Associations between time spent traveling in motor vehicles and physical activity in Colombian adults from urban areas

Páez, Diana; Gómez, Luis; Mallarino, Christina; Arango, Carlos A.; Flórez, Alberto; Nylander, Andrew; Parra, Diana C.

doi:10.1590/0102-311x00197513

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“…8 Other individual reports of PA from Latin America, mostly from Brazil, showed in general lower prevalences of subjects achieving recommended levels of PA (58.9% 8 , 19.3% 35 , 27.5% 36 , 43.1% 37 , 19.4% 38 and 33.4% 39 ). Reports from Colombia (53.5% 14 and 21.2% 40 ) and Peru (44.4% 41 ) showed similar results.…”

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“…Most reports are from Brazil 11,12 and Colombia 13,14 Data regarding domain-specific correlates of PA is essential for tailoring health promotion strategies.…”

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Prevalence, Patterns, and Correlates of Physical Activity Among the Adult Population in Latin America: Cross-Sectional Results from the CESCAS I Study

Poggio

Serón

Calandrelli

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Objective Few data are available on population level regarding domain-specific correlates of physical activity (PA) in Latin America. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships among PA patterns and their main sociodemographic determinants and cardiovascular risk factors in the Southern Cone of Latin America. Methods CESCAS I is a population-based prospective cohort study with a 4-stage stratified sampling of a general population of 7,524 adults aged 35–74 years from four mid-sized cities in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. PA was assessed using the transcultural adaptation of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long form (IPAQ). The questionnaire asked about frequency (days/week) and duration (minutes/day) of moderate and vigorous intensity activities in three different domains: work, leisure time and active transportation (walking and bicycling). PA levels ≥ 600 metabolic equivalent tasks (MET) minutes/week was considered sufficiently active (SA). Odds ratios for associations of SA status with sociodemographic determinants and cardiovascular risk factors were obtained using multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models. Results Almost sixty five percent (64.8%) of the participants reported ≥ 600 MET minutes/week. The lowest prevalence of sufficiently active individuals was seen in Temuco, Chile (58.0 %), among women (58.7%), older individuals (55.4%), those with higher educational level (61.6%) and homemakers (53.4%). Approximately 22.8% of the population reported no PA. In multivariable analysis, PA levels were lower among women, individuals who were older, obese, university educated, with clerical work, retired/unemployed or homemakers, and those with physical limitations. Conclusions Future interventions to increase PA levels in the Southern Cone of Latin America must take into account disparities by gender and socioeconomic status. The promotion of PA during leisure time in women –unemployed and homemakers– and of active transportation for those performing office or clerical work should be a priority in this population.

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“…Transport time was found (0.839 h/day) dissimilar amount with previous studies, for example, Time Spent Travelling in Motor Vehicles (TSTMV) by Colombian adult were reported more than 120 minutes (2 h/day) [ 50 ], Americans the world highest owner of cars on average sit in their cars for 48 minutes each day, in Toronto, the average round trip commute time is 80 minutes [ 51 ].…”

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Sedentary Behaviour among Urban Civil Servants in Eastern Part of Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia

Baye

2021

BioMed Research International

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Background. Active lifestyle is a determining factor for functional and clinical health that protects and maintains both physical and mental health of an individual, whereas sedentary lifestyle is a contrary vital cause for higher premature mortality, heart disease, diabetics, and poorer quality of life. This study is aimed at determining the amount of time spent on sedentary activity and identifying sedentary behaviours frequently practiced by civil servants in Southern Ethiopia in 2015. Methods. It was a cross-sectional study which employed both qualitative and quantitative approach. A stratified cluster sampling method was used to select 375 office workers (222 men and 153 women) from Hawassa, Wolayta Soddo, and Dilla ranging from 18-65 years old. Data were collected using harmonized self-reporting LASSA (Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam) questionnaires and prevalence estimates of mean sedentary time in each 12 activities per day were determined. Descriptive and inferential statistics such as Independent t -test, Uni-variate ANOVA, and Person’s correlation were used to analyze association and predictability of IV on DV variables. Result. The total mean time spent sitting per day was 13.39 h which was 81.5% of weak time. Collectively, screen time was dominant (6.08). About 70.7%, 23.7%, 4.8%, and 0.8% of respondents were levelled very high, high, moderate, and less sedentary, respectively. In general, women accounted higher sedentary level (96.1%) than men (93.3%) in sedentary activity. There is a weak positive correlation between age and time spent in an administrative task. Income and mealtime were statistically significant ( r < 0.2 , n = 375 , p < 0.05 ). Conclusion. The high level of self-reported sedentary time record suggests the need for public health policies targeted at increasing physical activity and decreasing sitting time through systemic intervention in and out of work.

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“…Theoretical analyses have been conducted in this field, and walking at 5 km/h over a smooth and level surface would create an energy expenditure of about 18 kJ/min [ 14 ]; bicycling in an urban area at 16 km/h would create an expenditure of about 36 kJ/min [ 15 ]. Active forms of traveling increase physical activity [ 16 , 17 ] and may reduce sitting time [ 18 ]. AT also is important for keeping a healthy body weight which is important for prevention [ 19 , 20 , 21 ].…”

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Active Traveling and Its Associations with Self-Rated Health, BMI and Physical Activity: A Comparative Study in the Adult Swedish Population

Berglund

Lytsy

Westerling

2016

IJERPH

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Active traveling to a daily occupation means that an individual uses an active way of traveling between two destinations. Active travel to work or other daily occupations offers a convenient way to increase physical activity levels which is known to have positive effects on several health outcomes. Frequently used concepts in city planning and regional planning today are to create environments for active commuting and active living. Even then, little research has focused on traveling modes and subjective health outcomes such as self-rated health (SRH). This study aimed to explore and investigate associations between travel mode and health-related outcomes, such as self-rated health (SRH), body mass index (BMI) and overall physical activity, in an adult population in Sweden. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a randomly selected population-based sample (n = 1786, age 45–75 years); the respondents completed a questionnaire about their regular travel mode, demographics, lifestyle, BMI and SRH. Chi-square tests and logistic regressions found that inactive traveling was associated with poor SRH, a greater risk of obesity or being overweight and overall physical inactivity. In addition, lifestyle factors, such as choice of food and smoking habits, were associated with SRH, BMI and overall physical activity.

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“…There is growing recognition about the relevance for promoting physical activity in urban settings, not only for its health benefits, but also for its contribution to sustainable urban development and environments (Kent and Thompson 2014). In this sense, active transportation such as walking and cycling for commuting purposes has ideal implications for human health, personal economy, and environmental reasons, including reduction of carbon emissions, one of the main causes of global warming (Bond and Sun 2005, Mosquera et al 2012, Paez et al 2014.…”

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Equity in cycle lane networks: examination of the distribution of the cycle lane network by socioeconomic index in Bogotá, Colombia

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The public network of bicycle lanes in Bogota Colombia, known as 'Cicloruta', is the largest in Latin America. Despite its success, disparities in regards to the distribution of routes by socioeconomic status (SES) of neighborhoods have not been examined. This exploratory analysis sought to assess the distribution and distance to the city network of bicycle lanes by neighborhood SES in urban blocks located in flat terrains. We conducted a spatial ecological analysis using secondary data obtained through geographic information systems from official databases. We calculated the shortest route from the centroid of each urban neighborhood block to the closest access point of the bicycle lane network. The median distance to the bicycle lane network from urban block centroids was 444m. This median distance ranged from 1,062m for the most disadvantaged areas to 315m for the wealthiest, showing a clear difference in the spatial distribution. Results show wide variation in the distribution of bicycle lanes by SES, but particularly for the most disadvantaged areas. Improving the conditions for cycling in a more equitable manner may involve expanding the network of bicycle lanes for populations living in less advantaged areas.

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Associations between time spent traveling in motor vehicles and physical activity in Colombian adults from urban areas

Abstract: Associations between time spent traveling in motor vehicles and physical activity in Colombian adults from urban areas Asociaciones entre el tiempo de viaje en vehículos motorizados y la actividad física en adultos colombianos de zonas urbanas

Cited by 5 publications

References 25 publications

Prevalence, Patterns, and Correlates of Physical Activity Among the Adult Population in Latin America: Cross-Sectional Results from the CESCAS I Study

Sedentary Behaviour among Urban Civil Servants in Eastern Part of Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia

Active Traveling and Its Associations with Self-Rated Health, BMI and Physical Activity: A Comparative Study in the Adult Swedish Population

Equity in cycle lane networks: examination of the distribution of the cycle lane network by socioeconomic index in Bogotá, Colombia

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