The economic and social determinants of participation in physical activity in Brazil

Bernardelli, Luan Vinicius; Pereira, Camila; Kortt, Michael A.

doi:10.1080/02692171.2019.1685953

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“…Our results on economic status are in line with those reported in other countries that show that likelihood of participation in PA increases with income [ 16 – 22 , 25 , 27 , 30 ]. Since cash-rich individuals place increased value on healthy days, the wealthy individuals are better able to allocate more money to PA participation, such as purchasing a gym membership or buying home exercise equipment, including bikes, treadmills, etc.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Several studies that perform a stratified by gender analysis [ 16 , 17 , 21 , 22 , 25 , 29 ] reveal gender differences on the effects of socioeconomic factors on PA. In addition, most studies find that participation in PA increases with income [ 16 , 22 , 25 , 27 , 30 ], but declines with age [ 17 , 19 , 21 , 23 , 25 , 28 , 30 , 31 ]. Generally, being married is negatively associated with PA participation [ 16 , 19 , 21 , 23 , 25 , 27 , 29 ], although some find the opposite effect [ 20 , 28 , 31 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Generally, being married is negatively associated with PA participation [ 16 , 19 , 21 , 23 , 25 , 27 , 29 ], although some find the opposite effect [ 20 , 28 , 31 ]. Having school-age children is also negatively associated with PA participation, particularly for women [ 16 , 20 , 22 , 26 , 29 , 30 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Secondly, while there is a considerable body of literature that examines the determinants/correlates of PA and sports participation in the high-income country context (for instance, US [ 17 , 19 ], Canada [ 18 ], UK [ 20 , 23 ], Scotland [ 21 ], Australia [ 16 , 27 , 29 ], Spain [ 22 ], Austria [ 25 ] among others), studies for mid-income and developing countries are much more limited. Malaysia has received attention by Chea and others [ 24 , 28 , 31 ], Brazil in [ 30 ] and Taiwan in [ 26 ]. With Albania being a mid-income country, this study adds to the latter body of work.…”

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Are there gender based differences in participation and time spent in physical activity in Albania? Evidence from 2017-18 demographic and health survey

Çule

Guliani

2022

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Background Since 1990, Albania has embraced the market economy and globalization. Prosperity and modernization have also brought significant lifestyle changes toward unhealthy behaviours, doubling the mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). While Physical Activity (PA) can mitigate the NCDs burden, participation is low in Albania. To date, research on PA determinants that could meaningfully inform policy is lacking. To fill this gap, this study examines the PA behaviour among Albanian adults. Specifically, we assess the decisions to participate, and the time spent in PA. Methods Using the 2017–2018 Albania Demographic and Health Survey data and a double-hurdle regression model, we simultaneously assess the influence of demographic, socioeconomic and lifestyle factors on the likelihood of participating (extensive margin) and the time spent (intensive margin) in PA. To understand gender differences regarding PA decisions, we run separate models for men and women. Results Results show significant variations in the likelihood of participation and the time spent in PA, by household economic status, administrative regions, occupation, and education. We find that likelihood of participation in PA increases with household wealth, but conditional on participation, affluent Albanians spent less time in PA. Education and employment status also have opposite effects on participation and time spent margins. Results show notable gender-based differences in PA behaviour (either for participation or time spent) related to education, age, family structure (marital status and the number of young children), regions, occupation, and lifestyle factors. Conclusions Insights in understanding the PA behaviour of Albanian adults allow policymakers to identify socio-demographic groups most in need of intervention effort. To effectively support PA among Albanians, policymakers should target males and females differently and address gender-specific needs accordingly.

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Are there gender based differences in participation and time spent in physical activity in Albania? Evidence from 2017-18 demographic and health survey

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Guliani

2022

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“…For instance, age plays a vital role in determining intensity of exercise participation, and evidence suggest that the intensity of exercising declines in older ages (Armstrong, 2012;Stenner et al, 2020). Also, studies uncover that females are more sedentary due to family commitment and cultural barriers (Ranasinghe et al, 2013;Bernardelli et al, 2020). However, Fern andez-Mart ınez et al (2020) confirm the reverse, arguing that women are more physically active, and their tendency of exercising in fitness centers is relatively higher in developed countries.…”

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Modeling the participation in physical exercises by university academic community in Sri Lanka

Kumara

Sachitra

2021

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PurposeThe World Health Organization issued its global action plan on physical activities 2018–2030, emphasizing the importance of context-specific evidence on the subject. Accordingly, this study aims to provide unique and important policy insights on trends and drivers of participation in physical exercises by academic community in Sri Lankan universities.Design/methodology/approachFor this purpose, we collected cross-sectional data (n = 456) in 2020 using a survey, and first, estimated a double-hurdle model to uncover covariates influencing likelihood and intensity of physical exercises overall. Second, count-data models are estimated to capture regularity of key exercises.FindingsThe results reveal that about 50% of members do not participate in any general physical exercise. Older members (marginal effect (ME) = 3.764, p < 0.01), non-Buddhists (ME = 54.889, p < 0.01) and alcohol consumers (ME = 32.178, p < 0.05) exhibit a higher intensity of participating in exercises overall. The intensity is lower for rural members (ME = −63.807, p < 0.01) and those with health insurance covers (ME = −31.447, p < 0.05). Individuals diagnosed for chronic illnesses show a higher likelihood of exercising but, their time devotion is limited. The number of children the academic staff members have as parents reduces the likelihood, but for those who choose to exercise have higher time devotion with increased number of children. The covariates play a similar role in determining regularity of key exercises: walking, jogging and exercising on workout machines.Research limitations/implicationsThe results imply a need to promote exercising in general and particularly among younger, healthy, insured and female individuals living in rural sector.Originality/valueThe study covers an under-researched professional sub-group in an under-researched developing context, examining both the likelihood and regularity of exercising as both dimensions are equally important for individuals to maintain healthy lives.

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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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The economic and social determinants of participation in physical activity in Brazil

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

Are there gender based differences in participation and time spent in physical activity in Albania? Evidence from 2017-18 demographic and health survey

Are there gender based differences in participation and time spent in physical activity in Albania? Evidence from 2017-18 demographic and health survey

Modeling the participation in physical exercises by university academic community in Sri Lanka

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

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