Leisure-time physical activity level of elderly residents in a large Brazilian urban center

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. S290-S291
Author(s):  
F. Novais ◽  
M. Valerio ◽  
L. Silva ◽  
L. Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Urban Center

scholarly journals Leisure Time Physical Activity Level in Turkish Population, Turkey 2012

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
G Dinc ◽  
K Sozmen ◽  
G Ergor ◽  
S Sakarya ◽  
N Yardim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Activity Level

The impact of supervised exercise intervention on short-term postprogram leisure time physical activity level in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: 1- and 3-month follow-up on the body & cancer project

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
JULIE MIDTGAARD ◽  
ANDERS TVETERÅS ◽  
MIKAEL RØRTH ◽  
REINHARD STELTER ◽  
LIS ADAMSEN
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Exercise Adherence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Cancer Project

Background:Exercise is becoming an important component of cancer rehabilitation programs. A consistent finding across studies is that patients experience improved physical fitness and reduced fatigue. However, sustained physical activity is essential if the benefits are to be preserved over the course of cancer survivorship.Objective:This study examined self-reported short-term exercise adherence following a 6-week, supervised exercise program (muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, relaxation, body awareness, and massage) in a heterogeneous group of 61 cancer patients (mean age 42.9 years, 82% oncological and 18% haematological) from the Body & Cancer Project.Methods:Semistructured interviews were used to quantitatively assess leisure time physical activity level 1 and 3 months after completion of the program. The study furthermore included 3-month follow-up assessment of psychological distress (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale—HADS). Patient statements were selected that best illustrated trends found in the statistical material.Results:There was a significant postprogram reduction in physical activity from 6 to 10 weeks and from 6 to 18 weeks. However, the patients (half of whom were still undergoing treatment at the time of follow-up) reported a higher physical activity level postprogram compared to their baseline levels. The analyses showed a positive association between the 3-month postprogram physical activity level and pre-illness physical activity level, treatment, and postprogram changes in depression.Significance of research:Given the significant decrease in postprogram PA level, especially in subjects still undergoing cancer treatment, the study suggests that continuous supervised programs may be required in order to encourage and support exercise adherence in this population. However, randomized clinical controlled trials and more follow-up studies are needed to establish the optimal program length and content for sustained exercise adherence in cancer patients.

Changes in Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Subsequent Sickness Absence Due to Any Cause, Musculoskeletal, and Mental Causes

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 867-873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ansku Holstila ◽  
Ossi Rahkonen ◽  
Eero Lahelma ◽  
Jouni Lahti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Social Insurance ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Middle Aged

Background:The association between changes in physical activity and sickness absence is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to examine the association between changes in leisure-time physical activity and long-term sickness absence due to any cause and musculoskeletal and mental causes.Methods:We measured physical activity at baseline in 2000–2002 (response rate 67%) and at follow-up in 2007 (response rate 83%) among middle-aged employees of the City of Helsinki, Finland. The survey data were linked to the Finnish Social Insurance Institute’s register data on sickness benefit periods > 9 days, including diagnoses (ICD-10; International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision) (mean follow-up 2.3 years). We used a negative binomial model to calculate rate ratios. The analyses included 4010 respondents (81% women).Results:Those who were persistently vigorously active and those whose physical activity level changed from low to moderate or vigorous, from moderate to vigorous, or from vigorous to moderate were at lower risk for sickness absence than were the persistently low-activity group. For sickness absence due to musculoskeletal causes, vigorous activity showed stronger associations, whereas mental causes showed no such associations.Conclusions:To reduce sickness absence due to both musculoskeletal and mental causes, middle-aged and aging employees should be encouraged to engage in physical activity.

Longterm Effect on Leisure Time Physical Activity Level in Individuals with Axial Spondyloarthritis: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 1189-1197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silje Halvorsen Sveaas ◽  
Hanne Dagfinrud ◽  
Melissa Woll Johansen ◽  
Elisabeth Pedersen ◽  
Ole-Martin Wold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Longterm Effect

Objective.To explore the longterm effect of a 3-month exercise program on leisure time physical activity level in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).Methods.A secondary analysis was performed on data from 100 individuals with axSpA who were included in a randomized controlled trial. The exercise group (EG) participated in a 3-month exercise program while the control group (CG) received no intervention. Physical activity during leisure time was measured with a questionnaire (physically active: ≥ 1 h/week with moderate/vigorous intensity physical activity). Disease activity was measured with the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Scale (ASDAS; higher score = worst). Statistical analyses were performed on an intention-to-treat basis using chi-square tests, logistic regression, and mixed models.Results.At the 12-month followup, significantly more individuals in the EG than in the CG were physically active [29 (67%) vs 13 (30%), p < 0.001] and exercised 2–3 times/week [25 (58%) vs 15 (34%), p = 0.02], and fewer exercised at light intensity [3 (8%) vs 14 (44%), p = 0.002]. “Participation in the EG” (OR 6.7, 95% CI 2.4–18.6, p < 0.001) and “being physically active at baseline” (OR 4.7, 95% CI 1.4–15.8, p = 0.01) were the factors most associated with being physically active. There were no differences between the groups in ASDAS (p = 0.79).Conclusion.A 3-month exercise program had a beneficial longterm effect on leisure time physical activity in individuals with axSpA, thus indicating a more beneficial health profile. Still, few individuals continued the intensive program, and there was no difference between the groups in disease activity after 12 months. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02356874)

scholarly journals Prevalence of Health Problems and Associations with Physical Activity Level in the Brazilian Army Female Segment

2019 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian C. X. Martins
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Military Women ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Student’S T

Introduction: Physical activity has been consistently associated with disease prevention and treatment, health promotion, and decreased all-cause mortality. There are few studies focused on the determinants of physical activity and health among women of the Brazilian Armed Forces.Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of factors associated with levels of physical activity military women.Methods: Sectional and observational study. The sample consisted of the female segment (n = 31) in a study conducted in the census of a Brazilian Army Directorate. The prevalence of hypertension, high cholesterol, job stress, anxiety and depression symptoms (common mental disorders), gastritis, asthma, sleep disorders, smoking, and self-rated health were estimated. The tests used were Shapiro Wilk, Student's t-test and Pearson and Spearman coefficients. All analyzes with 95% confidence level.Results: There were associations of self-rated health and self-rated health comparing with 12 months ago, age and JS with higher levels of leisure-time physical activity (on SEL and PALL scores) (p <0.05). Rank and age were inversely associated with AFO: the lower the exposure, the higher the AFO levels.Conclusion: The factors related to leisure-time physical activity levels among military women were different from those exhibited in military men. Furthermore, results were similar in relation to occupational physical activity.Prevalência de agravos à saúde e associações com nível atividade física em militares do segmento feminino do Exército BrasileiroIntrodução: A prática de atividade física tem sido, consistentemente, associada à prevenção e ao tratamento de doenças, à promoção da saúde e à diminuição da mortalidade por todas as causas. São escassos os estudos que tenham focalizado os fatores determinantes da quantidade de atividade física e da saúde no seguimento feminino nas Forças Armadas brasileiras.Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de fatores associados com níveis de atividade física, em militares do sexo feminino do Exército Brasileiro.Métodos: Estudo seccional e observacional. A amostra foi composta do seguimento feminino (n=31) de estudo conduzido no censo da população de integrantes de uma Diretoria do Exército Brasileiro, em 2010. Estimou-se a prevalência de hipertensão arterial, colesterol elevado, estresse no ambiente de trabalho, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, gastrite, asma, distúrbios do sono, hábito de fumar, e autopercepção de saúde. Os testes utilizados foram Shapiro Wilk, teste t de Student e coeficientes de Pearson e Spearman. Todas as análises com nível de confiança de 95%.Resultados: Houve associação, com maiores níveis na atividade física no lazer, de percepção de saúde atual e comparada com há 12 meses, idade e EAT (p<0,05). Posto e idade estavam inversamente associados com atividade física ocupacional. Estudo seccional e observacional. A amostra foi composta do seguimento feminino (n=31) de estudo conduzido no censo da população de integrantes de uma Diretoria do Exército Brasileiro, em 2010. Estimou-se a prevalência de hipertensão arterial, colesterol elevado, estresse no ambiente de trabalho, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, gastrite, asma, distúrbios do sono, hábito de fumar, e autopercepção de saúde. Os testes utilizados foram Shapiro Wilk, teste t de Student e coeficientes de Pearson e Spearman. Todas as análises com nível de confiança de 95%.Conclusão: Concluiu-se que os fatores relacionados aos níveis de atividade física no lazer entre mulheres militares apresentaram-se distintos dos exibidos em homens militares, e que foram semelhantes em relação à atividade física relacionada a atividades ocupacionais.

Correlates of Leisure Time Physical Inactivity in a Scandinavian Population: A Basis for Interventions

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1236-1242
Author(s):  
Stephanie E. Bonn ◽  
Lars Alfredsson ◽  
Saedis Saevarsdottir ◽  
Maria E.C. Schelin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
General Population ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Physical Workload ◽  
Physically Inactive

Background:Effective interventions are needed to increase physical activity in the general population. To target interventions, we need knowledge of insufficiently active groups in society. This study aims to identify demographic and health-related correlates of leisure-time physical inactivity in a general Scandinavian population.Methods:Study participants comprised 5734 control subjects, age 18 to 70 years, from 2 ongoing Swedish case-control studies. Participants self-reported their leisure-time physical activity level. The odds of being physically inactive were calculated using logistic regression.Results:A total of 42% of participants were classified as physically inactive during leisure time. A lower prevalence of inactivity was associated with middle age, higher education, having previous experience of sports participation, following a low glycemic index/Mediterranean diet and having a light physical workload. A high prevalence of inactivity was associated with greater age, high body mass index, smoking, never drinking alcohol, having children, having a weak social network or lower levels of emotional support, and a low vegetable intake.Conclusions:Several factors were associated with leisure-time physical inactivity. Directing interventions to target groups defined by specific factors associated with physical inactivity could be an efficient way to increase activity and improve health in the general population.

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