Awareness of physical activity promotion, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in elderly Japanese

Abstract Background Overall time spent in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior are both correlated in couples. Knowledge about the nature and psychosocial correlates of such dyadic covariation could inform important avenues for physical activity promotion. Purpose The present study investigates hour-by-hour covariation between partners (i.e., synchrony) in MVPA and sedentary behavior as partners engage in their daily lives and links it with person-level MVPA/sedentary behavior, temporal characteristics, and relationship variables. Methods We used 7-day accelerometer data from two couple studies (Study 1, n = 306 couples, aged 18–80 years; Study 2, n = 108 couples, aged 60–87 years) to estimate dyadic covariation in hourly MVPA and sedentary behavior between partners. Data were analyzed using coordinated multilevel modeling. Results In both studies, hourly MVPA and sedentary behavior exhibited similarly sized dyadic covariation between partners in the low-to-medium range of effects. Higher MVPA synchrony between partners was linked with higher individual weekly MVPA and higher individual weekly sedentary levels, whereas higher sedentary synchrony between partners was associated with higher individual weekly MVPA but lower individual weekly sedentary levels. MVPA and sedentary synchrony were higher in the morning and evening, more pronounced on weekends, and associated with more time spent together, longer relationship duration, and time-varying perceptions of higher partner closeness. Conclusions This study demonstrates that MVPA and sedentary behaviors do not occur in a social vacuum. Instead, they are linked with close others such as partners. Thus, capitalizing on social partners may increase the effectiveness of individual-level physical activity interventions.

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The role of physician counseling in improving adherence to physical activity among the general population

Sao Paulo Medical Journal ◽

10.1590/s1516-31802007000200010 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 125 (2) ◽

pp. 115-121 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Marcos Ausenka Ribeiro ◽

Milton de Arruda Martins ◽

Celso Ricardo Fernandes Carvalho

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

General Population ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Physician Counseling ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Activity Counseling ◽

Behavioral Theories ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

The Individual

The regular practice of physical activity at appropriate levels ensures various benefits for the individual over the short, medium and long terms. It is therefore important in health promotion. On the other hand, sedentary behavior has reached alarming levels among the general population, which qualifies it as a serious health problem of endemic proportions. The present review describes public health problems consequent to sedentary behavior and the importance of physician counseling for change their patients’ beha-vior and making them more physically active on a regular basis. Models and behavioral theories are presented to facilitate physicians’ understan-ding of how to approach patients during clinical practice. We also describe programs conducted in many countries based on physician counseling for reducing sedentary behavior, and we present many tools used to quantify and qualify patients’ attitudes towards becoming more physically active. Through understanding the barriers faced by patients, we suggest methodologies that will enable physicians to use physical activity promotion appropriately. We hope that this will provide support for physicians in conducting physical activity counseling, as a means for improving the health of the population.

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Developing Physical Activity Promotion Plans for Older Adults Who Live Alone with Low-income Based on Socio-ecological Model: A Mixed Method Study

Korean Journal of Sport Studies ◽

10.23949/kjpe.2019.03.58.2.15 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 58 (02) ◽

pp. 15-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kyung-O Kim

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Low Income ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Ecological Model ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Mixed Method Study ◽

Activity Promotion

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Physical Activity Promotion for Breast and Endometrial Cancer Survivors

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04262180 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Endometrial Cancer ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Promotion

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Experiences in physical activity promotion in health care settings for primary prevention in the UK

Swiss Sports & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.34045/ssem/2014/11 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 62 (2) ◽

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Primary Care ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Full Range ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Community Based ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Randomised Controlled

In addition to the delivery of primary care services, recent changes to the NHS in the United Kingdom have placed increasing responsibility on GPs for the commissioning of the full range of health services from prevention through to clinical interventions and rehabilitation. Whilst historically there has always been an expectation that primary care professionals were ideally placed to provide support for prevention as well as treatment, their active engagement in the promotion of physical activity has remained largely superficial. With notable exceptions where individuals have a personal interest or commitment, the majority of health professionals tend to limit themselves to peremptory non-specific advice at best, or frequently don’t broach the subject at all. There are a number of reasons for this including increasing time pressures, a general lack of knowledge, limited evidence and concerns about litigation in the event of an adverse exercise induced event. However in the 1990s there was a surge of interest in the emerging “Exercise on Prescription” model where patients could be referred to community based exercise instructors for a structured “prescription” of exercise in community leisure centres. Despite the continuing popularity of the model there remain problems particularly in getting the active support of health professionals who generally cite the same barriers as previously identified. In an attempt to overcome some of these problems Wales established a national exercise referral scheme with an associated randomised controlled trial. The scheme evaluated well and had subsequently evolved with new developments including integration with secondary and tertiary care pathways, accredited training for exercise instructors and exit routes into alternative community based exercise opportunities.

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Design Intervention Assessment of Urban Public Park for Physical Activity Promotion in Bangkok, Thailand

11th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES - Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences Proceeding ◽

10.35609/gcbssproceeding.2020.11(4) ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 4-4

Author(s):

Sigit Arifwidodo ◽

Orana Chandrasiri

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Urban Landscape ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Well Being ◽

Pilot Project ◽

Public Park ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Wide Range ◽

Design Intervention

Public Park is considered one of the essential settings for physical activity, especially in urban areas. Parks support physical activity through their accessibility, their provision to facilitate active pursuits; their capacity to provide opportunities to a wide range of users; and their semi-permanent nature. The paper explores the design intervention assessment of Benchakitti Park, which serves as the pilot project for active park and showcase during the past ISPAH 2016 conference. The objective of the paper is to understand the health and well-being benefits of an urban park in increasing PA levels of urban population and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Keywords: Public park; physical activity; urban landscape design; public health; SOPARC

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