Factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2017
Afr. j. prim. health care fam. med. (Online)
; 11(1): 1-7, 2019. tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Physical activity plays a significant role in the managing of type 2 diabetes and is essential in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes mellitus. A number of factors influence non-adherence to physical activity social, personal, environmental and economic factors. Diabetes research conducted in Botswana has focused on behavioural change, treatment adherence and nutrition. The physical activity levels of type 2 diabetes patients and associated factors are not known.Aim:
The aim of this study was to assess the physical activity levels (PALs) and factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus.Setting:
Thestudy was conducted at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2017.Methods:
An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana. An interview-administered questionnaire was used to assess the PALs and factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Data were captured on Excel and exported to SPSS software version 25 for analysis. Chi-square test, Fischer's exact test and Pearson's moment correlation examined the relationship between participants' characteristics and their engagement in regular exercise.Results:
The majority of the study participants had low PALs (54.7%). The results showed a non-significant negative correlation between age and PAL (r = -0.085) and between sitting time (sedentary time) and PAL (-0.098).Conclusion:
Most type 2 diabetes mellitus patients had low PALs. Health-promoting activities are needed to promote physical activity and thus prevent complications associated with physical inactivity
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Patients
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Botswana
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Exercise
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Africa
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Global Burden of Disease
Type of study:
Observational study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. j. prim. health care fam. med. (Online)
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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