Descriptive epidemiology of physical activity among Omani adults: the Oman World Health Survey, 2008
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2016; 22 (2): 103-115
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ABSTRACT
There is an increasing burden of obesity and obesity-related noncommunicable diseases in Guif Cooperation Council countries, including Oman. This descriptive, epidemiological study assessed physical activity among2977Omani adults using a population-based household survey in 2008. Overall, 54.2% of men and 41.6% of women were physically active; the rate was higher in younger cohorts and varied significantly by region of residence. Physical activity related to the transportation [walking and cycling] domain was higher than in the leisure or work domains. Unmarried men aged 30-39 years were twice as likely to be physically active [OR 2.25] and unmarried women aged 40+ years were half as likely to be active [OR 0.58] than their married counterparts. Young women not working were less active [OR 0.18] than working women. Higher education was significantly associated with leisure activity for men aged 30+ years and women aged 40+ years. Further research to understand regional variations and to identify culturally appropriate strategies to promote physical activity is required
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Organización Mundial de la Salud
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Epidemiología
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Encuestas Epidemiológicas
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Año:
2016
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