| Autor: |
Barghouti, Farihan. F., jaghbir, Madi T., AbuRmaileh, Nuha N., Jallad, Dalia G., Abd-Qudah, Y. |
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International Medical Journal; Aug2015, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p283-287, 5p |
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Objectives: Physical activity is progressively more promoted worldwide as a healthy lifestyle performance. This study aims to assess knowledge and practice of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among Jordanians and the associated socio-demographic variables that might affect the awareness and its application. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Methods and materials: Analysis of data of the physical activity derived from the national survey; KAP survey: "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Cancer Prevention and Care in Jordan". This survey involved a face-to-face interview of 3196 participants over a 2-month period (January - March) in 2011 that were above the age of 18 from all over Jordan. Results: A total of 3196 participants were surveyed, the median age was 39 years and 51.5 % of the sample was men. Twelve and a half percent of the sample was physically active and 55.9% of the participants were aware of the recommended physical activity level. Physical activity was higher in 65 years old of age and above compared to other age groups (OR 2.1, 95% Cl 1.493). Females were less active than males (OR 0.5, 95% Cl 0.4-0.63). High school and higher educated participants were more likely to be physically active than the less educated (OR 1.63, 95% Cl 1.29-2.06). individuals who are married are less likely to be active than singles (OR 0.7, 95% Cl 0.55-0.9). People living in rural areas were more likely to be physically active than those who live in urban areas (OR 1.54; 95% C ll.15-2.05). Participants who are knowledgeable of exercise recommendations were more likely to be physically active than those who are not aware of the recommendations (OR 2.55, 95% Cl 2-3.24). Participants in the age group of 51-64 years old were more knowledgeable about recommended physical activity than other age groups (OR 1.66, Cl 1.28-2.14). Females are more likely to be knowledgeable than males (OR 1.15, Cl 1-1.33). Participants living in the rural areas were more likely to be aware of the recommended physical activity level than residents of urban areas (OR 1.29, C ll.05-1.59). There was no statistically significant difference with regards to the level of education, monthly income or marital status in relation to knowledge. Conclusions: Prevalence of leisure time physical activities among Jordanians is low, although more than fifty percent of them are aware of the recommended physical activity to remain healthy. This alerts the public health care sector for an intervention to improve leisure time physical activities among Jordanians due to its principal health implications and to have insight into the factors that influence the practice of leisure time physical activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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