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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study.

Zelalem Tilahun Muche, Awgichew Behaile Teklemariam, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Melaku Mekonnen Agidew, Tekile Mengie Ayele, Edgeit Abebe Zewde, Anemut Tilahun Mulu, Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh, Demewoz Kefale, Deribew Abebaw Abuhay and 2 more

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Zelalem Tilahun MucheDepartment of Medical Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Awgichew Behaile TeklemariamDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Endeshaw Chekol AbebeUniversity of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Melaku Mekonnen AgidewDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Tekile Mengie AyeleDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Edgeit Abebe ZewdeDepartment of Medical Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Anemut Tilahun MuluDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Gebrehiwot Ayalew TirunehDepartment of Midwifery (Clinical Midwifery), Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Demewoz KefaleDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Deribew Abebaw AbuhayDepartment of Medical Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Milkessa Bayissa MidekssaDepartment of Sport Science, Sport Science Academy, Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia.
Nega Dagnew BayeDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Background: Physical inactivity (PI) increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, cognitive impairment, poor sleep, poor bone health, obesity, economic crises, and premature mortality. Globally, 31% of adults are physically inactive, indicating that this is the major public health issue of this century. Physical inactivity prevalence varies among countries, regions, and cities. In addition, data were scarce in the study area. Objective: This study identified the prevalence and determinants of PI among adults in Northwest Ethiopia. Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2024. Participants were recruited via multistage sampling, and the data were collected via WHO stepwise standard questionnaires. Binary and multivariable logistic regressions were used to identify the predictors of physical inactivity. Results: This study involved 592 participants, with a mean age of 36.2 ± 12.6 years, 56.4% of whom were males. Nearly three-fourths (71.5%) of the respondents had no awareness of physical activity guidelines. The prevalence of PI was 46.1%. Increasing age, being female, being a government or nongovernment employee, having a high level of education, having a high family monthly income, currently smoking, chewing khat, drinking alcohol, being overweight or obese, unawareness of physical activity guidelines, and lacking a plan to do physical activity were associated with PI. Conclusion: 46.1% of adults were physically inactive, highlighting a significant public health concern. Thus, we emphasize improving physical activity by promoting its health benefits, raising awareness about the guidelines, and encouraging adults to have a plan to do physical activity.

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ExerciseSedentary BehaviorAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultadultsassociated factorsnon-communicable diseasesNorthwest Ethiopiaphysical inactivity

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