Physical Activity of Urban- Dwelling Older People in Sri Lanka

There is a paucity of information on physical activity behaviour of older adults in Sri Lanka. This study determined the physical activity status of urban-dwelling older adults in a district in the country. A cross sectional survey of 880 subjects (aged 60+ years) was conducted using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. The prevalence rates of physically inactive, sufficiently active and highly active were 21.5%, 78.5% and 52.7% respectively. Women were more active than men (Women, 80.9% versus men, 75.5%, p < 0.05). Activity at work accounted for the highest portion of physical activity as reported by the participants [Median = 2400 MET/Week, 95% CI: 240, 4800] followed by active transport [Median =120 MET/Week, 95% CI: 0, 560] and leisure-time activity [Median = 0 MET/Week, 95% CI: 0, 270]. Factors contributing for extensively engaging activity at work need further investigations and older adults should be encouraged to do leisure-time physical activities.

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Abstract P417: Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Leukocyte Telomere Length: The Cardiovascular Health Study

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.127.suppl_12.ap417 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 127 (suppl_12) ◽

Author(s):

Luisa Soares-Miranda ◽

Fumiaki Imamura ◽

David S Siscovick ◽

Nancy Swords Jenny ◽

Annette L Fitzpatrick ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Telomere Length ◽

Test Performance ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Walking Distance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Time Activity ◽

Leisure Time Activity ◽

Over Time

Background The influence of physical activity (PA) and fitness (PF) at older ages on changes in telomere length (TL), repetitive DNA sequences that may mark biologic aging, are not well established. Prior studies in older adults were cross-sectional, and few evaluated PF. Aim To investigate both cross-sectional and prospective associations of PA and PF with Leukocyte TL in older adults. Methods Among 582 adults age 73±5 y at baseline in CHS having serial LTL measures (leucocyte mean terminal restriction length) in 1992 and 1997, PA (walking pace, blocks, combined walking score; leisure time activity) and PF (15-ft walk, chair stands, grip strength) were assessed multiple times from 1989 to 1997. Cross-sectional associations were assessed using multivariable repeated-measures regression of cumulative average serial PA and PF measures from 1989 to 1992 against LTL in 1992; and cumulative averaged PA and PF from 1993 to 1997 against LTL in 1997. Longitudinal analyses assessed cumulative averaged PA and PF from 1989-92 against later changes in LTL from 1992-97; and changes in cumulative averaged PA and PF from 1989-92 to 1993-97 against changes in LTL from 1992-97. We evaluated all subjects, those without poor/fair self-reported health, and those without limited ADLs. Results Cross-sectionally, greater walking distance and chair test performance, but not other PA and PF measures, each associated with longer LTL ( P trend 0.007, 0.04 respectively). Lab measures of DNA integrity suggested measurable degradation that markedly attenuates ability to detect differences in LTL changes over time, especially over only 5 y. For example, baseline PA and PF from 1989-92 were unassociated with later changes in LTL. In contrast, changes in leisure time activity and chair test performance from 1992-97 were each inversely associated with LTL shortening. Conclusions Even late in life, certain PA and PF metrics are associated with longer LTL cross-sectionally and, even with likely substantial measurement error, with less LTL shortening over time.

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A study of predictors of adolescents’ physical activity intentions

Psychology Society & Education ◽

10.25115/psye.v3i2.471 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 69 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lambros Lazuras ◽

Despoina Ourda ◽

Vassilis Barkoukis ◽

Haralambos Tsorbatzoudis

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Behaviour ◽

Survey Method ◽

Anticipated Regret ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Planned Behaviour

Abstract: The present study used an integrated theoretical framework based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Prototype/Willingness model to examine the social cognitive predictors of leisure time physical activity intentions among Greek secondary school students (N = 254, M age = 13.59 years, SD = 1.18). A cross-sectional survey method was employed to assess physical activity intentions and related psychosocial beliefs, as well as self-reported physical activity behaviour. Multiple regression analysis indicated that leisure time physical activity intentions were predicted by past behaviour, perceived behavioural control, and anticipated regret. Prototype similarity and favourability, and descriptive norms did not predict intentions. The findings are discussed in terms of the utility of the planned behaviour and prototype/willingness approaches to explain leisure time physical activity among young people. Un estudio de los predictores de la intención de práctica física en adolescentes Resumen: El presente estudio se realizó bajo un marco teórico basado en la Teoría de la conducta planificada y el modelo de prototipo y disposición para examinar los predictores socio-cognitivos de las intenciones de actividad física durante el tiempo libre entre estudiantes griegos de enseñanza secundaria (N=254, Media=13.59, DT=1.18). Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal para evaluar intenciones de actividad física y creencias psicosociales relacionadas, así como conductas de actividad física autoinformada. Un análisis de regresión múltiple indica que los predictores de las intenciones de actividad física durante el tiempo libre eran conducta pasada, control percibido de la conducta y arrepentimiento anticipado. Similitud de prototipo, favorabilidad y normas descriptivas no predecían las intenciones. Los hallazgos son planteados en términos de utilidad de la conducta planeada y enfoques para explicar la actividad física durante el tiempo libre entre la gente joven.

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Visual Acuity’s Association With Levels of Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.20.1.1 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 1-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mark W. Swanson ◽

Eric Bodner ◽

Patricia Sawyer ◽

Richard M. Allman

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Visual Acuity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

University Of Alabama ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

Little is known about the effect of reduced vision on physical activity in older adults. This study evaluates the association of visual acuity level, self-reported vision, and ocular disease conditions with leisure-time physical activity and calculated caloric expenditure. A cross-sectional study of 911 subjects 65 yr and older from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Study of Aging (SOA) cohort was conducted evaluating the association of vision-related variables to weekly kilocalorie expenditure calculated from the 17-item Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire. Ordinal logistic regression was used to evaluate possible associations while controlling for potential confounders. In multivariate analyses, each lower step in visual acuity below 20/50 was significantly associated with reduced odds of having a higher level of physical activity, OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.67, 0.97. Reduced visual acuity appears to be independently associated with lower levels of physical activity among community-dwelling adults.

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Occupational and Leisure-Time Physical Activity Have Different Relationships With Health: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study of Working Nurses

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2020-0415 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Helen M. Parker ◽

Robyn Gallagher ◽

Christine Duffield ◽

Ding Ding ◽

David Sibbritt ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Survey Study ◽

Physical Work ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

South Wales ◽

Activity Questionnaires

Background: Recent research has focused on the potential benefits of physical activity in occupational settings in addition to leisure time. However, occupational physical activity (OPA) differs substantially for occupations that require heavy and repetitive physical work, such as nursing. We explored associations between leisure time and OPA and health outcomes in working nurses and midwives. Methods: Nurses who were enrolled in the Fit For the Future study (New South Wales, Australia) and who completed physical activity questionnaires (n = 4343) were classified according to high (HO) or low (LO) occupational and high (HL) or low (LL) leisure-time physical activity (LTPA): HO performed walking/heavy labor most/all of the time at work; HL met the guidelines of 150 minutes per week moderate to vigorous LTPA, creating 4 categories: HOLL, HOHL, LOHL, and LOLL. Results: HL predicted better self-rated health (unstandardized B = 0.51, 95% confidence interval, 0.44 to 0.57) and lower likelihood of ≥3 sick days in the past 12 months (OR: 0.71, 95% confidence interval, 0.61 to 0.83), whereas HO predicted higher likelihood of ≥3 sick days (OR: 1.17, 95% confidence interval, 1.01 to 1.35), adjusting for all variables. Conclusions: OPA may not confer the same health benefits as LTPA for nurses. Health-promoting interventions should emphasize the importance of achieving adequate moderate to vigorous LTPA for all, including those undertaking substantial OPA.

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41. Levels of Physical Activity in Older Adults with or Without Self-Reported Joint Pain: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Rheumatology ◽

10.1093/rheumatology/keu097.009 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 53 (suppl_1) ◽

pp. i71-i71

Author(s):

Robert Smith ◽

Emma Healey ◽

Gretl McHugh ◽

Ebenezer Afolabi ◽

Krysia Dziedzic

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Joint Pain ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

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Physical performance and activity among older adults visiting primary healthcare centres in Riyadh

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060520956895 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (9) ◽

pp. 030006052095689

Author(s):

Saad M. Bindawas ◽

Vishal Vennu ◽

Ayidh M. Alqarni ◽

Tariq A. Abdulrahman

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Primary Healthcare ◽

Leisure Time ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Household Activities

Objective To assess physical performance (PP) and physical activity (PA) among older adults visiting primary healthcare centres (PHCCs) in Riyadh. Methods In this cross-sectional study, men and women (n = 74) aged ≥60 years were recruited from five PHCCs across Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between 19 February and 6 August 2017. The Timed Up & Go test was used to assess PP. Self-reported PA was assessed using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly. Means and standard deviations were used to describe PP and PA scores across genders. A two-tailed independent samples t-test was used to estimate mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) between genders. Results Men scored significantly lower than women on PP (MD: 2.11, 95% CI: 0.59 to 3.64) and PA (MD: −46.1, 95% CI: −80.96 to −11.25). Significant gender differences were observed for leisure time activities (MD: 17.35, 95% CI: 3.29 to 31.40), light household activities (MD: –10.86, 95% CI: –16.19 to –5.53) and heavy household activities (MD: –6.48, 95% CI: –11.73 to –1.23). Conclusions Men show significantly lower PP and PA than women. There are gender differences in leisure time activities and in light and heavy household activities.

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THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT INFLUENCED THE INCIDENCE OF FALLS IN OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.1076 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S292-S292

Author(s):

Rie Suzuki ◽

Jennifer Blackwood ◽

Shailee Shah ◽

Sabah Ganai ◽

Kimberly Warden

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Built Environment ◽

Walking Distance ◽

Health Clinic ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Past ◽

Underserved Community

Abstract The built environment is commonly cited as a facilitator to local walking. Although health promotion programs targeting physical activity are available, few studies have investigated the associations of the perceived neighborhoods with the incidence of falls in the minority communities. Hence, the purpose of this preliminary study was to understand whether the perceived built environment influenced the fall experiences in older adults living in the underserved community. The preliminary cross-sectional survey was conducted at the regional health clinic in Flint, MI. Descriptive statistics and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were performed using SAS v8.4. The eligibility criteria included over 65 years old and Flint residents. Of 132 participants, the mean age was 69.75 (SD=5.00). The majority were female (68%), African Americans (80%), single, divorced or widowed (80%), and > GED (84%). The ANOVAs supported that “had fallen in the past year” was associated with “stores are within easy walking distance,” “easy to walk to a transit stop” and “there is a dirt strip that separates the streets from the sidewalks.” The fall experience was more likely to associate with the sedentary lifestyle and the comorbidities such as diabetes, fatigues, muscle spasms, and chronic pain. To summarize, the built environment increased the incidence of falls in the past year. Those who had fallen had poor health conditions. Further studies are needed for older adults to engage in physical activity. It is essential to develop the age-friendly support systems and accommodations to local walking in this community.

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Does Eating Addiction Favor a More Varied Diet or Contribute to Obesity?—The Case of Polish Adults

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12051304 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 1304

Author(s):

Marzena Jezewska-Zychowicz ◽

Aleksandra Małachowska ◽

Marta Plichta

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Food Intake ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Varied Diet ◽

Main Determinants

The rapidly increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity indicates a need to search for their main causes. Addictive-like eating and associated eating patterns might result in overconsumption, leading to weight gain. The aim of the study was to identify the main determinants of food intake variety (FIV) within eating addiction (EA), other lifestyle components, and sociodemographic characteristics. The data for the study were collected from a sample of 898 Polish adults through a cross-sectional survey in 2019. The questionnaire used in the study included Food Intake Variety Questionnaire (FIVeQ), Eating Preoccupation Scale (EPS), and questions regarding lifestyle and sociodemographic factors. High eating addiction was found in more than half of the people with obesity (54.2%). In the study sample, physical activity at leisure time explained FIV in the greatest manner, followed by the EPS factor: eating to provide pleasure and mood improvement. In the group of people with obesity, the score for this EPS factor was the best predictor of FIV, in that a higher score was conducive to a greater variety of food intake. Sociodemographic characteristics differentiated FIV only within groups with normal body weight (age) and with overweight (education). In conclusion, food intake variety (FIV) was associated with physical activity at leisure time, and then with EPS factor “Eating to provide pleasure and mood improvement”, whereas sociodemographic characteristics were predictors of FIV only within groups identified by body mass index (BMI). Nevertheless, our observations regarding the eating to provide pleasure and mood improvement factor and its associations with food intake variety indicate a need for further research in this area. Future studies should also use other tools to explicitly explain this correlation.

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Level of physical activity of health professionals in a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

South African Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.4102/sajp.v71i1.234 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 71 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Siyabonga H. Kunene ◽

Nomathemba P. Taukobong

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Black Women ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Data ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Metabolic Equivalent Of Task ◽

Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Health Organization

Background: Health professionals have a role to play in the promotion of physical activity in order to prevent the ever-increasing burden of diseases associated with physical inactivity. Determination of the level of physical activity amongst health professionals managing patients presenting with various lifestyle-related conditions is most pertinent.Object: The purpose of the present study was to ascertain the level of physical activity of health professionals at Estcourt Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal Province.Method: A cross-sectional survey of 109 health professionals was conducted over a period of three consecutive weeks in 2012. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and other related data such as socio-demographic characteristics was used to collect data. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics to determine relationships between variables. An analysis guide was used to determine the level of physical activity with reference to the GPAQ guidelines recommended by the Word Health Organization using the metabolic equivalent of task (MET)-minutes per week indicators.Results: The overall level of physical activity was: 31% of participants were high, with METminutes/week ≥ 3000; 29% were moderate, with MET-minutes/week ≥ 600; and 40% were low, with MET-minutes/week < 600. Although black women predominantly reported low levels of physical activity, age was found to be significantly related to the level of physical activity (p = 0.000, r = -0.637).Conclusion: An intervention to promote physical activity amongst health professionals is essential to promote healthy living.

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How Do Different Occupational Factors Influence Total, Occupational, and Leisure-Time Physical Activity?

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2013-0098 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 200-207 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Corneel Vandelanotte ◽

Camille Short ◽

Matthew Rockloff ◽

Lee Di Millia ◽

Kevin Ronan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Total Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Full Time ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Time Activity ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

The Impact

Background:A better understanding of how occupational indicators influence physical activity levels will aid the design of workplace interventions.Methods:Cross-sectional data were collected from 1194 participants through a telephone interview in Queensland, Australia. The IPAQ-long was used to measure physical activity. Multiple logistic regression was applied to examine associations.Results:Of participants, 77.9% were employed full-time, 32.3% had professional jobs, 35.7% were engaged in shift work, 39.5% had physically-demanding jobs, and 66.1% had high physical activity levels. Participants with a physicallydemanding job were less likely to have low total (OR = 0.25, 95% CI = 0.17 to 0.38) and occupational (OR = 0.17, 95% CI = 0.12 to 0.25) physical activity. Technical and trade workers were less likely to report low total physical activity (OR = 0.44, 95% CI = 0.20 to 0.97) compared with white-collar workers. Part-time (OR = 1.74, 95% CI = 1.15 to 2.64) and shift workers (OR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.21 to 2.88) were more likely to report low leisure-time activity.Conclusions:Overall, the impact of different occupational indicators on physical activity was not strong. As expected, the greatest proportion of total physical activity was derived from occupational physical activity. No evidence was found for compensation effects whereby physically-demanding occupations lead to less leisure-time physical activity or vice versa. This study demonstrates that workplaces are important settings to intervene, and that there is scope to increase leisure-time physical activity irrespective of occupational background.

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