Identifying Factors Associated with Regular Physical Activity in Leisure Time among Canadian Adolescents

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaston Godin ◽  
Donna Anderson ◽  
Léo-Daniel Lambert ◽  
Raymond Desharnais
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
French Language ◽  
Quebec City ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Life Context ◽  
Intention To Exercise ◽  
Competitive Activities ◽  
Gender Specific

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors explaining regular physical activity among Canadian adolescents. Design. A cohort study conducted over a period of 2 years. Setting. A French-language high school located near Québec City. Subjects. A cohort of 740 students (352 girls; 388 boys) aged 13.3 ± 1.0 years at baseline. Measures. Psychosocial, life context, profile, and sociodemographic variables were assessed at baseline and 1 and 2 years after baseline. Exercising almost every day during leisure time at each measurement time was the dependent variable. Results. The Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) analysis indicated that exercising almost every day was significantly associated with a high intention to exercise (odds ratio [OR]: 8.33, confidence interval [CI]95%: 5.26, 13.18), being satisfied with the activity practiced (OR: 2.07, CI95%: 1.27, 3.38), perceived descriptive norm (OR: 1.82, CI95%: 1.41, 2.35), being a boy (OR:1.83, CI95%: 1.37, 2.46), practicing “competitive” activities (OR: 1.80, CI95%: 1.37, 2.36), eating a healthy breakfast (OR: 1.68, CI95%: 1.09, 2.60), and normative beliefs (OR: 1.48, CI95%: 1.14, 1.90). Specific GEE analysis for gender indicated slight but significant differences. Conclusions. This study provides evidence for the need to design interventions that are gender specific and that focus on increasing intention to exercise regularly.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Poor Glycemic Control Amongst Rural Residents with Diabetes in Korea

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Junhee Ahn ◽  
Youngran Yang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Poor Glycemic Control ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Positive Urine

(1) Background: Glycemic control is an effective way to reduce the cardiovascular complications of diabetes. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors associated with poor glycemic control amongst rural residents with diabetes in Korea. (2) Methods: This cross-sectional analysis was conducted amongst a total of 522 participants who had completed baseline health examinations for the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES) Rural Cohort from 2005 to 2011. The subjects were divided into two groups: the good glycemic control group (GCG) (glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) < 7%) and the poor GCG (HbA1C ≥ 7%). Logistic regression was used to examine the role of sociodemographics, health-related behavior, comorbidity and diabetes-related and clinical factors in poor glycemic control amongst rural residents with diabetes. (3) Results: In total, 48.1% of participants were in the poor GCG. Poor GCG was significantly associated with drinking (odds ratio (OR) = 0.42, 95% CI = 0.24–0.71), lack of regular physical activity (OR = 1.68, 95% CI = 1.03–2.76), fasting blood glucose (FBG) > 130 mg/dL (OR = 7.80, 95% CI = 4.35–13.98), diabetes for > 7 years (OR = 1.79, 95% CI = 1.08–2.98), cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dL (OR = 1.73, 95% CI = 1.05–2.84) and positive urine glucose (OR = 6.24, 95% CI = 1.32–29.44). (4) Conclusion: Intensive glucose control interventions should target individuals amongst rural residents with diabetes who do not engage in regular physical activity, have been diagnosed with diabetes for more than seven years and who have high fasting-blood glucose, high cholesterol levels and glucose-positive urine.

scholarly journals Gender-specific physical activity-related injuries and risk factors among university students in China: a multicentre population-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e040865
Author(s):  
Weicong Cai ◽  
Shangmin Chen ◽  
Liping Li ◽  
Pengying Yue ◽  
Xiaofan Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
University Students ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Gender Specific

ObjectivesData on the problem of physical activity-related injury (PARI) in university students and the risk factors for PARI among different genders are rare. We conducted a multicentre population-based study to investigate the occurrence of PARI and to explore the gender-specific risk factors for PARI among Chinese university students.DesignCross-sectional study.ParticipantsA total of 5341 students in grades 1–3 at eight universities in four Chinese cities were selected to complete the online questionnaires during March and April 2017. The questionnaires assessed sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity PA) involvement, sleep duration, sedentary behaviour and PARI experiences in the past 12 months.Main outcome measuresPARI during the past 12 months.ResultsAmong the 5341 participants, 1293 suffered from at least one PARI in the past 12 months, with an overall incidence rate of 24.2% (males: 26.2%, females: 23.2%) and an injury risk of 0.38 injuries/student/year (males: 0.48, females: 0.32). Over half of the injured (57.3%) experienced a withdrawal time of PA and nearly two-fifths (39.6%) required medical attention. Irrespective of gender, Shantou and Xi’an students, sports team members and those who engaged in sports and leisure-time vigorous-intensity PA (VPA) at a higher frequency were more likely to suffer from PARI. Male students who participated in sports and leisure-time VPA for long durations had a greater likelihood of sustaining PARI, while having a chronic condition and being involved in sports and leisure-time moderate-intensity PA at a higher frequency and longer duration were potential contributors to PARI among females.ConclusionsThe occurrence of PARI and its risk factors differed by gender, which provides a direction towards developing targeted and effective gender-specific preventative programmes to protect Chinese university students from PARI.

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Australians With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristiann Corbusier Heesch ◽  
Norman Ng ◽  
Wendy Brown
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Background:Physical activity (PA) is recommended for managing osteoarthritis (OA). However, few people with OA are physically active. Understanding the factors associated with PA is necessary to increase PA in this population. This cross-sectional study examined factors associated with leisure-time PA, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises in people with OA.Methods:For a mail survey, 485 individuals, aged 68.0 years (SD = 10.6) with hip or knee OA, were asked about factors that may influence PA participation, including use of non-PA OA management strategies and both psychological and physical health-related factors. Associations between factors and each PA outcome were examined in multivariable logistic regression models.Results:Non-PA management strategies were the main factors associated with the outcomes. Information/education courses, heat/cold treatments, and paracetamol were associated with stretching and strengthening exercises (P < .05). Hydrotherapy and magnet therapy were associated with leisure-time PA; using orthotics and massage therapy, with stretching exercises; and occupational therapy, with strengthening exercises (P < .05). Few psychological or health-related factors were associated with the outcomes.Conclusions:Some management strategies may make it easier for people with OA to be physically active, and could be promoted to encourage PA. Providers of strategies are potential avenues for recruiting people with OA into PA programs.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Male Workers' Participation in Regular Physical Activity.

1996 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi MUTO ◽  
Tomoko SAITO ◽  
Haruhiko SAKURAI
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Male Workers

scholarly journals Prevalence of and factors associated with leisure-time physical activity in older adults from seven Brazilian cities: data from the FIBRA study

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taiguara Costa ◽  
Luciana Ribeiro ◽  
Anita Neri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Factors Associated

<p>Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is an important factor in promoting and maintaining adequate health status and quality of life in old age. Here we aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with different modalities of LTPA among 3,478 older adults (mean age: 72.96 ± 6.01 years; 67.7% female) from seven cities of different regions of Germany. We compared categorical variables (gender, age and family income) between groups using the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test. Walking was the most commonly reported activity undertaken by participants (43.4%). Men reported performing a larger number of LTPA modalities than women. Outdoor gymnastics and water gymnastics were the most commonly cited LTPA by women. Younger age and higher income correlated with higher levels of physical activity. Our findings indicate that a physically active behavior is closely related to the living conditions, social roles and physical health of this population. Thus, public policies encouraging LTPA among older adults should take their gender, age and social status, as well as the type of activities to be offered, into consideration.</p>

scholarly journals Factors associated with regular physical activity participation among people with severe mental ill health

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 887-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masuma Pervin Mishu ◽  
Emily J. Peckham ◽  
Paul N. Heron ◽  
Garry A. Tew ◽  
Brendon Stubbs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Severe Mental Ill Health

Factors Associated With Leisure Time Physical Activity Among Schoolchildren in a Predominantly Latino Community

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 444-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne L. Escaron ◽  
Celia Vega‐Herrera ◽  
Neil Steers ◽  
Jane Chung ◽  
Corina Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Latino Community

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Walking and Bicycling for Transport Among Young Adults in Two Low-Income Localities of Bogotá, Colombia

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 445-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis F. Gómez ◽  
Olga L. Sarmiento ◽  
Diego I. Lucumí ◽  
Gladys Espinosa ◽  
Roberto Forero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
College Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background:Utilitarian physical activity confers health benefits, but little is known about experiences in developing countries. The objective was to examine the prevalence and factors associated with walking and bicycling for transport in adults from Bogotá.Methods:A cross-sectional study including 1464 adults age 18 to 29 y during the year 2002.Results:16.7% reported bicycling for at least 10 min during the last week and 71.7% reported walking for at least 90 min during the last week. Bicycling was more likely among adults living in Tunjuelito (flat terrain), who use the “ciclovía” (car-roads for recreational bicycling on holidays/Sundays) or reporting physical activity during leisure-time and less likely among women, or adults with college education. Walking was more likely among adults reporting physical activity during leisure time and less likely among housewives/househusbands or those living in Tunjuelito.Conclusion:Programs that promote walking or bicycling in Bogotá should consider differences in individual and environmental factors.

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