ArticleJournal of aging research2012
Physical inactivity and related barriers: a study in a community dwelling of older brazilians.
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- Interactive effect of socio-eco-demographic characteristics and perceived physical activity barriers on physical activity level among older adults.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2022Article
- BaSAlt - A mixed-methods study protocol on setting-based physical activity promotion and counseling in nursing homes.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2021Article
- 'All We Have to Decide Is What to Do with the Time That Is Given to Us' a Photovoice Study on Physical Activity in Nursing Homes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Gender differences in the association between physical activity and health-related quality of life among community-dwelling elders.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2021Article
- Factors influencing regular physical exercise among the elderly in residential care facilities in a South African health district.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2018Article
- Home exercise improves the quality of sleep and daytime sleepiness of elderlies: a randomized controlled trial.Multidisciplinary respiratory medicine · 2018Article
- Have adults lost their sense of play? An observational study of the social dynamics of physical (in)activity in German and Hawaiian leisure settings.BMC public health · 2016Observational
- Prevalence and correlates of physical inactivity among older adults in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.PloS one · 2015Article
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Abstract
This study sought to investigate the prevalence of physical inactivity and related barriers in older Brazilian adults. A cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted, and a stratified random sampling procedure was used. A total of 359 older adults were interviewed. The long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Questionnaire of Barriers to Physical Activity Practice were used to assess physical activity level and barriers, respectively. No statistically significant difference was observed on the prevalence of physical inactivity in either gender or age groups. Regarding barriers, the proportion of 9 out of 22 barriers was statistically significant between men and women. Self-reported physical inactivity/activity in older Brazilian adults continues to be a concern. Uncommonly, older males reported a higher prevalence of physical inactivity compared to their counterparts. Additionally, physical inactivity prevalence continued to increase with the aging process. Yet, personal barriers such as lack of time and poor health were strongly associated with physical inactivity. The results of this study may help health professionals and public policy makers to better address the issues related to a healthy lifestyle among older adults and promote physical activity among Brazilian older adults and in other countries with similar characteristics.
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