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prevalence of physical activity and its socioeconomic correlates in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional population-based national survey
Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences. 2015; 10 (2): 208-215
en Inglés | IMEMR | ID: emr-162169
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To determine the levels of physical activity in the Saudi population and to assess its socio-demographic correlates. The data were part of a cross-sectional representative national survey of 4758 participants conducted in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A multistage stratified cluster random sampling design was used. Physical activity was assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire [GPAQ] version 2.0. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify the determinants and were adjusted in relation to various factors. Overall, physical inactivity was found to be 66.6% [95% C.I. 65.3%-68%], 60.1% [95% C.I. 58.1% - 62.1%] for males and 72.9% [95% C.I. 71.1%-74.7%] for females. Leisure time physical inactivity was found to be 87.9%, 85.6% for males and 90.2% for females. The northern and central regions reported the highest prevalence of no physical activity at work, leisure and transportation. Gender, geographical location and employment status exhibited a statistically significant correlation. There is a high level of physical inactivity in various regions and population groups in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Population interventions are greatly needed, especially those focusing on physical activity in their leisure time
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Índice: IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental) Asunto principal: Factores Socioeconómicos / Prevalencia / Estudios Transversales Tipo de estudio: Estudio de prevalencia Límite: Adulto / Anciano / Femenino / Humanos / Masculino Idioma: Inglés Revista: J. Taibah Univ. Med. Sci. Año: 2015

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Índice: IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental) Asunto principal: Factores Socioeconómicos / Prevalencia / Estudios Transversales Tipo de estudio: Estudio de prevalencia Límite: Adulto / Anciano / Femenino / Humanos / Masculino Idioma: Inglés Revista: J. Taibah Univ. Med. Sci. Año: 2015