scholarly journals Perceived Barriers to Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Adults: An Ecological Perspective

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ester Cerin ◽  
Evie Leslie ◽  
Takemi Sugiyama ◽  
Neville Owen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Recreational Walking

Background:Perceived barriers are modifiable correlates of participation in physical activity. Associations of specific perceived barriers with participation in and level of walking for recreation, and other leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) were examined. Personal, social, and environmental factors associated with these perceived barriers were then examined.Methods:From 2003 to 2004, 2 surveys collected data on recreational walking and other LTPA, perceived barriers to participation, and personal, social, and environmental attributes, from 2194 Australian adults. Zero-inflated negative binomial regression models examined associations of perceived barriers with walking and other LTPA. Generalized linear models identified the correlates of these perceived barriers.Results:The perceived barriers of lack of motivation and time were associated with level of LTPA, while lack of motivation, poor health, and lack of facilities were associated with the odds of non-participation in LTPA. Personal, social, and environmental factors independently contributed to variations in perceived barriers.Conclusions:Level and likelihood of participation in LTPA are associated with different perceived barriers. Perceived barriers are a function of both nonmodifiable personal factors and potentially modifiable personal, social, and environmental factors. These findings suggest that the provision of relevant environmental opportunities and social support may effectively reduce perceived barriers to LTPA.

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.

Neighborhood Environment, Access to Places for Activity, and Leisure-Time Physical Activity in a Diverse North Carolina Population

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara L. Huston ◽  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
Philip Bors ◽  
Ziya Gizlice
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Neighborhood Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional

Purpose. To examine associations between perceived neighborhood characteristics, access to places for activity, and leisure-time physical activity. Design. Cross-sectional telephone survey. Setting. Cabarrus, Henderson, Pitt, Robeson, Surry, and Wake counties in North Carolina. Subjects. Population-based sample of 1796 adults at least 18 years of age residing in the six counties. Measures. The 133-item questionnaire assessed self-reported leisure-time physical activity and perceptions of neighborhood characteristics (sidewalks, trails, heavy traffic, streetlights, unattended dogs, and safety from crime) and general access to places for physical activity. Results. Trails, streetlights, and access to places were positively associated with engaging in any leisure activity: unadjusted odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]); 1.62 (1.09–2.41), 1.57 (1.14–2.17), and 2.94 (1.91–4.52), respectively. Trails and access to places were positively associated with engaging in the recommended amount of leisure activity: 1.49 (1.00–2.22), and 2.28 (1.30–4.00), respectively). In multivariable logistic regression modeling including environmental factors and demographics, access to places was associated with any activity (2.23 [1.44–3.44]) and recommended activity (2.15 [1.23–3.77]), and trails were associated with recommended activity (1.51 [1.00–2.28]). Conclusion. Certain neighborhood characteristics, particularly trails, and access to places for physical activity may be associated with leisure activity levels. In this study, perceived neighborhood environmental factors and access to places for physical activity were strongly associated with race, education, and income.

Perception assessment of environmental factors related to leisure-time physical activity in an urban stream corridor

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 688-705
Author(s):  
Irene Gargiulo ◽  
Marta Benages-Albert ◽  
Xavier Garcia ◽  
Pere Vall-Casas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Urban Stream

Leisure-time Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Intake of Young Adult Millennials

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 795-804
Author(s):  
Susan M. Moyer ◽  
Nancy Sharts-Hopko ◽  
Tracy Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Health And Nutrition

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and fruit and vegetable intake (FVI) behaviors and to examine relationships between biological, sociocultural, and psychological personal factors and these behaviors among young adult Millennials aged 20 years to 32 years. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed on data from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Of the 1,137 respondents, 47% met the recommendations for LTPA, and only 13% and 17% met the recommendations for intake of fruits and vegetables, respectively. Engagement in LTPA was associated with being male, race/ethnicity, and increased education and income. Obesity, measured by body mass index, and poor perceived health status were associated with not meeting the recommendations for LTPA. Increased education was associated with meeting the recommendations for vegetable intake. No other regression models were significant. These findings suggest contemporary young adults would benefit from health promotion efforts.

scholarly journals Social-Ecological Correlates of Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity Practice among Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3619
Author(s):  
Timothy Gustavo Cavazzotto ◽  
Enio Ricardo Vaz Ronque ◽  
Edgar Ramos Vieira ◽  
Marcos Roberto Queiroga ◽  
Helio Serassuelo Junior
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Exposure Response ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Ecological Correlates ◽  
Independent Effects

This study calculated the exposure-response rates of social-ecological correlates of practicing regular (>150 min/week) leisure-time physical activity (PA) in 393,648 adults from the 27 Brazilian state capitals who participated in a national survey between 2006 and 2016. Regular PA encouraging factors were inputted into an exposure-response model. Growth rates for the odds ratio and prevalence of regular PA were calculated for each increase of one encouraging factor. Regular PA was reported by 22% of the participants (25% of men and 20% of women). More than 40% of men and 30% of women with higher intra-personal encouraging conditions reported practicing regular PA. There was a 3% (ages 18–32 years) to 5% (ages 46–60 years) increase in regular PA practice in men for each increase in an encouraging climate factor (temperature from 21 °C to 31 °C, humidity from 65% to 85%, 2430 to 3250 h of sun/year, and from 1560 to 1910 mm of rain/year). Encouraging intra-personal factors and favorable climate conditions had larger effects on regular PA practice than the built environment and socio-political conditions; the latter two had independent effects, but did not have a cumulative effect on PA.

scholarly journals Changes in leisure-time physical activity levels and perceived barriers among Estonian adults over a two-year period

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 7-26
Author(s):  
Peeter Lusmägi ◽  
Kerli Mooses ◽  
Eve-Liis Roosmaa ◽  
Merike Kull
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Survey

The aim of this study is to describe the changes in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) levels among the Estonian adult population in the years 2013–2015 in order to examine the relationships between LTPA level and socioeconomic status (SES) and health indicators, and also to explore perceived barriers to LTPA. Data from the National Physical Activity Survey were used. The sample consisted of 1009 participants aged 15–69 in 2013 and 1004 respondents in 2015. The proportion of Estonian adults exercising regularly at least four times per week increased from 39% in 2013 to 45% in 2015. Being in the older age groups increased the odds for physical inactivity 2.07–4.74 times compared to the youngest age group (15–24) (p<0.01). Having primary, basic, or secondary education increased the odds of being inactive 2.33–3.14 times compared to respondents with higher education (p < 0.01). The most prevalent barriers to physical activity reported by inactive adults were: 1) the absence of interest or unwillingness to make an effort, 2) tiredness at work, and 3) lack of time. In conclusion, despite a slight positive trend, LTPA levels are low. As the perceived barriers depend on age, public health strategies should involve age-specific solutions, especially for older adults.

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