immediate living environment, clothing, cost, and location of activity. PA facilitators found included: help at home, cultural sports events, group support, female only programs, design of PA facilities, health and self-image benefits, providing PA for children at the same time as adults and collaborations. The main differences found between South Asian Women’s Centre employees and their clients concerned time, language and their partners. For this population of women, programs need to be affordable, close to home, female only and allow their own choice of clothing. The results suggest the importance for those working with South Asian women to take into consideration the many factors between the individual and the environment that may inhibit or facilitate PA behavior change in this population.

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Differences in the Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and BMI of Finnish Grade 5 Students

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2018-0622 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 765-771

Author(s):

Kasper Salin ◽

Mikko Huhtiniemi ◽

Anthony Watt ◽

Harto Hakonen ◽

Timo Jaakkola

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Fifth Grade ◽

Overweight Children ◽

Fifth Grade Students ◽

Grade 5 ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Background: This study examined the distribution of objectively measured physical activity (PA) and sedentary time of fifth-grade students during school, leisure time, and physical education (PE) classes. Demographic, anthropometric, and PA data were collected from 17 representative Finnish schools. Methods: To estimate the PA and sedentary time, participants (N = 592) wore wGT3X-BT ActiGraphs for 7 consecutive days. Comparisons were made between genders and different BMI groups. Results: From the study sample, 43.7% met the moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) guidelines. Participants spent 62.2% of the day sedentary and 8.2% in moderate and vigorous activities. Boys performed more MVPA than girls, and girls were more sedentary during school days. Boys had more MVPA than girls in leisure time, but there were no differences in sedentary time. However, an examination of PA assessed during PE classes revealed no differences between boys and girls. Normal-weight boys engaged in more MVPA than overweight and obese boys. No differences were found for girls. Conclusions: The PA levels differ between different BMI groups in leisure time and during school but not during PE lessons. PA for overweight children should be targeted and compulsory PE time should be increased to achieve the PA guidelines.

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Associations of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time with pregnancy-specific health-related quality of life

Midwifery ◽

10.1016/j.midw.2021.103202 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 103202

Author(s):

Kara M. Whitaker ◽

Melissa Jones ◽

McKenzie K. Wallace ◽

Janet Catov ◽

Bethany Barone Gibbs

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Objectively Measured Physical Activity ◽

Specific Health

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Associations of Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time with the Risk of Stroke, Myocardial Infarction or All-Cause Mortality in 70-Year-Old Men and Women: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sports Medicine ◽

10.1007/s40279-020-01356-y ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Marcel Ballin ◽

Peter Nordström ◽

Johan Niklasson ◽

Anna Nordström

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Lower Risk ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Men And Women ◽

All Cause Mortality ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Incident Cases ◽

Objectively Measured Physical Activity

Abstract Objective To study the associations of objectively measured physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (ST) with the combined outcome of incident stroke, myocardial infarction (MI) or all-cause mortality in older adults. Methods N = 3343 men and women aged 70 who participated in a health survey between 2012 and 2017 were included. Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometers were used to measure light-intensity PA (LPA), moderate-intensity PA (MPA) and ST for 1 week. Incident cases of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in terms of stroke or MI, and all-cause mortality were identified using national registers. Hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated using multivariable-adjusted Cox regressions. Results During a mean follow-up of 2.7 years (0.1–5.6), there were 124 events of CVD or all-cause mortality. After adjusting for potential confounders and mediators, every 30-min/day increment in LPA was associated with 11% lower risk of CVD or all-cause mortality (HR 0.89, 95% CI 0.82–0.97), and every 30-min/day increment in MPA was associated with 36% lower risk (HR 0.64, 95% CI 0.48–0.84). Every 1-h/day increment in ST increased the risk of the outcomes by 33% (HR 1.33, 95% CI 1.14–1.56), although there was no significant association among participants who performed ≥ 30 min/day MPA (HR 1.11, 95% CI 0.82–1.50, P = 0.034 for interaction). None of the associations were modified by sex (P > 0.4 for all). Conclusion Objectively measured LPA and MPA are each associated with lower risk of stroke, MI or all-cause mortality in 70-year-old individuals, while ST is associated with increased risk. The greatest risk reduction is observed for MPA, which also appears to attenuate some of the increased risks associated with ST.

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