Activity levels of physical assessment and physical inactivity

  • Antônio Miguel Cruz-Ferreira UCSP da Mealhada
  • Estela Rita Loureiro UCSP da Mealhada
  • João Eduardo Casalta-Lopes Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra
  • Iva Sónia Torres Barros Pimentel UCSP da Mealhada
Keywords: Exercise, Sedentary lifestyle, Primary health care, Diabete melitus

Abstract

Introduction: Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of diabetes therapy. However, it is known that in western societies, levels of physical activity (LPA) of the population are far below the desirable and physical inactivity is an important risk factor.Objectives: To evaluate the LPA and sedentary lifestyle of diabetic patients consulted in a Primary Healthcare Unit (PHU) in Portugal. To identify its association withage, gender, A1c hemoglobin (HbA1c) and body mass index (BMI). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A random sample of 400 was selected from the PHU list of diabetic patients (n = 1103). They were invited to answer the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and data regarding age, gender, BMI, HbA1c was collected. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed using SPSSv20.0. Results: We obtained 128 valid questionnaires, mostly from men with an average age of 61 years. Regarding BMI: 11% had values <25kg/m2 and 50% ≥30kg/m2. HbA1c was ≤6,5% in 48% and>8% in 14%of the cases. Regarding physical activity, 31% reported low levels, 23% moderate and 46% high. While for structured exercise, only 46% spent>150 minutes weekly. Sixty-three percent reported to spend over 1000 minutes seated every week. A statistically significant correlation between sitting time and BMI was detected. Discussion: We identified low LPA and marked sedentary habits in the studied population, as well as a significant relation between physical inactivity and BMI was found. Conclusions: Family physicians should continue to encourage patients to engage in regular and structured physical activity, and to reduce inactivity periods.

Author Biographies

Antônio Miguel Cruz-Ferreira, UCSP da Mealhada

Médico interno de Medicina Geral e Familiar e Mestre em Medicina do Desporto

Estela Rita Loureiro, UCSP da Mealhada

Médica interna de Medicina Geral e Familiar

João Eduardo Casalta-Lopes, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra

Médico interno de Radioterapia

Iva Sónia Torres Barros Pimentel, UCSP da Mealhada

Médica assistente de Medicina Geral e Familiar

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Published
2015-08-26
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Cruz-Ferreira, A. M., Loureiro, E. R., Casalta-Lopes, J. E., & Pimentel, I. S. T. B. (2015). Activity levels of physical assessment and physical inactivity. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 9(52), 189-199. Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/792
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Vol. 9 No. 52 (2015)
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