Physical Activity Levels of a Multi-Ethnic Population of Middle-Aged Men Living in Saudi Arabia and Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity

AlFaris, Nora A.; Alshwaiyat, Naseem M.; AlTamimi, Jozaa Z.; Alagal, Reham I.; Al‐Jamal, Hamid Ali Nagi; AlKehayez, Nora M.

doi:10.3389/ijph.2021.1604328

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“…One of these variables was the subjects’ nationality, which might be explained by cross-cultural differences in lifestyles behaviors such as eating habits and physical activity levels among participants from different countries. 25 , 26 Age was also identified in our study results to have a significant association with the risk of overweight and obesity among participants. In general, adults with aging tend to engage in less physical activities and adopt more sedentary lifestyles.…”

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“…Certain lifestyle factors, such as typical dietary behaviors, cultural food consumption, and typical physical activity levels, could explain the differences. 25 , 26 For example, Saudi people consume a lot of processed and animal foods at the expense of fruits and vegetables. 27 On the other hand, Indians consume excessive cereals and insufficient animal foods.…”

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“… 28 Furthermore, the level of physical activity could vary significantly in middle-aged men from different countries. 26 For example, most middle-aged Bangladeshi men engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. For instance, bicycles are often used for short-distance transport by Bangladeshi men.…”

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“…In contrast, a high proportion of Saudi men have low physical activity levels and spend much time doing sedentary activities. 26 , 29 …”

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“…In general, adults with aging tend to engage in less physical activities and adopt more sedentary lifestyles. 26 , 29 , 31 Extended residency in Saudi Arabia was linked to a higher risk of being overweight or obese among participants, which could be justified by the urbanization and development commonly seen in Saudi Arabia and their impact on adults’ lifestyle choices. 19 Emigrants’ health is expected to worsen with increasing the length of time spent in a new community.…”

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Differences in Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Middle-Aged Men from Twelve Middle Eastern and Asian Countries Living in Saudi Arabia

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“…In contrast, a high proportion of Saudi men have low physical activity levels and spend much time doing sedentary activities. 26 , 29 …”

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Prevalence of fast-food intake among a multi-ethnic population of middle-aged men and connection with sociodemographic factors and obesity

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Adults are increasingly eating fast-food, which is connected to adverse health outcomes such as obesity and chronic diseases. This work was carried out to study the prevalence of fast-food intake among a multi-ethnic population of middle-aged men and its connection with sociodemographic factors and obesity. This cross-sectional study enrolled 1800 middle-aged men from Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A valid and reliable questionnaire was used to assess participants fast-food intake frequency. Fast-food was consumed weekly by 87.8% of participants and daily by 45.6% of participants. The nationality of participants was determined as a predictor of fast-food intake. The highest and lowest prevalence of weekly fast-food intake was reported among Turkish (99.6%) and Sudanese (48.3%) participants. The highest and lowest daily intake rates were reported among participants from the Philippines (85.9%) and Bangladesh (10.0%). Another factor predicting fast-food intake was obesity. Obese participants had a significantly higher odds ratio (OR) of weekly (OR = 5.83, P <.001) and daily (OR = 1.93, P <.001) fast-food intake than non-overweight/nonobese participants. Fast-food intake was prevalent among middle-aged men who reside in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results connect fast-food intake with nationality and obesity.

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A conceptual model of factors associated with health-related quality of life in men and women with knee osteoarthritis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A multicenter cross-sectional study

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This study used a conceptual model to examine the factors influencing physical, mental, and overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women and men aged 45 and older with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in Saudi Arabia. In this multicenter cross-sectional study, we randomly included 356 individuals aged 45 years or above with doctor-confirmed KOA from the orthopedic and physiotherapy departments of the 5 tertiary hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between March 2016 and March 2017. We split all participants into men (n = 146) and women (n = 210) based on gender. A conceptual model was developed using the HRQoL influential potential factors, such as age, sex, education, occupation, and way of eating (sociodemographic), and clinical factors, such as osteoarthritis knee and its severity, duration, pain, and body mass index. The 36-item short form health survey and its subscales of the physical composite scale and mental composite scale were used to evaluate overall HRQoL, physical, and mental health, respectively. We used unadjusted multiple linear regression analyses to investigate the associations between gender-specific potential factors and HRQoL outcomes. Women and men aged between 60 and 64 years were more strongly associated significantly with less physical composite scale score by −3.17, (standard error [SE] = 1.71, P = .021) and −3.18 (SE = 1.69, P = .023) respectively, followed by the primary school or less education by −3.40 (SE = 1.27, P = .0002), severe KOA of −8.94 (SE = 0.99, P < .001), eating on the floor bending the knee of −3.93 (SE = 1.63, P = .042), and pain of −2.39 (SE = 0.26, P < .0001). Women and men with primary school or less education significantly had low mental composite scale and 36-item short form health survey scores of −3.07 (SE = 1.22, P = .041) and −3.23 (SE = 0.99, P = .018), respectively, followed by severe KOA of −4.07 (SE = 1.22, P = .001) and −6.50 (SE = 0.83, P < .0001) and eating on the floor, extending the knee at −3.35 (SE = 1.74, P = .043). Risk factors like age, education, pain, body mass index, and severe KOA are linked to poor physical, mental, and overall HRQoL among women and men in Saudi Arabia.

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Physical Activity Levels of a Multi-Ethnic Population of Middle-Aged Men Living in Saudi Arabia and Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity

Cited by 9 publications

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Differences in Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Middle-Aged Men from Twelve Middle Eastern and Asian Countries Living in Saudi Arabia

Differences in Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Middle-Aged Men from Twelve Middle Eastern and Asian Countries Living in Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of fast-food intake among a multi-ethnic population of middle-aged men and connection with sociodemographic factors and obesity

A conceptual model of factors associated with health-related quality of life in men and women with knee osteoarthritis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A multicenter cross-sectional study

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