Action plan to increase physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic

Memari, Amir Hossein; Selk-Ghaffari, Maryam; Khosravi, Afifeh; Kordi, Ramin

doi:10.18295/squmj.4.2021.053

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“…Hence, major contributors to physical inactivity and food insecurity should be determined for future planning. Physical activity action plans must be developed based on the physical activity facilitators and motivators [ 58 ]. Enhancing social capital in Iranian populations could be considered one of the strategies to improve physical activity and food security, considering the positive associations between social capital and higher levels of physical activity and food security.…”

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Physical Inactivity and Food Insecurity Are Associated with Social Capital: A Large-Scale Population-Based Study in Tehran

Nakhostin-Ansari

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Selk-Ghaffari

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The Scientific World Journal

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Background. There are limited studies on food security, physical activity, and social capital in the Iranian population. This study aimed to evaluate the social capital’s associations with physical inactivity and food insecurity in a large-scale study in Iran, Urban HEART-2. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 22 districts of Tehran, the capital of Iran. Residents of Tehran who were 15 years or older were selected by a multi-stage, stratified, and random sampling method. Food insecurity and physical activity were evaluated using Household Food Security Scale and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, respectively, and their associations with social capital were evaluated. Results. A total of 5030 individuals were included in this study, with 3139 (62.4%) males. The mean age of participants was 44.08 years (SD = 16.33, range = 15–90). Participation in social events (OR = 0.893, 95% CI = 0.819–0.974, P = 0.011), social network (OR = 0.849, 95% CI = 0.786, P < 0.001), and voluntary activities (OR = 0.865, 95% CI = 0.812–0.921, P < 0.001) were all negatively associated with food insecurity. Also, voluntary activities (OR = 0.823, 95% CI = 0.776–0.872, P < 0.001) and participation in the associations activities (OR = 0.665, 95% CI = 0.582–0.759, P < 0.001) were negatively associated with physical inactivity. Conclusion. The prevalence of food insecurity and physical inactivity is relatively high among Tehran residents. As a factor affecting the physical activity and food security, social capital can be targeted in interventions to improve physical activity and food security among Iranians.

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Physical Inactivity and Food Insecurity Are Associated with Social Capital: A Large-Scale Population-Based Study in Tehran

Nakhostin-Ansari

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Selk-Ghaffari

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The Scientific World Journal

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“…[ 6 7 ] Land-use policies are important in facilitating individuals' engagement in physical activity. [ 8 9 ] However, detailed information regarding built environment determinants of engaging in physical activity is dependent on the properties of various societies. [ 10 ] Built environmental databases in geographic information systems (GIS) provide essential information about the determinants of participation in physical activity.…”

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“…The physical environment could impact the level of physical activity in society. [ 8 9 ] This study investigates the relationship between the level of physical activity obtained through the Urban Health Equity Assessment and Response Tool (Urban HEART-2) project and structural variables of the environment via GIS. The main built environment variables affecting the level of physical activity will be determined, and the results could be applied as a roadmap for future policy-making in urban design.…”

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Investigating the relationship between structural features of built environment and physical activity using geographic information systems (GIS)

Selk-Ghaffari,

Noormohammadpour,

Ghadimi

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Int J Prev Med

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Background: Built environment determinants of engaging in physical activity are dependent on the properties of societies. This study investigates the relationship between structural variables of the environment using geographic information systems (GIS) and the level of physical activity in 22 districts of Tehran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was based on Urban Health Equity Assessment and Response Tool (Urban HEART-2). Physical activity level was assessed via the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). The characteristics of the neighborhood environment, including land use, street pattern, population density, and traffic, were determined via ArcGIS software. Walkability index (population density, street pattern, land use) was calculated to assess the effect of the main variables of living environment on physical activity level. Results: Among the built environmental variables, land use was associated with the total physical activity and travel-related physical activity level (r: 0.155, P value: 0.001, and r: 0.122, P value: 0.007, respectively). The walkability index indicated an association with the total physical activity level and travel-related physical activity level (r: 0.126, P value: 0.006, and r: 0.135, P value: 0.001, respectively). Higher levels of the walkability index were associated with an improved level of physical activity (OR: 2.04). Conclusions: Walkability index and land use positively correlate with total physical activity level, and providing action plans that improve walkability index and land use might lead to increased physical activity level.

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“…The socio-ecological model suggests that intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental domains determine individuals' PA levels 6, 7 . Determining PA barriers and developing action plans to eliminate them might be an acceptable strategy to improve the level of PA [8][9][10][11] . Socioeconomic characteristics, including income, level of education, and occupation have been suggested as determinants of health behaviors 12 .…”

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Conceptualization and development of a questionnaire to determine physical activity barriers

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[Purpose] Considering the role of physical activity on public health and the high prevalence of physical inactivity worldwide, determining physical activity barriers is critical and will be a road map for future planning. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive questionnaire to determine physical activity barriers.[Methods] By reviewing previous studies, the main domains of the questionnaire were established. A physical activity expert interviewed 20 individuals aged 18 to 65 years. The results were evaluated by an expert panel for a content validity index. Face validity, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency were established on 204 individuals.[Results] The content validity index in all items was within the acceptable range (>0.85). Face validity was appropriate, and the misunderstanding index was < 20% in all items. Test-retest reliability in the final questionnaire in all items based on Cohen’s kappa was > 0.20, indicating fair agreement. Internal consistency with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.63 was within the acceptable range.[Conclusion] The study revealed that the newly designed survey is valid, accurate, and reliable. The use of this comprehensive tool by policymakers would help them properly identify the perceived barriers, and thus perform better physical activity interventions as promotional health programs.

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Action plan to increase physical activity during COVID-19 pandemic

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Physical Inactivity and Food Insecurity Are Associated with Social Capital: A Large-Scale Population-Based Study in Tehran

Physical Inactivity and Food Insecurity Are Associated with Social Capital: A Large-Scale Population-Based Study in Tehran

Investigating the relationship between structural features of built environment and physical activity using geographic information systems (GIS)

Conceptualization and development of a questionnaire to determine physical activity barriers

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