2015
DOI: 10.1590/1517-869220152102143422
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Factors associated to usual physical activity in women

Abstract: Introduction: attention has been focused on investigating the prevalence of physical activity (PA) in different populations. Objective: to analyze factors associated with the usual practice of PA in women from areas of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: the cross-sectional study enrolled a sample of 2750 women with a mean age of 32.97±10.9 years. PA was assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The sample was divided into six groups: (Southern Region; Itajaí Valley; Northern Region; W… Show more

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“…x -mean; sd -standard deviation. This fact, in healthy women is corroborated by the literature in population studies in Brazil, 24 and specifically in Santa Catarina, 25 where walking is also the most form of PA practiced. This high rate of adhesion to walking, occurs because it is an activity that presents the lowest incidence of musculoskeletal lesions, 26 and is considered pleasurable, with possibilities of practice in groups, is easily accessible, has low impact and low monetary cost.…”
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confidence: 55%
“…x -mean; sd -standard deviation. This fact, in healthy women is corroborated by the literature in population studies in Brazil, 24 and specifically in Santa Catarina, 25 where walking is also the most form of PA practiced. This high rate of adhesion to walking, occurs because it is an activity that presents the lowest incidence of musculoskeletal lesions, 26 and is considered pleasurable, with possibilities of practice in groups, is easily accessible, has low impact and low monetary cost.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 55%