scholarly journals Physical Activity and Depression Among Young Adults in Islamabad: A Cross-sectional Study

Cureus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Ali ◽  
Nismat Javed ◽  
Syed M Shah ◽  
Robab Naqvi ◽  
Zainab Farrukh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Walking and Bicycling for Transport Among Young Adults in Two Low-Income Localities of Bogotá, Colombia

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 445-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis F. Gómez ◽  
Olga L. Sarmiento ◽  
Diego I. Lucumí ◽  
Gladys Espinosa ◽  
Roberto Forero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
College Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background:Utilitarian physical activity confers health benefits, but little is known about experiences in developing countries. The objective was to examine the prevalence and factors associated with walking and bicycling for transport in adults from Bogotá.Methods:A cross-sectional study including 1464 adults age 18 to 29 y during the year 2002.Results:16.7% reported bicycling for at least 10 min during the last week and 71.7% reported walking for at least 90 min during the last week. Bicycling was more likely among adults living in Tunjuelito (flat terrain), who use the “ciclovía” (car-roads for recreational bicycling on holidays/Sundays) or reporting physical activity during leisure-time and less likely among women, or adults with college education. Walking was more likely among adults reporting physical activity during leisure time and less likely among housewives/househusbands or those living in Tunjuelito.Conclusion:Programs that promote walking or bicycling in Bogotá should consider differences in individual and environmental factors.

scholarly journals Are lower levels of physical activity and self-rated fitness associated with higher levels of psychological distress in Croatian young adults? A cross-sectional study

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lovro Štefan ◽  
Goran Sporiš ◽  
Tomislav Krističević
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Psychological Distress ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
The City

Background Although previous evidence has shown that physical activity and physical fitness lower the level of psychological distress, little is known of simultaneous associations between of physical activity and physical fitness and with psychological distress, especially in young adults. Therefore, the main purpose of the present study was to explore both separate and simultaneous association between physical activity and physical fitness with psychological distress. Methods Participants in this cross-sectional study were 2,100 university students (1,041 men and 1,059 women) chosen from eight faculties in the city of Zagreb. Physical activity, physical fitness and psychological distress were assessed using structured questionnaires. The associations were examined using logistic regression analysis. Results After adjusting for gender, body-mass index, self-rated health, material status, binge drinking, chronic disease/s and sleep quality, “insufficient” physical activity (OR = 2.60; 95% CI [1.92–3.52]) and “lower” levels of physical fitness (tertile 2; OR = 1.94; 95% CI [1.25–3.01] and tertile 1; OR = 2.59; 95% CI [1.65–4.08]) remained associated with “high” psychological distress. When physical activity and physical fitness were entered simultaneously into the model, “insufficient” physical activity (OR = 2.35; 95% CI [1.72–3.21]) and “lower” levels of physical fitness (tertile 2; OR = 1.77; 95% CI [1.24–2.77] and tertile 1; OR = 2.00; 95% CI [1.26–3.20]) remained associated with “high” psychological distress. Conclusion Our study shows that both “insufficient” physical activity and “lower” levels of physical fitness are associated with “high” psychological distress, even after adjusting for numerous covariates. Therefore, special policies aiming to increase the levels of physical activity and fitness are warranted.

scholarly journals Associations between cardiometabolic risks and physical activity in early adulthood: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. e042668
Author(s):  
Hsin-Yen Yen ◽  
Ching Li
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risks

ObjectivesYoung adults’ physical activity (PA) is a foundation of creating future healthy lifestyles. The purpose of this study was to explore differences in PA, sedentary behaviour, walkability and health beliefs among young adults with different levels of cardiometabolic risks and the influence of moderate-to-vigorous PA.DesignA cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire.ParticipantsTotally, 1149 valid responses were received for a response rate of 86.32%. According to the self-reported worst health condition, participants were categorised into healthy adults, and adults at levels 1 (overweight), 2 (obese), 3 (hypertensive, hyperlipidaemic, and/or hyperglycaemic), and 4 (with a diagnosis of cardiometabolic diseases) of cardiometabolic risks.Primary outcome measuresPA, sedentary time, walkability and health beliefs.ResultsSignificant differences in PA (F=3.78, p<0.01) and sedentary time (F=2.39, p<0.05) among groups with various cardiometabolic risk levels were found. Healthy adults and adults at level 1 risk had significantly higher PA than adults at risk levels 2 and 3. Young adults at risk level 3 were less likely to participate in moderate-to-vigorous PA than were healthy adults (OR=0.64 (95% CI 0.41 to 0.99), p<0.05). Individuals who perceived that there were more recreational facilities (OR=1.27 (1.05 to 1.53), p<0.05), who had higher benefits of exercise (OR=1.73 (1.30 to 2.31), p<0.001), and who had lower barriers to exercise (OR=0.42 (0.32 to 0.55), p<0.001) were more likely to participate in moderate-to-vigorous PA.ConclusionsBeing aware of body weight changes could be a danger sign of a lack of PA. Developing environmental and psychological strategies to promote engaging in PA is necessary to promote the cardiometabolic health of young adults.

Associations between asthma,overweight and physical activity in adults: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
pp. 891-895
Author(s):  
Amro Alzahrani ◽  
Suzan Alainain ◽  
Ahmed Ojaem ◽  
Abdullah Almarzoqi ◽  
Mona Khbrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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