MOTIVATION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TYPES: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

The analysis was perfomed while participating and doing a research in a project “Villages on Move Baltic” (VOMB) 1.1.2016-31.12.2017 (Number 2016- 3715/001-001). The project‘s objective is to focus more Health Enhancing Physical Activity and joy of sports for rural citizen in participating regions. VOMB project is activating people to give ideas on how to promote everyday physical activity and how to organise their leisure time in rural areas. The Project‘s partners have visited village events and have promoted healthy lifestyle. One of the goals is to motivate inhabitants in rural areas to have more physical activities and more joy of sports. Methods of the research: structured questionnaire in written. This article presents the results of internal and external motivation for most common physical activity types of citizens from participial countries in 6 months. In order to be physically active 6 indicators depended to external motivation and 12 to internal. Sample: there were 627 people from 5 European countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, Finland). The research has shown that the most favorite types of physical activity are walking, riding a bike and running. However, the participants from Finland and Denmark were more motivated in all kinds of physical activities comparing to other participating countries. Walking, gym, Nordic walking, swimming and yoga are the most popular forms of physical activities for the participants of urban areas. Gardening is more popular in rural areas. Participants from 18 to 44 years old are more physically active as they apply a variety of physical activities comparing to the participants in 45 to 59 age group. Almost all of the participants agree that health is a driving force of internal motivation for physical activity. To add more, almost all external factors are important to men and women, considering physical activity. Participants from rural areas more than respondents who live in settlements or cities agree on the idea that person’s quality of life depends on personal efforts.

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Opportunities for Extracurricular Physical Activity in North Carolina Middle Schools

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.8.5.597 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 597-605 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Michael B. Edwards ◽

Michael A. Kanters ◽

Jason N. Bocarro

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

North Carolina ◽

Middle Schools ◽

Students With Disabilities ◽

Extracurricular Activities ◽

Rural Schools ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Physically Active ◽

Interscholastic Sports

Background:This study’s purpose was to assess the opportunities for North Carolina adolescents to be physically active in extracurricular middle school environments and to compare opportunities across community types.Methods:Data were analyzed based on the results of an electronic questionnaire distributed to a sample of 431 schools with a response rate of 75.4% (N = 325).Results:Nearly all schools offered interscholastic sports while fewer than half offered intramurals or noncompetitive activities to students. “Open gym” was offered at only 35% of schools, while 24% of schools offered extracurricular activities to students with disabilities. Overall, 43.4% of schools offered special transportation to students who participated in some extracurricular physical activities. Schools in rural areas generally offered fewer programs and had fewer supports than schools located in more urbanized areas. Over two-thirds of rural schools offered no extracurricular programs other than interscholastic sports.Conclusions:Schools can be important settings for physical activity. North Carolina’s middle schools and its rural schools in particular, are falling short in efforts to provide extracurricular physical activity programming recommended by researchers and policy groups.1−6 Lower accessibility to extracurricular physical activities may partially contribute to higher levels of physical inactivity found in the state.

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Identification of motives and barriers to physical activity of Polish young mothers

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15725/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Andrzej Soroka ◽

Agnieszka Godlewska ◽

Elżbieta Krzęcio-Nieczyporuk ◽

Paulina Kozioł

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Function Analysis ◽

Time Budget ◽

Survey Method ◽

Young Mothers ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Rural And Urban

Abstract Background The aim of the study was to determine the level of physical activity of young mothers living in rural and urban areas and their free time budget, as well as to indicate motivating factors and barriers encountered during physical activity. Methods In the study a diagnostic survey method was applied, including two survey IPAQ questionnaires – the long version and author’s questionnaire. A representative sample consisted of 1 064 young mothers giving birth in 2017. Student T test and discriminate function analysis were used in statistical analysis. Results The level of physical activity of young mothers from rural areas did not differ from that of young mothers from urban areas. However, certain differences appeared while taking into account different aspects of physical activity. The main motives for participation in physical activity of young mothers from rural areas were to improve their physical condition and reduce pain complaints. Young mothers from towns emphasized such motives as strengthening self-confidence and improving their position in the family. While the main barriers for both group of respondents in physical activity were the lack of money and interest in occasional events. Conclusions The main conclusion that arise from the study is to need to make efforts which aim to reduce the burden of daily duties of young mothers, strengthen family support, strengthen material status of young families, eliminate barriers related to infrastructure especially of villages in order to facilitate the access to physical activity, raise awareness among population on the importance of health education, create specialized educational programs to promote healthy lifestyle, and finally, to introduce systematic monitoring in order to understand determinants of physical activity of young mothers.

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METHODS OF TESTING IDEAS IN THE PROJECT "VILLAGES ON MOVE BALTIC": EXPERIENCES FROM BALTIC COUNTRIES

Visuomenės sveikata ◽

10.5200/sm-hs.2018.011 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 5-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Viktorija Piščalkienė ◽

Milda Gintilienė ◽

Donatas Misiūnas ◽

Vilma Rastenienė ◽

Marita Mattila ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Health ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Social Engagement ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Sport Participation ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Baltic Countries

Physical activity is considered as an important tool for promoting of public health. Studies have shown connections between physical activities and mental and physical health, as it is one of the evaluating factors of community indicators. It is recommended that community sport participation is advocated as a form of leisure time for children and adolescents, in an effort to not only improve physical health in relation to such matters as the obesity crisis, but also to enhance psychological and social health outcomes. One of the project "Villages on Move Baltic" (VOMB) 1.1.2016-31.12.2017 (Number 2016-3715/001-001) objectives is to focus more on Health Enhancing Physical Activity and joy of sports for rural citizen in participating regions. This article covers the reasons for seeking to increase participation in sport and other physical recreation activities: health and social engagement; lifestyle, everyday attraction and tourism opportunities. "Villages on Move Baltic" project is activating people to give ideas on how to promote everyday physical activity and how to organise their leisure time in rural areas. The collected ideas are developed by means of culture of experimentation. The Project‘s participants have visited village events and have promoted healthy lifestyle. The goal is to activate inhabitants in rural areas to have more movement and more joy of sports. The ideas about the desirable and interesting forms of physical activity among the rural population were gathered within the participation in 40 events of Villages on Move Baltic" project (VOMB). A total number of participants is 2030, which provided 830 ideas related to physical activity in everyday life and in various events. Conclusions: A great number of ideas about physical activities were collected using verbal and non-verbal methods such as physical activity exercises or games, structured interviews, writing ideas, discussion and drawing. The idea is that competition methods should be applied to specific age and culture groups.

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Análisis de variables motivacionales y de estilos de vida saludables en practicantes de ejercicio físico en centros deportivos en función del género (Analysis of motivational variables and healthy lifestyles in sports center practitioners by gender)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i34.58281 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 166-171

Author(s):

Marta Leytón Román ◽

Judiht García Matador ◽

Juan Pedro Fuentes García ◽

Rhut Jiménez Castuera

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Need Satisfaction ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Psychological Need ◽

Las Mujeres ◽

Psychological Need Satisfaction

Los objetivos de estudio fueron analizar las diferencias en función del género y del ámbito de pertenencia (rural-urbano) respecto a las variables analizadas en el presente trabajo, todo ello desde la Teoría de la Autodeterminación. La muestra estuvo formada por 202 sujetos de edades comprendidas entre 18 y los 64 años (M=35.81 y DT=13.56), de los cuales 120 eran de género femenino y 82 de género masculino. Dicha muestra procedió tanto de zonas rurales (94 sujetos) como urbanas (108 sujetos) de Extremadura, constituida por practicantes en centros deportivos. Se aplicaron cinco cuestionarios, Regulación de la Conducta del Ejercicio Físico (BREQ-3), Escala de Satisfacción de las Necesidades Psicológicas Básicas en el ejercicio (PNSE), Motivos de Actividad Física, Intencionalidad para ser Físicamente Activo y Estilo de Vida Saludable. Respecto a la diferenciación de género, los hombres obtuvieron valores más elevados en cuanto a la necesidad psicológica básica de autonomía e intención de ser físicamente activo, mientras que las mujeres lo lograron en la necesidad psicológica básica de relaciones sociales y hábitos alimenticios. En el ámbito rural, la muestra obtuvo valores más elevados en cuanto a la forma de motivación más autodeterminada, la desmotivación, motivos de prácticas y variables de estilos de vida saludable referentes al consumo de tabaco y hábitos alimenticios que el ámbito urbano. Como conclusión, se determinó que un aumento de las formas de motivación más autodeterminadas a través de la satisfacción de las necesidades psicológicas básicas favorecerá los motivos de práctica referidos al disfrute y la competencia, consiguiendo así una adherencia a la práctica deportiva y estilos de vida más saludables.Abstract. The aim of the following report is to analyze gender and area (urban vs. rural) differences regarding the variables analyzed in this study using the Self Determination Theory as a framework. The sample was composed by two hundred and two (202) individuals aged between 18 and 64 (M= 35.81 and DT= 13.56), 120 women and 82 men. This sample is composed by participants from rural (94 persons) and urban areas (108 persons) from Extremadura (South West of Spain). A criterion for inclusion was to be engaged in physical activities in gyms. We used five questionnaires: the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3), the Psychological Need Satisfaction in Exercise Scale (PNSE), the Motives for Physical Activities Measure, the Motives for Physical Activities, and the Measurement of Intention to be Physically Active and Healthy Lifestyle Scale. Regarding gender comparison, men got higher scores in autonomy and intention of doing physical activities, which are variables of Psychological Need Satisfaction. On the other hand, women got high scores in social interaction and eating habits from the Psychological Need Satisfaction. Individuals from rural areas show higher scores than those from urban areas in self-directed motivation, demotivation, Motives for Physical Activities, and healthy lifestyle variables referred to smoking and eating habits. As a conclusion, an increase of self-directed motivation through Psychological Needs Satisfaction may enhance Motives for Physical Activities. This may lead to increased adherence to physical activity and healthier lifestyles.

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Barriers and Facilitators for the Romanian Older Adults in Enjoying Physical Activity Health-Related Benefits

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su132212511 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (22) ◽

pp. 12511

Author(s):

Constanta Urzeala ◽

Veronica Popescu ◽

Daniel Courteix ◽

Georgeta Mitrache ◽

Mihaela Roco ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

The Elderly ◽

Health Condition ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active

Older adults are considered a vulnerable category within the population, which is exposed to an accelerated risk of functional degeneration. The purpose of this study was to explore different facilitating factors and possible existing barriers to being physically active in older age in urban areas of Romania. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 172 participants who were asked to assess their health, on a scale from 1 to 3, and to fill out two questionnaires: 1. Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly; 2. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale. Participants were also asked to specify to what extent they performed different leisure activities during the last week. SPSS was used for data analysis. The chi-squared test, t-test, ANOVA, and MANOVA emphasised the differences between participants, at p < 0.05. Regarding health condition, 27.3% of participants responded that their health was good, 53.5%—satisfactory, and 19.2%—not so good. The results showed significant differences between older adults participating in Elderly Clubs and non-participants, only in terms of PASE leisure. There were significant multivariate effects of the variables Gender and Stable life partner regarding PASE leisure. Weak negative correlations were identified between leisure physical activities and emotional state. Among the proposed leisure activities, watching TV and listening to music represented the most frequent preferences of the participants. The older adults participating in this study preferred to become involved with different physical activities, in conjunction with their habits, health, age, sex, stable life partner, and Elderly Club participation.

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Opportunities, Barriers, and Constraints to Physical Activity in Rural Queensland, Australia

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2011-0312 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 68-75 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Robert Eley ◽

Robert Bush ◽

Wendy Brown

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Rural Communities ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Local Context ◽

Rural Environments ◽

Activity Promotion

Background:Interventions addressing chronic disease through physical activity are hampered by the low evidence base from rural areas. The purpose of the study was to provide information which may contribute to the development of future policy and strategy applicable to rural Queensland.Methods:Six diverse rural shires were chosen. A mixed-method design included more than 100 interviews with community representatives; surveys to 3000 community members; audits of facilities, amenities, and other relevant resources in each shire; and detailed observation during repeated site visits.Results:Half the respondents failed to meet Australian physical activity guidelines and 1 in 5 reported no activity. Queensland’s rural communities offer good access to a wide variety of structured and nonstructured activities. Some barriers to physical activity (eg, family commitments) are similar to those reported from urban areas; however, others including climate, culture of exercise, and community leadership are unique to the rural environment.Conclusions:Unique characteristics of rural environments and populations affect engagement in physical activity. Promotion of healthy lifestyle in rural environments need to be informed by local context and not merely extrapolated from urban situations. Attention must be paid to specific local circumstances which may affect implementation, adoption and participation.

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The use of mobile applications as a tool supporting health

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.018 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

J Grzebieluch ◽

M Wołoch ◽

A Felińczak

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Mobile Health ◽

Mobile Applications ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Health Related ◽

Mobile Health Applications ◽

Almost All ◽

Health Applications

Abstract Background Mobile health (m-health) covers activities in the field of medicine and public health carried out by using mobile devices. It also includes mobile applications, which are one of the main branches of e-health. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between the use of mobile health applications by students and everyday behaviour activities that promote health. Methods The study involved 208 students of three Wrocław universities. It was conducted from March till April 2018 and the online diagnostic survey (CAWI) method was used. Results 70.2% of respondents declared they had mobile health applications installed on their smartphone. 49% declared that they used mobile health applications, while 51% did not. Respondents who used the application significantly more often than non-users, took care of their health in almost all of the ways listed in the questionnaire: care about mental health(28%), the quality and duration of sleep(41%), healthy diet(64 %), physical activity(81%), implementation of health-related activities in everyday behaviour(28%), monitoring my health(52%). People, who use health applications significantly more often, undertake most of the physical activities (running 42.2%, working out the gym 39.2%, riding bike 38.2%, attending group classes 33,3%, swimming 21.6%). Respondents use application mostly for 'Registering, supporting physical activity'(80%) Conclusions Almost half of the examined group of students use mobile health applications in their daily lives and this group assesses themselves as health-conscious people in its various manifestations and aspects. These people are more likely to engage in various types of physical activity Key messages The results of the research clearly indicate the positive relationship between the use of mobile applications and health-promoting behaviours and undertaking physical activities. The development and dissemination of mobile applications can significantly affect the extension of possibilities for health promotion activities and supporting a healthy lifestyle.

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Impact of Work and Recreational Physical Activity on Prediabetes Condition among U.S. Adults: NHANES 2015–2016

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18041378 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1378

Author(s):

Lenin Pazmino ◽

Wilmer Esparza ◽

Arian Ramón Aladro-Gonzalvo ◽

Edgar León

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Protective Factor ◽

Hemoglobin A1c ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Recreational Physical Activity ◽

Physically Active ◽

Hba1c Test ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

The Impact

More minutes of physical activity (PA) accumulated during a day are associated with a lower risk of diabetes mellitus type 2. However, it is less known if distinct dimensions of PA can produce a different protective effect in the prevention of prediabetes. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of work and recreational PA on prediabetes among U.S. adults during the period 2015–2016 using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database. Individuals (n = 4481) with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test values of 5.7% to 6.4% were included. A logistic regression multivariate-adjusted analysis was conducted to estimate the association between the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of prediabetes, with work and recreational PA. The prevalence of prediabetes among U.S. adults was lower in physically active individuals both at work (~24%) and recreational (~21%) physical activities compared to individuals who were not physically active (27 to 30%). Individuals lacking practice of recreational PA had a high risk of prediabetes (OR = 1.26, 95% CI: 1.080 to 1.466). PA may be a protective factor for prediabetes conditions depending on gender, age, ethnic group, waist circumference, and thyroid disease.

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Habitual Physical Activity Behavior of Patients After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20070375 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 88 (9) ◽

pp. 1039-1048 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Robert Wagenmakers ◽

Martin Stevens ◽

Wiebren Zijlstra ◽

Monique L Jacobs ◽

Inge van den Akker-Scheek ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Physically Active ◽

Normative Population ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

Charnley Class ◽

Health Enhancing Physical Activity

Background and Purpose Despite recognized health benefits of physical activity, little is known about the habitual physical activity behavior of patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this study was to analyze this behavior and the fulfillment of guidelines for health-enhancing physical activity of these patients compared with a normative population. Subjects and Methods The participants were 273 patients who had undergone a primary THA (minimum of 1 year postoperatively). Comparisons were made between this group and 273 age- and sex-matched individuals from a normative population. Comparisons also were made between participants with THA under 65 years of age and those 65 years of age and older and among participants with THA in different Charnley classes. Level of physical activity was assessed with the Short QUestionnaire to ASsess Health-enhancing physical activity (SQUASH). Results No significant differences in total amount of physical activity or time spent in different categories of physical activity were found between the THA group and the normative group. Participants with THA spent significantly more minutes in activities of moderate intensity compared with the normative group. Participants with THA who were under 65 years of age were significantly more active than older participants with THA. Charnley class had significant effects on time spent at work, time spent in moderate-intensity activities, and total amount of activity, with the least activity performed by participants in Charnley class C. The guidelines were met by 51.2% of the participants with THA and 48.8% of the normative population. Female participants met the guidelines less frequently than male participants in both the combined groups (odds ratio=0.50, 95% confidence interval=0.35–0.72, P<.001) and the THA group (odds ratio=0.48, 95% confidence interval=0.28–0.80, P=.001). Discussion and Conclusion The results suggest that patients after THA are at least as physically active as a normative population. Nevertheless, a large percentage of these patients do not meet the guidelines; therefore, they need to be stimulated to become more physically active.

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Measuring Walkability with Street Connectivity and Physical Activity: A Case Study in Iran

World ◽

10.3390/world2010004 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 49-61

Author(s):

Pouya Molaei ◽

Liyaning Tang ◽

Mary Hardie

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Urban Areas ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Future Research ◽

Strong Positive Correlation ◽

Street Connectivity ◽

Walking Time ◽

Activity Questionnaire

The walkability of urban areas is an important criterion related to the level of physical activity and public health of citizens. This research aims to measure this parameter in Golsar town located in Rasht, Iran. Two methods were used in this research: Street connectivity and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The principal variables of street connectivity were measured in four districts of Golsar by Geographic Information System (GIS) to rank each one. Then, the acquired results were compared by the average walking time of the respondents of the questionnaire. The comparison explicitly indicated that there is a strong positive correlation between the measures of street connectivity and people’s tendency to walk. As well, District 1 had the highest value of connectivity and the highest average time for walking amongst the four districts. This supports the contention that walkability and the level of outdoor physical activities of people in each district are undoubtedly under the influence of the variables of street connectivity. Nevertheless, the evaluation of other indexes such as proximity, land use mix, safety, and density in Golsar, in future research. can expand our perception of the walkability of this region.

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