Relationship Of Physical Activity Level Research Articles

Relationship of Physical Activity Level and Stress Levels in Pregnant Mothers

Introduction many expectant mothers are unaware of the best physical activities to engage in to reduce stressful situations. Stress situations have an impact on pregnant women's and unborn children's health. Purpose of this study was to examine the connection between pregnant women's levels of physical activity and stress in the Banguntapan 1 Public Health Center workplace. Methodology this study employed a cross-sectional study design and a quantitative methodology. At Banguntapan Health Center 1, a purposive sampling was conducted on 78 pregnant women.
 Findings according to the study's findings, there was no correlation between pregnant women's levels of stress and physical activity (p value = 0.296). Implication the majority of pregnant women had heavy physical activity because most pregnant women carried out daily activities such as before pregnancy such as carrying out daily activities such as before pregnancy and were still actively working or selling to meet their daily needs.

The Relationship of Physical Activity Level With Arterial Stiffness, Cerebral Blood Flow, and Cognitive Function in Young Adults

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationship of physical activity level with arterial stiffness, cerebral blood flow, and cognitive function in young adults.METHODS: Forty-six young adults participated in this cross-sectional study. Physical activity levels were assessed for seven consecutive days using accelerometers. To assess arterial stiffness, the carotid–femoral artery pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) and augmentation index (AIx) were measured. Cognitive function was assessed using the Stroop Color-Word test, and cerebral blood flow was evaluated using near-infrared spectroscopy devices during the cognitive function test.RESULTS: AIx was inversely associated with axis-1 counts, vector magnitude counts, moderate-intensity physical activity (MPA) time, and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) time (r≤-0.31, p≤.04). The AIx adjusted to the heart rate of 75 beats per minute was inversely correlated with axis-1 counts, vector magnitude counts, step counts, MPA time, and MVPA time (r≤-0.33, p≤.03). There was no relationship between cfPWV and physical activity level parameters (r≤0.10, p≥.51). The difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin levels was positively related to axis-1 counts, step counts, MPA time, and MVPA time (r≥0.31, p≤.04). Regarding cognitive function, the response time for the presented words was negatively associated with step counts (r=-0.42, p<.01) and MPA time (r=-0.29, p=.048), and response time on the presented words with matched color was negatively related to step counts (r=-0.31, p=.04).CONCLUSIONS: More physically active adults are more likely to have lower arterial stiffness, increased brain oxygenation, and better cognitive function, even if they are young and healthy.

Relationship of Physical Activity Level with Quality of Life and General Health Among COVID-19 Recovered Individuals

Background: New coronavirus (COVID-19) has a major impact on the individual's physical activity level (PAL). The COVID-19 outbreak caused a decrease in the PAL, which might also affect the general health and quality of life (QoL). Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of PAL with QoL and general health (GH) among COVID-19 recovered individuals (CRI). Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical study in which 890 CRI (men [n = 438] and women [n = 452]) were recruited from volunteers of different COVID-19 testing centers in Kermanshah Province. The participants were chosen by the multi-stage (Cluster) sampling techniques. The consent form and questionnaires (PAL, GH, and QoL) were filled out, and demographic information was evaluated. The short form of international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ-SF), GHQ, and the short-form-SF-12 QoL questionnaires were used to appraise the PAL, GH, and QoL. Data were analyzed by independent t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient using SPSS version 24.0 at a significance level of P < 0.05. Results: The findings of the present study showed that men and women with COVID-19 had inadequate PAL (876.11 ± 40.23 and 739.08 ± 27.02, respectively), insufficient GH (50.13 ± 3.11 and 54.15 ± 4.28, respectively), and poor QoL (22.02 ± 2.28 and 19.23 ± 1.87, respectively). The results also showed that men had significantly higher PAL (P = 0.035), GH (P = 0.047), and QoL (P = 0.023) compared to women. Also, the results showed a significant inverse relationship between PAL and GH (men: r = -0.589, P = 0.038 and women: r = -0.685, P = 0.029) and a significant positive relationship between PAL and QoL (men: r = 0.792, P = 0.018 and women: r = 0.824, P = 0.001) in COVID-19 recovered individuals. Conclusions: Considering the prevalence of COVID-19 and its negative impact on GH and QoL, maintaining adequate PAL can be considered as one of the effective strategies for improving QoL and GH.

Reduction of Physical Activity Levels During the COVID-19 Pandemic Might Negatively Disturb Sleep Pattern.

BackgroundThe outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a global panic and public concern due to its mortality ratio and lack of treatments/vaccines. Reduced levels of physical activity have been reported during the outbreak, affecting the normal daily pattern.ObjectiveTo investigate (i) the relationship of physical activity level with sleep quality and (ii) the effects of reduction physical activity levels on sleep quality.MethodsA Google form was used to address personal information, COVID-19 personal care, physical activity, and mental health of 1,907 adult volunteers. Binary logistic regression was used to verify the association of physical activity parameters and sleep quality.ResultsInsufficient physical activity levels were a risk factor to have disturbed sleep pattern [OR: 1.28, 95% CI (1.01–1.62)]; however, when the BMI was added to the analysis, there was no more statistical difference [OR: 1.23, 95% CI (0.96–1.57)]. On the other hand, we found that the reduction of physical activity levels was associated with negative changes in sleep quality [OR: 1.73, 95% CI (1.37–2.18)], regardless all the confounders [OR: 1.30, 95% CI (1.01–1.68)], unless when feeling of depression was added in Model 6 [OR: 1.28, 95% CI (0.99–1.66)].ConclusionDisruption in daily physical activity routine, rather than physical activity level, negatively influences sleep quality during the COVID-19 quarantine.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SELF-ESTEEM AND BODY COMPOSITION AMONG MALE COLLEGE TEACHERS

The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship of physical activity level with self-esteem, anthropometric characteristics and body composition among male college teachers. Total 300 male college teachers from different colleges of Malwa Region of Punjab were selected thorough purposive sampling technique. The age of subjects ranged between 31 to 60 years. Height was measured by using the standard anthropometric rod. Body weight of the subjects was measured with a portable weighing machine. Body mass index was then calculated using the formula weight (kg)/height2 (m). The skinfolds thicknesses of body parts of the subjects were taken with Harpenden skinfold caliper. Percentage body fat as estimated from the sum of skinfolds was calculated using standardized equations. Physical activity level of the subjects was evaluated with the help of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) long version (2002). Self-esteem of the subjects was examined with the help of Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale. The results of the study revealed that 30 % of male college teachers were physically inactive, 54.67% were moderately active and 15.33% were highly physically active. It was shown from results that 47 % of male college teachers had normal weight, 41.33% were overweight and 11.67% were reported to be obese. The result of the study shows that physical activity level of college teachers was found to have significantly negative relationship with height (p<0.05), weight (p<0.05), BMI (p<0.05), fat percent (p<0.05) and lean body mass(p<0.05). Self-esteem had significantly positive association (p<0.05) with physical activity level among college teachers. It is concluded that the physical activity enhances the self-esteem and body composition among the college teachers. Article visualizations:

The Relationship of Physical Activity Level, Leisure Motivation and Quality of Life in Candidate Teachers

The inactivity, defined as the disease of the century, has reduced the quality of life by making a negative impact on the health of human beings and has led governments to take urgent measures on physical activity and scientists to make multidimensional studies on this issue. For this reason, in this study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity levels, leisure motivations and life quality of candidate teachers who will be a model in the future to the students. A total of 472 candidate teachers (258 male and 214 female) from Afyon Kocatepe University participated in the study. As a data collection tool, in addition to the Leisure Motivation Scale (LMS), developed by Pelletier et al. and adapted to Turkish by Mutlu (1991); “World Health Organization Quality of Life Assesment’’ (WHOQOL-BREF) and International Physical Activity Evaluation Questionnaire Abbreviated Version’’ (IPAQ-Short Form) were used. In the analysis of the data, in addition to descriptive statistical methods for personal information, correlation and multiple linear regression analyzes were used. According to research findings, it was determined that 38.6% of the candidate teachers had a low level of physical activity and they had a high leisure motivation levels in the identified/introjected subscale. Moreover, the correlation results showed that there was a positive correlation between the quality of life and physical activity level and all sub-dimensions of leisure motivation. According to the results of multiple linear regression analysis, it was determined that the most important variable to predict the quality of life was the level of physical activity.

The Relationship Of Physical Activity Level (Self-reported Versus Objectively Measured) With Depression, Satisfaction With Life, And Cognitive Function In Older Adults

The Relationship Of Physical Activity Level (Self-reported Versus Objectively Measured) With Depression, Satisfaction With Life, And Cognitive Function In Older Adults

The Relationship of Physical Impairment, Physical Activity Level, And Fall Rates In The Stroke Patients

PURPOSE: The study aimed to investigate the relationship of physical activity level (PAL), physical impairment and fall rates in community dwelling stroke patients. The physical impairment included motor recovery, functional ability and spasticity. METHOD: This study included twenty community-dwelling stroke patients (mean age: 64.4± 9.57 yrs; time since stroke: 2.3±2.4 yrs). All subjects could ambulate 10 m with or without walk-aid. The participants recalled the history of falls in the past half year. Motor recovery was assessed by Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA).Spasticity of hemi-paretic limbs were measured by Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand (FTSS) was to evaluate the functional ability. RT3 tri-axial accelerometers were used to measured energy expenditure(kcal/min) for estimating PAL.Subjects wore the sensors on the non-paretic hip for three consecutive days. Pearson product-moment correlation was performed to investigate relationships between PAL (kcal/kg/day) and FMA, and FTSS. Mann-Whitney U test was used to examine the difference of PAL between non-fallers and fallers, and between mild (MAS score 1~2) and moderate (MAS score 3~4) spasticity subjects. Linear multiple regressions were for the analysis of predictive effects between the related factors and PAL. RESULTS: The mean ± SD of PAL, FMA, and FTSS were 27.12±3.55 (kcal/kg/day), 174.45±47.91, 17.94±8.74 (secs) respectively. PAL showed moderate positive correlation with FMA (r = .46; p<0.5) and moderate negative correlation with FTSST(r = -.50; p<0.5). There was no significant difference (p=.24) for PAL between mild and moderate spasticity groups (28.32±1.26 vs. 25.66±0.65 kcal/kg/day, p=.24). PAL between twelve non-fallers and eight fallers were 28.44±1.13 vs. 25.14±.5 kcal/kg/day showed significant difference (p=.03). Linear regression analysis showed FTSS contributed 25% of the explained variance (p<.05) and is the most relevant factor to affect PAL. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated functional ability and motor function were the important factors to influence PAL of community dwelling stroke patients and a lower PAL were related to increase fall risk. Clinicians should prescribe the treatment strategy focus on improving functional ability and motor function to promote higher PAL of stroke survivors.

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The purpose of this study was to suggest an empirical evidence to establish a policy which is effective and successful to prevent obesity. As the expedient to establish the policy, theoretical model was set up and was verified by experimental data based on the hypothesis which in relationship of physical activity level, mental health and obesity. Data and a sample was utilized 4,867 the public who responded to surveys which the 2012 year’s data of the Korean Health Panel conducted a follow-up survey by Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs and National Health Insurance Service, targeting over 18 years the Public. For verification of the hypothesis, hierarchical logistic regression was applied, and SPSS 21.0 was utilized. At this time, the statistically level of significance was set up as α =.05. As the result of the study, first, intense physical activity level, walking frequency, sitting times influenced an effect on obesity of the public. Second, subjective health status, mentalㆍphysical stress, basic unmet needs, frustration experience influenced an effect on obesity of the public. Third, gender, age, marriage, perceived socioeconomic status influenced an effect on obesity.

Relationship of meeting physical activity guidelines with quality-adjusted life-years

ObjectiveThe quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) is a standard outcome measure used in cost-effectiveness analyses. This study investigates whether attainment of federal physical activity guidelines is associated with higher QALY estimates among adults with or at an increased risk for knee osteoarthritis. MethodsThis is a prospective study of 1794 Osteoarthritis Initiative participants. Physical activity was measured using accelerometers at baseline. Participants were classified as (1) Meeting Guidelines [≥150min of moderate-to-vigorous (MV) activity per week acquired in sessions ≥10min], (2) Insufficiently Active (≥1 MV session[s]/week but below the guideline), or (3) Inactive (zero MV sessions/week). A health-related utility score was derived from participant responses to the 12-item Short-Form Health Survey at baseline and 2 years later. The QALY was calculated as the area under utility curve over 2 years. The relationship of physical activity level to median QALY adjusted for socioeconomic and health factors was estimated using quantile regression. ResultsRelative to the Inactive group, median QALYs over 2 years were significantly higher for the Meeting Guidelines (0.112, 95% CI: 0.067–0.157) and Insufficiently Active (0.058, 95% CI: 0.028–0.088) groups, controlling for socioeconomic and health factors. ConclusionWe found a significant graded relationship between greater physical activity level and higher QALYs. Using the more conservative estimate of 0.058, if an intervention could move someone out of the Inactive group and costs <$2900 over 2 years, it would be considered cost effective. Our analysis supports interventions to promote physical activity even if recommended levels are not fully attained.

Role of physical activity in bone health in peripubertal boys

The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship of physical activity level to bone mineral parameters in 11-13-year-old boys. In total, 264 boys, divided into normal weight (n = 154) and overweight (n = 110), participated in this study. Physical activity was measured via 7 day accelerometry and bone mineral parameters using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. In overweight boys, vigorous physical activity was associated with total bone mineral density (BMD), total bone mineral content (BMC), while moderate-vigorous physical activity MVPA was associated with femoral neck BMD. In normal weight boys, however, only vigorous physical activity was associated with femoral neck BMD. When the normal weight group was divided into tertiles according to MVPA, femoral neck BMD was higher in the highest tertile compared to the lowest tertile. No other significant differences were found in bone mineral parameters according to the tertiles of MVPA. In overweight peripubertal boys, physical activity is more associated with bone mineral parameters compared to normal weight subjects. In addition to vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity has a significant impact on bone mineral parameters in overweight subjects.

The Relationship between Perfectionism and Burnout in Junior-Elite Athletes

The purpose of the present study was to determine and relationship of physical activity level and healthy life style behaviors in physical education students in Bartin University. 159 physical education students (ngirl:69, nboy 90) in Bartin University participated in this study voluntarily. In the study, the short form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Their PA levels are categorized as inactive, minimum active and HEPA active by using MET method) was used for the determination of physical activity level of students. For the determination of healthy life style behaviors Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile Questionnaire was used with self-actualization (SA), health responsibility (HR), exercise (E), nutrition (N), interpersonal support (IS) and stress management(SM) subscales. Results of Pearson Product Moment Correlation analyses indicated significant positive correlations between physical activity level and exercise (r=.223; p<0.01), health responsibility (r=.236; p<0.01), stress management (r=.192; p<0.05), self-actualization (r=.173; p<0.05) and healthy life style behaviors (r=.279; p<0.01). As a conclusion, the findings of the present study indicated that healthy life style behaviors were indicators of physical activity level of physical education students in Bartin University.

Lack of relationship of physical activity level with cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome in apparently healthy men

BackgroundThe World Health Report 2002 of the World Health Organization estimated that physical inactivity is one of the 10 main causes of morbidity and mortality and that the proportion of people whose health is at risk due to a sedentary lifestyle is approximately 60%. ObjectiveTo assess the relationship of physical activity level with cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome in 61 healthy men. MethodsThe short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) recommended by the World Health Organization was used as a valid measure to estimate two categories of physical activity, low (insufficient and sedentary) and vigorous (moderate and very active). Cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome were defined using the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program of the United States and the International Diabetes Federation respectively. Serum levels of C-reactive protein and ferritin were also measured, and insulin sensitivity was estimated using the Homeostatic Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR). ResultsMean population age was 47.1±6.9 years. Seventeen participants (28%) had metabolic syndrome. There were no differences between the categories of low and vigorous physical activity, nor a relationship with total physical activity (MET x week). No association was observed between low levels of physical activity and metabolic syndrome criteria. ConclusionsThe high prevalence of physical inactivity found in study participants using the IPAQ questionnaire was not associated with cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome.

Associação da atividade física, consumo de álcool e índice de massa corporal com a qualidade de vida de adolescentes

To investigate the relationship of Physical Activity Level (PAL), alcohol consumption and Body Mass Index (BMI) with the Quality of Life (QL) of adolescents. Methods: 608 adolescents, aged between 14 and 20 years participated in the study. All subjects were elementary students in the city of Lapa, Paraná State, Brazil. Body mass and stature were measured to calculate BMI. To measure socioeconomic status, QL, PAL and alcohol consumption the following instruments were used: a) ABEP questionnaire; b) WHOQOL-Bref; c) IPAQ; d) AUDIT. Statistical analysis employed Student’s t test, one-way ANOVA, binary chi-square test and multinomial logistic regression. Results: Adolescents who were less active, probably dependent on alcohol, obese and female were the most vulnerable groups to having low QL. The majority of adolescents had high PAL (76,8%) or moderate PAL (20,9%) and only 2.3% had low PAL. Female adolescents and students who studied during the mornings constituted the group at risk of low PAL. The majority of students investigated presented reduced levels of alcohol consumption, however, 17.4% of adolescents presented at-risk alcohol consumption, 4.6% were high risk and 2.4% were probable alcohol dependents. The older male adolescents and evening students were the most vulnerable group for alcohol consumption. The prevalence rates of underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity were 2.3%, 84.7%, 11.0% and 2.0%, respectively. Adolescents in socioeconomic class A were more vulnerable to obesity. Conclusion: The main subgroups of adolescents who exhibit risk of low QL were composed of less active individuals, probably dependent on alcohol, obese students and females. Based on these fi ndings, certain interventions for improving the living conditions of this population could be designed for implementation within the school environment, especially during Physical Education lessons.