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ArticleBMC public health2025

Level of adherence to physical activity recommendations among adults with type 2 diabetes in Qatar and associated factors: a cross-sectional study.

Linda Boutefnouchet, Bushra Hoque, Layan Sukik, Mhd Osama Rahhal, Mohamed Elhadary, Ahmad Hamdan, Omar Altrmanini, Mohannad Natheef Abuhaweeleh, Hiba Bawadi, Mujahed Shraim

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Linda BoutefnouchetDepartment of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Bushra HoqueDepartment of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Layan SukikDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Mhd Osama RahhalCollege of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Mohamed ElhadaryCollege of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Ahmad HamdanCollege of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Omar AltrmaniniCollege of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Mohannad Natheef AbuhaweelehCollege of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Hiba BawadiDepartment of Human Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Mujahed ShraimDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. mshraim@qu.edu.qa.

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Abstract

backgroundRegular physical activity (PA) has beneficial health effects in controlling and managing diabetes. Identifying key factors associated with poor adherence to PA recommendations among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) has significant implications for future targeted interventions aimed at improving adherence and health outcomes in this population. The present study aims to determine the level of adherence to PA recommendations and the associated factors among adults with T2D in Qatar.

methodsThis was a cross-sectional study in which secondary data collected from the Qatar Biobank were used. This was a population-based study including Qatari nationals and long-term residents. The amount of time spent performing moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic PA per week was self-reported. Adherence to PA recommendations was defined according to the WHO guidelines for adults and older adults (aged 18 years and older) with chronic conditions.

resultsThe study included 2,386 adults with T2D aged 18 years and older. Nine out of ten individuals failed to meet the PA recommendations, and 86.2% did not participate in any moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic PA. The main factors associated with not adhering to PA recommendations were older age, female sex, lower educational attainment, lower monthly income, treatment with tablets or tablets plus insulin compared with diet alone, sleeping less than 5 hours per day, and extended use of screen-based devices during weekends.

conclusionsMost adults with type 2 diabetes in Qatar do not meet physical activity recommendations, with lower adherence among older adults, females, those with high screen time, specific treatments, and lower education or income. Diabetes management and education should include targeted interventions to address barriers, while public health efforts should reduce sedentary behavior and improve access to physical activity for disadvantaged groups.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2ExercisePatient ComplianceAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQatarYoung AdultAdherenceAdultsCross-sectional studyPhysical activity recommendationsType 2 diabetes

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PMCPMC12032733

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