Activity patterns of residents in homes for the elderly in Alexandria, Egypt

Hallaj, Fatima; Geneidy, M M El; Mitwally, H H; Ibrahim, Hassan A.H.

doi:10.26719/2010.16.11.1183

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“… a The direction of the association between physical inactivity and some variables was not specified in other studies: age [ 15 , 93 , 140 , 147 , 161 ], educational level [ 39 , 151 ], employment [ 29 , 37 ], SES [ 26 , 31 , 34 , 39 , 140 ], smoking [ 30 ], overweight/obesity [ 15 ], and chronic medical conditions [ 28 ] b Education categorized as iliterate, primary, intermediate, secondary,and university c Socio-economic status (SES): SES score, resources, income, housing type, wealth, Human Development Index, schooling type, domestic help, car ownership d Screen time: Television viewing, computer using, video gaming e The association between underweight and physical inactivity was mentioned in one study and showed a positive association …”

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“…Smoking and alcohol were positively associated with physical inactivity [ 29 – 32 ], while consuming fruits and vegetables was negatively correlated [ 33 ]. Four studies found a positive association between physical inactivity and chronic medical conditions [ 29 , 34 – 36 ].…”

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“…In addition in most countries, the built environment, inadequate public transportation systems, and lack of spaces for walkers or joggers discourage exercise [ 15 , 20 , 26 , 31 , 38 , 42 , 46 , 47 , 53 – 68 ]. As in other studies, time constraints were mentioned as barriers [ 15 , 26 , 28 , 30 , 31 , 40 – 42 , 46 , 52 , 54 , 67 , 69 – 73 ], in addition to insufficient motivation or interest [ 25 , 26 , 34 , 44 , 46 , 54 , 71 , 73 ], other priorities [ 26 ], and lack of skills [ 26 , 44 ].…”

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Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature

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BackgroundPhysical inactivity is associated with excess weight and adverse health outcomes. We synthesize the evidence on physical inactivity and its social determinants in Arab countries, with special attention to gender and cultural context.MethodsWe searched MEDLINE, Popline, and SSCI for articles published between 2000 and 2016, assessing the prevalence of physical inactivity and its social determinants. We also included national survey reports on physical activity, and searched for analyses of the social context of physical activity.ResultsWe found 172 articles meeting inclusion criteria. Standardized data are available from surveys by the World Health Organization for almost all countries, but journal articles show great variability in definitions, measurements and methodology. Prevalence of inactivity among adults and children/adolescents is high across countries, and is higher among women. Some determinants of physical inactivity in the region (age, gender, low education) are shared with other regions, but specific aspects of the cultural context of the region seem particularly discouraging of physical activity. We draw on social science studies to gain insights into why this is so.ConclusionsPhysical inactivity among Arab adults and children/adolescents is high. Studies using harmonized approaches, rigorous analytic techniques and a deeper examination of context are needed to design appropriate interventions.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-018-5472-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Less educated [125] Socioeconomic status [125] Lack of motivation [125,126] Presence of diseases or health condition [126] Lack of time [125] High screen time [127] Social support (friends, parents, teachers) [125,128] Lack of suitable sports facilities [125,128] Bad weather/Hot climate [125] Gender & cultural norms, traditional cultural values and practices [125,128] Syria −…”

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Barriers and Facilitators Associated with Physical Activity in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Systematic Overview

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Chaabna

Doraiswamy

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Increasing physical inactivity levels in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a public health concern. We aimed to synthesize barriers and facilitators to physical activity and make appropriate recommendations to address physical inactivity. We conducted an overview of systematic reviews on physical activity barriers and facilitators in 20 MENA countries by systematically searching MEDLINE/PubMed and Google Scholar for systematic reviews published between 2008 and 2020. Our overview included four systematic reviews and 119 primary studies with data from 17 MENA countries. Lack of suitable sports facilities, time, social support and motivation, gender and cultural norms, harsh weather, and hot climate were the most commonly reported barriers to physical activity. Socio-demographic factors negatively associated with physical activity participation include advanced age, being female, less educated, and being married. Motivation to gain health benefits, losing/maintaining weight, being male, dietary habits, recreation, and increased Body Mass Index are positively associated with increased levels of physical activity. Interventions promoting physical activity in MENA should target schoolchildren, women and girls, working parents, and the elderly. Country-specific sociocultural and environmental factors influencing physical activity should be considered in the design of interventions. Current and future policies and national interventions must be consistently evaluated for effectiveness and desired outcomes.

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“…Lack of exercise partner) 25,57,69,70,72,[118][119][120][121][123][124][125][128][129][130]134,141,142 . Lack of exercise partner) 25,176,177,[179][180][181][182] .…”

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Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the Middle East and North Africa: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis

Chaabane

Chaabna

Abraham

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to support the global strategy to reduce risk factors for obesity, we synthesized the evidence on physical activity (pA) and sedentary behaviour in the Middle east and north Africa (MenA) region. Our systematic overview included seven systematic reviews reporting 229 primary studies. The metaanalysis included 125 prevalence measures from 20 MENA countries. After 2000, 50.8% of adults (ranging from 13.2% in Sudan to 94.9% in Jordan) and 25.6% of youth (ranging from 8.3% in Egypt to 51.0% in Lebanon) were sufficiently active. Limited data on PA behaviours is available for MENA countries, with the exception of Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The meta-regression identified gender and geographical coverage among youth, and the pA measurement as predictors of pA prevalence for both adults and youth. Our analysis suggests a significant PA prevalence increase among adults over the last two decades. the inconsistency in sedentary behaviour measurement is related to the absence of standardized guidelines for its quantification and interpretation. The global epidemic of insufficient PA is prevalent in MENA. Lower PA participation among youth and specifically females should be addressed by focused lifestyle interventions. the recognition of sedentary behaviour as a public health issue in the region remains unclear. Additional data on pA behaviours is needed from lowand middle-income countries in the region. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people worldwide each year-equivalent to 71% of all deaths 1. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has one of the highest rates of NCDs in the world. In 2017, the region reported the second highest prevalence of diabetes in the world (10.8%) 2 and is recording a rapid increase in obesity 3,4. Insufficient physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour are key risk factors for obesity and other NCDs 5-15 leading to premature mortality 10,11,16-18. It has been suggested that PA has the potential to effectively control and reduce the burden of obesity during the various phases of human development 19. Regular PA can also improve self-esteem, cognitive performance, and academic achievement in young people 7,20,21 and is positively related to cardiorespiratory and metabolic health 6. Recently, sedentary behaviour has received global attention as prolonged sedentary time is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease and an increase in all-cause mortality, regardless of individuals meeting the recommended levels of PA 13,15. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Observatory for Physical Activity (GoPA) are targeting a relative reduction of 10% in the global prevalence of physical inactivity among adults by 2025 22,23. Currently, one of the most pressing needs to improve population health is to develop appropriate policies and implement interventions to address the global pandemic of physical inactivity 24,25. However, to support this action, country-level evidence on PA behaviour in various population groups is essential. Both regional-and coun...

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Activity patterns of residents in homes for the elderly in Alexandria, Egypt

Cited by 5 publications

References 5 publications

Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature

Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature

Barriers and Facilitators Associated with Physical Activity in the Middle East and North Africa Region: A Systematic Overview

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the Middle East and North Africa: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis

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