Physical activity levels among the adults of Majha region of Punjab, India: A cross‐sectional study

Singh, Harmandeep; Singh, Sehijpal; Singh, Amandeep; Baker, Julien S.

doi:10.1002/ajhb.23533

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“…Similar results were also reported several other studies. [ 3 , 10 , 24 - 26 ] Similar to the present study Aslesh et al . [ 27 ] in their study revealed that there was no significant difference between the level of physical activity and age groups ( P = 0.900).…”

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Physical activity levels, motivators and barriers to exercise among men and women aged 30 to 50 years in Rourkela, India

Aneesh

Mahanta

2022

J Mid-life Health

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A BSTRACT Background: Literature suggests that middle age is a period with increasing sedentary behavior and health risks. Objective: We conducted the present study to assess physical activity levels of the adults aged 30–50 years and understand the motivators and barriers to regular physical activity. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 adults aged 30–50 years residing in Rourkela, Odisha. The physical activity levels of the adults were assessed using Bouchard’s Physical Activity Record. Height, weight, and waist circumference of the participants were measured using standard procedures. A self-administered questionnaire was prepared to identify the motivators and barriers to physical activity/exercise behavior. Results: Nearly half of the participants were obese, 23.3% were overweight and 28% had a normal body mass index. Based on WC and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), 84% and 79.3% of the participants had metabolic risk, respectively. Over half of the participants were physically inactive. Predominantly, low-intensity activities (yoga, slow walking) were performed as it was assumed to be sufficient. The main motivators of physical activity/exercise behavior were health scare, health benefits, weight loss, availability of resources at convenient time, and better looks. The chief barriers for exercise behavior were lack of motivation, weather, safety concerns, and lack of time. Conclusion: Despite over two-third of participants being overweight/obese, 90% of the physically active participants failed to meet the World Health Organization recommendations. Government, community, and individual participation are imperative to formulate interventions strategies to reduce the barriers to physical activity.

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Physical activity levels, motivators and barriers to exercise among men and women aged 30 to 50 years in Rourkela, India

Aneesh

Mahanta

2022

J Mid-life Health

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“…Similar findings were reported by previous studies. NCDs, such as cardiovascular and neurological diseases, were events that are strongly associated with physical inactivity, which produced catabolic effects on the muscles and nervous and cardiovascular systems, which in conjunction favor the physical performance decline [60][61][62][63]. Besides, decreased mobility from joint diseases was a limiting factor for adherence to PA in rural residents with NCDs [64].…”

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Physical Activity among Rural Residents in Eastern, Central, and Western Provinces of China: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

Liang

Zheng

et al. 2023

BioMed Research International

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Physical activity (PA) in which physical exercise (PE) is an important component is probably the most important intervention for preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). However, few studies on PA and PE of rural residents in China were reported. This study conducted the first population-based cross-sectional survey in three provinces of China in 2021 that examined both PA and PE as well as the associated factors of rural residents. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-S) was used, and a total of 3780 rural residents were surveyed. The result showed that 22.2% of the rural residents were physical inactivity and rural residents reporting practice of PE was 54.4%. Binary logistic regression analyses showed that being female, people aged between 15 to 34 years or 60 years old and above, employees of governmental departments/retirees, school students, the unemployed, and people with NCDs were risk factors of PA while ethnic minority groups, smoking, and alcohol consumption were risk factors of PE. Health promotion programme aiming at increasing people’s PA in rural China is urgently needed, and it should focus on the population groups of the female, people aged 60 years and above, school students, the unemployed, and people with NCDs.

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“…Similar findings were reported by previous studies. NCDs, such as cardiovascular and neurological diseases, were events that are strongly associated with physical inactivity, which produced catabolic effects on the muscles, nervous and cardiovascular systems, which in conjunction, favor the physical performance decline [58][59][60][61]. Besides, decreased mobility from joint diseases was a limiting factor for adherence to PA in rural residents with NCDs [62].…”

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Physical Activity Among Rural Residents in Eastern, Central and Western Provinces of China: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Liang¹,

Zhang²,

Wu³

et al. 2022

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Physical inactivity is a well-known risk factor for various non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Sufficient physical activity (PA) is essential for the prevention of NCDs and thus it is imperative to study the current status of PA and its influencing factors among rural residents in China. A population-based survey was conducted in rural areas of Shandong, Shanxi and Yunnan Provinces using a stratified random sampling method. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-S) was used to collect the data on PA. A total of 3780 rural residents participated in the survey. The result showed that 22.2% of rural residents were physical inactivity. The proportion of rural residents reporting practice of physical exercise was 54.4%. The most frequently performed physical exercise was walking/brisk walking(78.3%).Binary logistic regression analyses showed that being female, people at age between 15 to 34 years or 60 years old and above, employees of governmental departments/retirees, school students, the unemployed, people with NCDs were risk factors of PA and ethnic minority groups,smoking and alcohol consumption were risk factors of physical exercise. Health promotion programme aiming at increasing people’s PA in rural China is needed and it should focus on the populations groups of the female, people at age 60 years and above ,school students, the unemployed, and people with NCDs.

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Physical activity levels among the adults of Majha region of Punjab, India: A cross‐sectional study

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References 36 publications

Physical activity levels, motivators and barriers to exercise among men and women aged 30 to 50 years in Rourkela, India

Physical activity levels, motivators and barriers to exercise among men and women aged 30 to 50 years in Rourkela, India

Physical Activity among Rural Residents in Eastern, Central, and Western Provinces of China: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

Physical Activity Among Rural Residents in Eastern, Central and Western Provinces of China: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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