Factores sociodemográficos y motivacionales asociados a la actividad física en estudiantes universitarios / Levels of physical activity among colombian university students
Rev. méd. Chile
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143(11): 1411-1418, nov. 2015. tab
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in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
Background: Physical inactivity is an important risk factor for chronic diseases in Western societies. Aim: To determine the sociodemographic and motivational factors associated with physical activity in college students. Material and Methods: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) -short form- and the “motives for physical activities measure-revised” (MPAM-R) questionnaire were applied to 900 university students aged 20 ± 3 years (60% women). The frequency, level and motivations for engaging in physical activity and associated demographic factors were analyzed. Results: Twenty two percent of students were classified as having a high level of physical activity, 54.8% had a low level and 13.9% were considered inactive. According to MET consumption, 68.9% of students are inactive and only 16.8% of students classified as very active. Ninety two percent of active students performed physical activity for health reasons. A significant association between gender and social motivation was observed. Conclusions: A high prevalence of physical inactivity was found in these students. Males showed higher levels of physical activity than females.
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Main subject:
Students
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Exercise
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Motivation
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Motor Activity
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Colombia
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Simón Bolívar/CO
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