کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3100385 | 1581642 | 2015 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
• Physical inactivity has major implications for our health, society and economy.
• The public health dividend of reducing inequalities in participation is substantial.
• Econometric modelling provides a novel approach for identifying those most in need.
• Older adults, mainly males, and those of poor health are most in need.
• These findings have significant public health policy and practice implications.
ObjectiveTo investigate the characteristics of those doing no moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (0 days/week), some MVPA (1–4 days/week) and sufficient MVPA (≥ 5 days/week) to meet the guidelines in order to effectively develop and target PA interventions to address inequalities in participation.MethodA population survey (2010/2011) of 4653 UK adults provided data on PA and socio-demographic characteristics. An ordered logit model investigated the covariates of 1) participating in no PA, 2) participating in some PA, and 3) meeting the PA guidelines. Model predictions were derived for stereotypical subgroups to highlight important policy and practice implications.ResultsMean age of participants was 45 years old (95% CI 44.51, 45.58) and 42% were male. Probability forecasting showed that males older than 55 years of age (probability = 0.20; 95% CI 0.11, 0.28), and both males (probability = 0.31; 95% CI 0.17, 0.45) and females (probability = 0.38; 95% CI 0.27, 0.50) who report poor health are significantly more likely to do no PA.ConclusionsUnderstanding the characteristics of those doing no MVPA and some MVPA could help develop population-level interventions targeting those most in need. Findings suggest that interventions are needed to target older adults, particularly males, and those who report poor health.
Journal: Preventive Medicine - Volume 72, March 2015, Pages 64–69