Assessment of physical inactivity and perceived barriers to physical activity among health college students, south-western Saudi Arabia
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2014; 20 (10): 596-604
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-159249
ABSTRACT
Physical inactivity is a public health problem in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was carried out to evaluate the pattern of physical activity, predictors of physical inactivity and perceived barriers to physical activity among health college students in King Khalid University. A total of 1257 students [426 males and 831 females] were recruited. The Arabic short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used. Overall, 58.0% of the students were physically inactive. Only 13.4% of the students performed vigorous physical activity, 14.8% moderate-intensity physical activity and 29.9% walking activities which met World Health Organization criteria of health-enhancing physical activities. The prevalence of inactive leisure time was 47.5%. The independent predictors of physical inactivity were non-membership of sports clubs and being a medical student. The top reported barrier to physical activity among inactive students was time limitations [51.3%]. Overcoming perceived barriers may increase physical activity among students
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Students, Health Occupations
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2014
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