Investigation of the Interaction Between Physical Activity Levels and Quality of Life of Desk-Based Staff in a State University: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Aim:This study aims to evaluate the relationship between physical activity levels and quality of life of rectorate staff who have been working at a state university for at least one year. Method: The study was conducted between June 2021 and January 2022. Participants were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and SF-36 (Health Form-36) Quality of Life Scale. Results: When the sub-dimensions of SF-36 Quality of Life Scale were examined, the mean physical function was 69.43±18.65, mean physical role difficulty was 74.17±35.04, mean emotional role difficulty was 73.45±28.21, mean pain was 78.42±20.43, mean energy/vitality/vitality was 56.25±6.61, mean social functioning was 71.71±20.23, mean mental health was 49.2±7.33 and mean general health was 50.13±12.48. Total Physical Activity Score was found to be 2876.02± 1547.95. There was no statistically significant difference between the physical activity levels of the participants and their quality of life (p0.05). Conclusion: Participants had an overall good quality of life, but low levels were observed in some sub-dimensions (e.g. physical function and general health). There was no significant relationship between physical activity level and quality of life.