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Shava BK, Vhudzijena B, Kupenga-Maposa T, Musingwini T, Samudzi T, Muchemwa S, Chibanda D, Dambi JM. Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and associated factors among Zimbabwean undergraduate students: a cross-sectional study. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1205914. [PMID: 39170689 PMCID: PMC11335725 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1205914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Background Despite the well-documented benefits of regular physical activity (PA), many university students are physically inactive. Personal, socio-economic, and environmental factors predict PA engagement behaviours in university students. There is a need to understand context-specific perceived barriers and benefits to exercise engagement and physical activity levels amongst university students from low-income settings. This study primarily evaluated the barriers and facilitators to PA engagement in Zimbabwean undergraduate students. We also assessed the correlates of perceived barriers and benefits to PA engagement, risk of common mental disorders (CMDs) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods We used a cross-sectional study to recruit 465 university undergraduate students. The Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Shona Symptoms Questionnaire (SSQ-8) and EuroQol 5 Dimension (EQ5D-5l) were used to measure barriers and facilitators, physical activity level, risk of depression and anxiety and HRQoL, respectively. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results and conclusion Most participants were male (58.5%) with a mean age of 21.7 (SD 1.6) years. Majority of the participants were first year students (37.2%), consumed alcohol (66.5%), did not smoke (88.2%) and had a normal BMI (64.7%). The prevalence of low PA levels was 17.4%, with 33.5% of students at risk of CMDs. The most perceived benefits were in the physical performance (e.g., exercise improves my level of physical fitness) and life enhancement (e.g., exercise improves my self-concept) domains, while the most perceived barriers were lack of exercise infrastructure (e.g., exercise facilities do not have convenient schedules) and physical exertion (e.g., exercise tires me). Food insecurity (AOR 2.51: 95% CI 1.62-3.88) and the risk of CMDs (AOR 0.49: 95% CI 0.32-0.76) were associated with increased odds of experiencing barriers to exercise. Not using substances (AOR = 2.14: 95% CI 1.11-4.14) and a higher self-rated HRQoL (AOR 24.34: 95% CI 1.77-335.13) were associated with increased odds of a high perception of exercise benefits. Improving access to community and on-campus exercise facilities and campus-wide health promotional interventions is necessary to enhance PA amongst university students.
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- Beatrice K. Shava
- Rehabilitation Sciences Unit—Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Unit—Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Unit—Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Unit—Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Unit—Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Unit—Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Mental Health Unit—Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Unit—Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Albini A, La Vecchia C, Magnoni F, Garrone O, Morelli D, Janssens JP, Maskens A, Rennert G, Galimberti V, Corso G. Physical activity and exercise health benefits: cancer prevention, interception, and survival. Eur J Cancer Prev 2024:00008469-990000000-00152. [PMID: 38920329 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Physical activity (PA) has an established role in the promotion of health and fitness and the prevention of disease. Expected overall benefits include reduction of all-cause morbidity and death, weight control, improved quality of life, improved bone health and decreased falls of elderly subjects, , deeper cognition, and reduced risk of depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness. Currently, PA is a mainstay in the management of cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and bone health. Recently, the perception of its role in primary and secondary prevention, interception, and treatment of cancer, however, is also gaining importance. Regular walking, the simplest type of PA, is associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, and a role in cancer prevention is of increasing interest. Furthermore, PA improves the quality of life of cancer patients, attenuating side effects of chemotherapy, decreasing sarcopenia, increasing fitness, and inhibiting the recurrence and progression of some cancer types. It promotes emotional and psychological benefits in patients, inducing positive changes. While mechanisms, effective levels and useful amount of PA practice are well established in cardiology, they are yet to be fully determined in oncology. Nevertheless, PA is recommended to reduce cancer risk in the general population, and it has been introduced in programs for the prevention of second cancers. In perspective, it will help as integrative therapy in cancer patients and for cancer survivors. The number of beneficial effects in the cancer continuum is highlighted in this review.
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- Adriana Albini
- European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) MultiMedica
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- European Cancer Prevention Organization (ECP), Milan, Italy
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- Carmel Medical Center and Technion Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- Division of Breast Surgery, European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)
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- Division of Breast Surgery, European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS)
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Pradhan S, Esterov D, Driver S, Whyte J, Bell KR, Barber J, Temkin N, Bombardier CH. Predictors of Physical Activity One Year After Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil 2024:00001199-990000000-00165. [PMID: 38916401 DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To identify predictors of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at 12-months post-moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Setting: Four inpatient rehabilitation centers. PARTICIPANTS Individuals enrolled in the TBI Model Systems with moderate to severe TBI, admitted to inpatient rehabilitation, and able to ambulate without physical assistance from another person. DESIGN Prospective longitudinal cohort study. MVPA was measured by having participants wear an ActiGraph GT3X on their wrist for 7 consecutive days. MAIN ANALYSES We used multivariate regression to predict minutes per week of MVPA at 12 months after TBI. Three classes of predictors were entered hierarchically-demographic and clinical variables (age, sex, body mass index, education, TBI severity, neighborhood walkability score, and self-reported preinjury physical activity [PA] level), baseline TBI-related comorbid conditions (eg, measures of sleep, pain, mood, fatigue, and cognition), and intention to exercise and exercise self-efficacy assessed approximately 1 week after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. RESULTS 180 participants (ages 17.7-90.3 years) were enrolled, and 102 provided at least 5 days of valid accelerometer data at 12 months. At 12 months, participants recorded an average of 703 (587) minutes per week of MVPA. In univariate and multivariate analyses, age was the only significant predictor of 12-month MVPA (r = -0.52). A sharp decline in MVPA was observed in the tertile of participants who were over the age of 61. CONCLUSIONS Older adults with TBI are at elevated risk of being physically inactive. Assuming PA may enhance health after TBI, older adults are a logical target for prevention or early intervention studies. Studies with longer outcomes are needed to understand the trajectory of PA levels after TBI.
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- Sujata Pradhan
- Author Affiliations: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (Dr Pradhan and Dr Bombardier), Department of Neurological surgery (Dr Barber and Dr Temkin), University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dr Esterov), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dr Driver), Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dr Whyte), Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dr. Bell), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Lesser I, Thomson C, Lem M. Green Exercise as an Opportunity to Promote Equity in Physical Activity Engagement Across Diverse Populations. J Phys Act Health 2024; 21:533-535. [PMID: 38531352 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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- Iris Lesser
- School of Kinesiology, University of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, University of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
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- Department of Family Practice, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Ahler JR, Busk H, Holm PM, Bricca A, Poulsen DV, Skou ST, Tang LH. Benefits and harms of structured outdoor physical activity for people with somatic or mental diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Prev Med 2024; 183:107966. [PMID: 38641081 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.107966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the benefits and harms of structured outdoor physical activity (PA) for people living with one or more somatic or mental diseases. METHODS We identified articles from inception until Marts 2023 in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and CENTRAL and citation tracking in Web of Science. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies examining structured outdoor PA reporting physical function, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), pain or mental outcomes. We used random-effect meta-analyses and investigated heterogeneity in subgroups, sensitivity and meta-regression analyses. Observational studies and studies with insufficient data were summarized narratively. Certainty of evidence was assessed with GRADE. RESULTS From 4098 hits, 20 studies (19 RCTs and 1 cohort) were included (n: 1759 participants). Studies varied in type of disease and intervention. End of intervention results suggested a small effect on HRQOL (k = 10, SMD = 0.45, 95%CI: 0.19 to 0.71) and physical function (k = 14, SMD = 0.39, 95%CI: 0.13 to 0.64), while effects were moderate on mental outcomes (k = 13, SMD = -0.52, 95%CI: -0.82 to -0.23) favoring the outdoor intervention over comparators (no intervention, usual care, indoor PA or outdoor intervention without exercise). We were not able to conclude on outdoor interventions' effect on pain. Four studies reported adverse events including non-serious (pain, falls, fatigue) and serious (hospitalization, pneumonia). Certainty of evidence was overall very low. CONCLUSION Structured outdoor PA may improve HRQOL and physical function, as well as mental health outcomes. The very low certainty of evidence calls for high quality RCTs to determine benefits and harms of structured outdoor PA.
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- Jonas R Ahler
- The Research and Implementation Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, 4200, Slagelse, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
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- Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 23, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- The Research and Implementation Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, 4200, Slagelse, Denmark; Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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- The Research and Implementation Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, 4200, Slagelse, Denmark; Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 23, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- The Research and Implementation Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, 4200, Slagelse, Denmark; Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- The Research and Implementation Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, 4200, Slagelse, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Capan M, Bigelow L, Kathuria Y, Paluch A, Chung J. Analysis of multi-level barriers to physical activity among nursing students using regularized regression. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304214. [PMID: 38787846 PMCID: PMC11125535 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Physical inactivity is a growing societal concern with significant impact on public health. Identifying barriers to engaging in physical activity (PA) is a critical step to recognize populations who disproportionately experience these barriers. Understanding barriers to PA holds significant importance within patient-facing healthcare professions like nursing. While determinants of PA have been widely studied, connecting individual and social factors to barriers to PA remains an understudied area among nurses. The objectives of this study are to categorize and model factors related to barriers to PA using the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Research Framework. The study population includes nursing students at the study institution (N = 163). Methods include a scoring system to quantify the barriers to PA, and regularized regression models that predict this score. Key findings identify intrinsic motivation, social and emotional support, education, and the use of health technologies for tracking and decision-making purposes as significant predictors. Results can help identify future nursing workforce populations at risk of experiencing barriers to PA. Encouraging the development and employment of health-informatics solutions for monitoring, data sharing, and communication is critical to prevent barriers to PA before they become a powerful hindrance to engaging in PA.
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- Muge Capan
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology and Institute for Applied Life Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States of America
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Stosic MB, Kaljevic J, Nikolic B, Tanaskovic M, Kolarov A. Smart Anklet Use to Measure Vascular Health Benefits of Preventive Intervention in a Nature-Based Environment-A Pilot Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:605. [PMID: 38791819 PMCID: PMC11121026 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21050605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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The present study aimed to investigate the associations between nature-based intervention and peripheral pulse characteristics of patients with PAOD using new smart technology specifically designed for this purpose. A longitudinal panel study performed between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022 included 32 patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) who were treated in the vascular surgeons' hospital "Dobb" in Valjevo. These patients were exposed for six months to moderate-intensity physical activity (MPA) in a nature-based environment. They practiced 150 to 300 min of walking 6 km/h and cycling activities (16-20 km/h) weekly as recommended for patients with chronic conditions and those living with disability. Univariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with major improvements in peripheral pulse characteristics of patients with PAOD. After six months of MPA, half of the patients (50%, 16/32) achieved minor, and half of them major improvements in peripheral pulse characteristics. The major improvements were associated with current smoking (OR = 9.53; 95%CI = 1.85-49.20), diabetes (OR = 4.84; 95%CI = 1.09-21.58) and cardiac failure, and concurrent pulmonary disease and diabetes (OR = 2.03; 95%CI = 1.01-4.11). Our pilot study showed that patients with PAOD along with other chronic conditions and risk factors benefited more from continuous physical activity in a nature-based environment.
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- Maja B. Stosic
- Faculty for Health and Business Studies, Singidunum University, 14000 Valjevo, Serbia; (J.K.); (B.N.)
- Institute of Public Health of Serbia “Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut”, Department for HIV, Hepatitis, STIs and Tuberculosis, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty for Health and Business Studies, Singidunum University, 14000 Valjevo, Serbia; (J.K.); (B.N.)
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- Faculty for Health and Business Studies, Singidunum University, 14000 Valjevo, Serbia; (J.K.); (B.N.)
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- Faculty for Technical Science, Singidunum University, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- New Jersey Institute of Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering Center, Ewing, NJ 07102, USA;
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Casey M, Dabkowski E, de Gracia MRL, Moore KA, Kennedy GA, Porter JE, Nasstasia Y, Alvarenga ME. Socioecological factors influencing physical activity engagement for women across the menopausal transition: a systematic review. Menopause 2024; 31:433-446. [PMID: 38595173 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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IMPORTANCE Physical activity during menopause can be effective in reducing the physiological changes associated with reproductive aging that increase risks for noncommunicable diseases, yet many women do not meet the recommendations for physical activity. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to synthesize factors influencing physical activity for women across menopausal transition phases using a socioecological approach. EVIDENCE REVIEW The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis was used to systematically search 10 databases between 2001 and 2021. A comprehensive search strategy was used to identify studies on physical activity of women in various stages of menopause. A socioecological model was used to categorize the reported barriers and enablers. FINDINGS Twenty studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings highlight several intrapersonal barriers such as existing health complaints versus enablers such as awareness of the health benefits of physical activity during menopause. Ensuring women's safety, preventing injury, and enhancing exercise self-efficacy were important components of programs. Social support was also an important enabler of women's engagement in activities. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Several barriers and enablers were identified and can inform practitioners and future interventions to encourage physical activity among women in various stages of menopause. For instance, when encouraging physical activity during menopause, practitioners should consider other health complaints, safety, and injury prevention while discussing the benefits of physical activity related to managing menopausal symptoms. There was a lack of theoretically informed studies exploring the barriers and enablers to physical activity for women in various stages of menopause; thus, research designs may not have fully accounted for influences. Future research that combines socioecological and individual theories of behavior is needed to comprehensively understand the complexity of physical activity among women across the menopausal transition.
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- Meghan Casey
- From the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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- Collaborative Evaluation & Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
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- Director of the Collaborative Evaluation & Research Centre, Federation University Australia, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia, Berwick, Victoria, Australia
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Fukushima N, Amagasa S, Kikuchi H, Sawada SS, Machida M, Inoue S. Descriptive epidemiology of prevalence of exercise habits among participants with hypertension: The National Health and Nutrition Survey 2013-2018. J Gen Fam Med 2024; 25:128-139. [PMID: 38707701 PMCID: PMC11065153 DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Background The current Japanese hypertension management guidelines (2019) recommend regular exercise for all patients with hypertension. However, limited evidence is available regarding the prevalence of exercise habits in these patients. Therefore, we examined the proportion of participants who met the recommendations on exercise in the Japanese hypertension management guidelines (2019) using a nationally representative sample. Methods Participants aged ≥20 years from the Japanese National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted from 2013 to 2018 were included. Participants with hypertension were defined as those with blood pressure level ≥140/90 mmHg or those who used antihypertensive drugs. Adherence to the guideline recommendations, stratified by gender, age category, blood pressure level, and medication status, was examined. Results This study included 13,414 participants with hypertension (age 68.2 ± 11.7 years, 48.1% men). Among them, 31.8% of participants with hypertension (36.8% of men and 27.3% of women) met the guidelines. Regarding age, the 20-64 years age group had the lowest proportion of patients who met the guidelines (22.4%), followed by those in the 65-74 (37.7%) and ≥75 years age groups (34.5%). Adherence to the guidelines did not significantly differ according to blood pressure levels (<120/<80, 120-129/<80, 130-139/80-89, 140-159/90-99, and 160-179/100-109 mmHg) and presence of antihypertensive medications. Conclusion One-third of participants with hypertension engaged in exercise as recommended by the current hypertension management guidelines. Promotion of exercise therapy and monitoring exercise habits among participants with hypertension is warranted.
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- Noritoshi Fukushima
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public HealthTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public HealthTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
- Graduate School of Public HealthTeikyo UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public HealthTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public HealthTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public HealthTokyo Medical UniversityTokyoJapan
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O'Donovan G, Petermann-Rocha F, Ferrari G, Lee IM, Hamer M, Stamatakis E, Sarmiento OL, Ibáñez A, Lopez-Jaramillo P. Associations of the 'weekend warrior' physical activity pattern with all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality: the Mexico City Prospective Study. Br J Sports Med 2024; 58:359-365. [PMID: 38302280 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The objective was to investigate the benefits of the 'weekend warrior' physical activity pattern in Latin America, where many people take part in high levels of non-exercise physical activity. METHODS Participants in the Mexico City Prospective Study were surveyed from 1998 to 2004 and resurveyed from 2015 to 2019. Those who exercised up to once or twice per week were termed weekend warriors. Those who exercised more often were termed regularly active. Analyses were adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS The main analysis included 26 006 deaths in 154 882 adults (67% female) aged 52±13 years followed for 18±4 years (mean±SD). Compared with those who reported no exercise, the HR (95% CI) was 0.88 (0.83 to 0.93) in the weekend warriors and 0.88 (0.84 to 0.91) in the regularly active. Similar results were observed for cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality, but associations were weaker. Stratified analyses showed that substantial reductions in all-cause mortality risk only occurred when the duration of exercise sessions was at least 30-60 min. The repeated-measures analysis included 843 deaths in 10 023 adults followed for 20±2 years. Compared with being inactive or becoming inactive, the HR was 0.86 (95% CI 0.65 to 1.12) when being a weekend warrior or becoming a weekend warrior and 0.85 (95% CI 0.70 to 1.03) when being regularly active or becoming regularly active. CONCLUSIONS This is the first prospective study to investigate the benefits of the weekend warrior physical activity pattern in Latin America. The results suggest that even busy adults could benefit from taking part in one or two sessions of exercise per week.
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- Gary O'Donovan
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
- Latin American Brain Health Institute (BrainLat), Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
- Instituto Masira, Universidad de Santander (UDES), Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile
- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Escuela de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, el Deporte y la Salud, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Santiago, Chile
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute Sport Exercise Health, Division Surgery Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Latin American Brain Health Institute (BrainLat), Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
- Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Cognitive Neuroscience Center (CNC) and CONICET, Universidad de San Andrés, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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de Oliveira VN, Viana RB, de Freitas JVR, Rodrigues MAM, Andrade MS, Vancini RL, Weiss K, Knechtle B, de Lira CAB. A single session of a beach volleyball exergame did not improve state anxiety level in healthy adult women. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2024; 16:67. [PMID: 38468347 PMCID: PMC10926620 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-024-00859-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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This study evaluated the acute effect of the exergame Kinect Sports® beach volleyball on state anxiety level in adult women. Thirty healthy adult women (age: 21 [4] years, body mass: 54.70 [19.50] kg, height: 1.61 ± 0.05 m, and body mass index: 21.87 [5.76] kg/m2, data are expressed as median [interquartile range] and as the mean ± standard deviation) were assigned to play an exergame of beach volleyball in singleplayer mode session (intervention session) for ~ 30 min using the Xbox 360 Kinect® or remained seated (control session). State anxiety was evaluated before and after the intervention and control sessions through the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. State anxiety obtained in both sessions (exergame and control) was classified as intermediate before (median: 36.00 [IQR: 4.75] and mean = 38.73 ± 7.23, respectively) and after (mean: 34.86 ± 6.81 and mean: 37.66 ± 8.44, respectively). Friedman test found no time significant effect on state anxiety of the sessions (χ2 [3] = 6.45, p-value = 0.092, Kendall's W = 0.07 "trivial"). In conclusion, the present study showed that there were no significant differences in the state anxiety level after an acute session of the exergame beach volleyball.
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- Instituto de Educação Física e Esportes, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Centro de Educação Física e Desportos, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil
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- Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Medbase St. Gallen Am Vadianplatz, Vadianstrasse 26, St. Gallen, 9001, Switzerland.
- Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Blacket CT, Fuller JT, Bennett H, Crozier AJ, Dziano JK, Arnold JB. Just Run: Development of a theory-based motivational online intervention for promoting ongoing running participation. PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 2024; 71:102581. [PMID: 38061406 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Running is a popular form of physical activity yet discontinuation is common. Interventions targeting physical activity adoption have shown modest effects, often with little translation into long-term participation, which may limit the health benefits available to the wider community. This paper details the development of a new online running intervention (Just Run) aimed at improving continuation of running activity in new runners through a motivational and psychological lens, including aspects of design, content, refinement, and usability testing. A six-step intervention mapping process was used to develop a theory-based online intervention using a mix of research designs. Key stakeholders including runners, coaches and relevant experts in physical activity and behavior change provided valuable insight, feedback and refinement of the education to be delivered. The final Just Run intervention included ten modules delivered online over twelve weeks to promote ongoing running participation through videos, testimonials, and activities. Key themes identified through the literature and stakeholder engagement process related to goal setting, self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, social support and overcoming barriers to running participation. Usability testing confirmed the quality and suitability of the education to the target population. Just Run has been developed with a range of stakeholders to address an area of unmet need in the adoption and promotion of running. Just Run is a robust online intervention that has been designed and pre-tested with positive feedback and unique insights from key stakeholders. Further investigation is required to support its implementation to the wider community.
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- Chloe T Blacket
- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Australia.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Australia
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Nurrobi YAS, Winston K, Rahman AL, Falakhi MF, Aristya MP, Toaha AF, Larasaty IN, Dewangga R. Footsteps to Wellness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Walking Pace and Coronary Artery Disease Event. Cureus 2024; 16:e56926. [PMID: 38665701 PMCID: PMC11043612 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) poses a global health challenge, necessitating effective preventive strategies. Despite the pivotal role of physical activity in cardiovascular health, many fall short of recommended guidelines for daily physical activity. Simple and accessible, walking presents an opportunity, with increased pace emerging as a potential strategy for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Thus, we aimed to elucidate the potential association between walking pace and the risk of CAD events in adults without a prior history of CAD through a systematic review. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect without publication date restrictions to identify prospective cohorts that analyzed walking pace and adult CAD events. The literature search conducted from April 02, 2023, to August 21, 2023, identified a total of four studies (six cohorts) for meta-analysis using random-effects models. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to assess study quality, and data extraction involved two independent reviewers. The analysis calculated overall relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for those with the quickest walking paces compared to those with the slowest walking paces. A funnel plot analysis for publication bias and subgroup analysis were also conducted. Results from the meta-analysis involving 160,519 participants and 3,351 CAD events demonstrated a 46% decreased risk for those walking at the quickest pace (pooled RR = 0.54, 95% CI = 0.45-0.66). No significant heterogeneity was observed. In conclusion, walking pace emerges as a significant risk factor for CAD events in adults without a prior history of CAD. It serves as a potential screening tool to identify individuals at higher risk. Promoting a faster walking pace as a daily activity may effectively mitigate the burden of CAD.
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- Hospital Medicine, Bhakti Medicare Hospital, Cicurug, IDN
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- General Medicine, Hasri Ainun Habibie Regional Hospital, Parepare, IDN
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- General Medicine, Muhammadiyah Gresik Hospital, Gresik, IDN
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- General Medicine, Metropolitan Medical Centre Hospital, Jakarta, IDN
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- General Medicine, Labuang Baji Hospital, Makassar, IDN
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- Emergency Medicine, Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Gunung Jati, Cirebon, IDN
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Öztürk Ö, Uzun NN, Feyzioğlu Ö, Şahin D, Sarıtaş F, Tezcan ME. Investigation of factors affecting physical activity level in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome. ARP RHEUMATOLOGY 2024; 3:40-48. [PMID: 38368548 DOI: 10.63032/bfol5172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine physical activity levels and understand the factors influencing an active lifestyle among patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS). METHODS Ninety-seven patients participated in this multicentric study. Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The Inflammatory Arthritis Facilitators and Barriers (IFAB) questionnaire was used to evaluate perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity. RESULTS Forty-six patients were physically inactive and the rest of them were moderately active. Commonly identified barriers included a lack of motivation, fatigue, and pain. Conversely, knowledge of the health and mood benefits for physical activity emerged as a key motivator. Patients with better scores on facilitators and lower scores on barriers exhibited higher physical activity levels (p < 0.05). Notably, a high level of perceived facilitators of physical activity (odds ratio [OR]: 1.02; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.00 – 1.05) and reduced pain (OR: 0.81; 95% CI: 0.69 – 0.95) were linked to an active lifestyle. CONCLUSIONS This study emphasizes the role of motivation and awareness of the benefits of physical activity for health and mood in driving physical activity for patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome. Tailored physical activity programs that address psychological aspects and disease-related pain, and fatigue should be designed to counter sedentary lifestyles in pSS patients.
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- University of Health Sciences, Haydarpaşa Numune Research and Training Hospital
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Ewens M, Carroll C, Guenther E. Motivations and barriers to exercise among clinicians. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2024; 29:277-285. [PMID: 36576254 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2022.2162938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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According to Kirk & Rhodes (2011), Nooijen et al. (2018), and Saridi et al. (2019), the motivators and barriers to exercise are influenced by one's occupation, especially among those in the healthcare field. We sought to examine the barriers and motivators to physical activity that are distinctive to clinicians. Community hospital clinicians were surveyed regarding motivators and barriers to exercise that they experience, their burnout levels as described by an adaptation of the Mini-Z single item burnout scale, and average weekly exercise habits. The top barriers and motivators were then correlated to burnout levels, levels of physical activity, and demographics. We received 64 total responses from clinicians. The overall average level of burnout was 2.37 and the median level was 2. Approximately 38% of clinicians reported adhering to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines of 150 minutes of exercise per week, while 33% of clinicians exercise <75 minutes per week. The top general motivator was for one's own well-being and the top clinician-related motivator was reducing stress. The top two barriers to exercise were COVID-19 concerns at an indoor exercise facility and a lack of time. Higher average levels of burnout were experienced by those who marked being too stressed or too burnt out as barriers to exercise. Because of clinicians' roles in propagating healthy practices in their patients from their own habits, wellness programs should be aimed at capitalizing motivators to combat barriers that this group distinctively experiences. Efforts to improve physical and mental wellness among clinicians will translate into better provider and patient health outcomes.
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- M Ewens
- COMP-NW, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR, USA
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- Woodland Clinic Medical Group, CommonSpirit Health, Woodland, CA, USA
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- COMP-NW, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR, USA
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Fan CW, Chang YL, Huang PC, Fung XCC, Chen JK, Bevan N, O'Brien KS, Yeh YC, Chen HP, Chen IH, Lin IC, Griffiths MD, Lin CY. The tendency to avoid physical activity and sport scale (TAPAS): Rasch analysis with differential item functioning testing among a Chinese sample. BMC Psychol 2023; 11:369. [PMID: 37925470 PMCID: PMC10625701 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01377-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The benefits of physical activity are well-known to prevent multiple long-term health conditions. Physical appearance and weight-related stigma may influence individuals' decision to engage in physical activity and sport. Therefore, the present study examined the psychometric properties of a newly developed instrument, the Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS), using modern test theory. METHODS A total of 2319 university students were recruited from mainland China and they completed the TAPAS. Rasch analysis was used to examine the TAPAS' rating scaling functioning, test unidimensionality, item hierarchy, ceiling and floor effects, and differential item functioning (DIF). Moreover, the concurrent validity of the TAPAS was examined using the Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ), Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS), and body mass index (BMI). RESULTS Unidimensionality was confirmed except for one item. Items corresponding to attitude toward physical activity were more easily adopted compared to items corresponding to actual behavioral aspects. No ceiling and floor effects were found. No DIF existed in the TAPAS items. The TAPAS was strongly correlated with both the WSSQ and WBIS, but not BMI. CONCLUSION The study showed that overall, the TAPAS has robust psychometric properties. However, future research needs to address the misfit item and explore the feasibility of applying the TAPAS to other populations including wider ethnic groups, age ranges, and life stages.
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- Chia-Wei Fan
- Department of Occupational Therapy, AdventHealth University, 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando, FL, 32803, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Cardinal Tien Hospital, No. 362, Zhongzheng Rd., Xindian Dist, New Taipei, 231403, Taiwan
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Rd., East Dist, Tainan, 701401, Taiwan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd., Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Social Work, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Social Sciences, Monash University, 20 Chancellors Walk, Melbourne, 3800, Australia
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- School of Social Sciences, Monash University, 20 Chancellors Walk, Melbourne, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, 452, Huanqiu Rd., Luzhu Dist, Kaohsiung, 821004, Taiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, E-Da Hospital, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, 824, Taiwan.
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- Chinese Academy of Education Big Data, Qufu Normal University, 57 Jingxuan West Rd, Qufu, 273165, China
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- Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan.
- Department of Family Medicine, Asia University Hospital, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan.
- Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Leisure, Chienkuo Technology University, Changhua, 50094, Taiwan.
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- International Gaming Research Unit, Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Rd., East Dist, Tainan, 701401, Taiwan.
- University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran.
- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Rd., East Dist, Tainan, 701401, Taiwan.
- Biostatistics Consulting Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Rd., East Dist, Tainan, 701401, Taiwan.
- INTI International University, Negeri Sembilan, Nilai, Malaysia.
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Reljic D, Koller A, Herrmann HJ, Ekici AB, Neurath MF, Zopf Y. Differential Effects of Very-Low-Volume Exercise Modalities on Telomere Length, Inflammation, and Cardiometabolic Health in Obese Metabolic Syndrome Patients: A Subanalysis from Two Randomized Controlled Trials. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1847. [PMID: 37891926 PMCID: PMC10603979 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12101847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation are features of metabolic syndrome (MetS) that can contribute to the shortening of telomere length (TL), a marker of cellular ageing. Research indicates that exercise can positively influence MetS-associated conditions and TL. However, the effects of low-volume exercise types on TL are still unknown. We investigated the impact of very-low-volume high-intensity interval training (LV-HIIT), one-set resistance training (1-RT), and whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) on TL, inflammation, and cardiometabolic indices in 167 MetS patients. Data were derived from two randomized controlled trials where patients were allocated to an exercise group (2 sessions/week, for 12 weeks) or a control group. All groups received standard-care nutritional weight loss counselling. TL was determined as the T/S ratio (telomere to single-copy gene amount). All groups significantly reduced body weight (p < 0.05), but the T/S-ratio (p < 0.001) only increased with LV-HIIT. OS-related inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and lipopolysaccharide-binding protein) only decreased (p < 0.05) following LV-HIIT. The MetS severity z-score improved with LV-HIIT (p < 0.001) and 1-RT (p = 0.014) but not with WB-EMS. In conclusion, very-low-volume exercise modalities have differential effects on telomeres, inflammation, and cardiometabolic health. Only LV-HIIT but not strength-based low-volume exercise increased TL in MetS patients, presumably due to superior effects on OS-related inflammatory markers.
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- Dejan Reljic
- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (H.J.H.); (M.F.N.); (Y.Z.)
- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Genetic Epidemiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria;
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (H.J.H.); (M.F.N.); (Y.Z.)
- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (H.J.H.); (M.F.N.); (Y.Z.)
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (H.J.H.); (M.F.N.); (Y.Z.)
- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Kuenze C, Lisee C, Triplett A, Collins K, Walaszek M, Lewis J, Farner N, Harkey M, Baez S. Validation of a Survey to Characterize Barriers to Physical Activity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Athl Train 2023; 58:841-848. [PMID: 36521177 PMCID: PMC11215717 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0436.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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CONTEXT Although 84% of patients expected to return to activity within 1 year of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR), as few as 24% will return to their preinjury level of activity. By considering a patient's perceptions of reengagement in activity after ACLR, clinicians and researchers may be better equipped to implement interventions that are patient centered. OBJECTIVE To describe the validation of the ACL Reasons survey, a tool to aid clinicians and researchers in understanding patient perceptions of barriers to physical activity (PA) engagement after ACLR. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS The ACL Reasons survey was administered via Qualtrics to 78 patients 6 to 24 months after primary, unilateral ACLR. Patients were categorized as active, more challenging, or less active based on their responses to the ACL Reasons. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Development of the ACL Reasons survey occurred via an iterative process of drafting and revising based on feedback from a team of external expert reviewers. Tegner activity level, Marx activity score, the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcomes Score (KOOS), ACL Return to Sport after Injury score, and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia score were compared among groups using analysis-of-variance and Kruskal Wallis tests. RESULTS Groups differed based on Tegner activity level (P < .001), Marx activity score (P = .01), KOOS pain score (P = .02), KOOS symptom score (P = .04), KOOS sports and recreation score (P < .001), KOOS quality of life score (P < .001), ACL Return to Sport after Injury score (P < .001), and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia score (P < .001), with the less active group performing worse on each. Knee symptoms, fear of knee symptoms or movement, and fear of injury were the most common reasons for the change in PA engagement. CONCLUSIONS These results support the validity of the ACL Reasons survey as a tool for identifying barriers to PA engagement after ACLR. This tool may help facilitate communication between patients with ACLR and their health care providers to enhance patient-centered care.
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- MOTIONScience Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
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- Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing
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- MOTIONScience Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Uhlig-Reche H, Ontiveros D, Syzdek R, Mathews P, Dalal L, Amaro A, Wunnava N, Housammy Z, Schmitt B, Sharrief A, Gonzales NR. Description of Baseline Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge and Behavior in Acute Stroke/TIA Patients Enrolled in the Health Education on Information Retention and Behavior Change in Stroke (HERBS) Pilot Trial. Nutrients 2023; 15:3761. [PMID: 37686793 PMCID: PMC10490333 DOI: 10.3390/nu15173761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Lifestyle modifications after stroke are associated with better risk factor control and lower mortality. The primary objective of this study was to describe the knowledge of American Heart Association (AHA) recommendations for diet and exercise in survivors of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA). The secondary objectives were to describe their diet and exercise behaviors, self-efficacy (SE), behavioral intent (BI), stage of change, and barriers to change. Data are described from participants enrolled in a prospective educational intervention in mild stroke/TIA survivors. A multiple-choice questionnaire ascertained knowledge of AHA recommendations for diet and exercise, nutrition and physical activity behavior, SE, BI, stage of change, and barriers to change. Twenty-eight stroke/TIA survivors, with a mean age of 61.7 ± 11.8 years, completed questionnaires during their acute hospitalization. Participants underestimated the recommended intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and participation in aerobic exercise and overestimated the recommended intake of sugar and salt. SE demonstrated a significant positive association with combined behavior scores (rs = 0.36, p = 0.043). Greater knowledge of the AHA recommendations was not associated with healthier behavior, greater SE, higher BI, or more advanced stage of change. The gaps between AHA recommendations and stroke/TIA patient knowledge identifies an area for potential intervention in stroke prevention and recovery.
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- Hannah Uhlig-Reche
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
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- McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA (L.D.); (Z.H.)
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- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA (L.D.); (Z.H.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA (L.D.); (Z.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, Neurohospitalist & Stroke Section, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, USA (N.R.G.)
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- Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Neurohospitalist & Stroke Section, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, USA (N.R.G.)
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Khasanova A, Henagan TM. Exercise Is Medicine: How Do We Implement It? Nutrients 2023; 15:3164. [PMID: 37513581 PMCID: PMC10385293 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Exercise is well known to have beneficial effects on various disease states. In this paper, we broadly describe the fundamental concepts that are shared among various disease states, including obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease (CVD), heart failure (HF), cancer, and psychological well-being, and the beneficial effects of exercise training within these concepts. We highlight issues involved in implementing exercise recommendations and describe the potential impacts and challenges to medical professionals and patients. Problems are identified and discussed with respect to the future roles of professionals in the current built environment with its limited infrastructure to support current physical activity recommendations.
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- Aliya Khasanova
- Department of Family Medicine, Baton Rouge General Family Health Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
- Department of Family Medicine, Baton Rouge General Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Baton Rouge General Family Health Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
- Department of Family Medicine, Baton Rouge General Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
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Hasan ABMN, Sharif AB, Jahan I. Perceived barriers to maintain physical activity and its association to mental health status of Bangladeshi adults: a quantile regression approach. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8993. [PMID: 37268704 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36299-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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Insufficient physical activity and unhealthy lifestyle preferences have been significant concerns for decades. This study aimed to determine the perceived barriers to maintaining physical activity among adults in three major cities of Bangladesh and their association with mental health status. This is a cross-sectional study where 400 participants were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Twenty municipal wards were randomly selected from three cities, followed by a convenient selection of the study participants from each ward. Questionnaires about perceived physical activity barriers were developed based on previously published literature. The DASS-21 scale assessed the mental health status of the study participants. Descriptive statistics were applied to narrate the baseline characteristics of the respondents. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to check the normality of the perceived physical activity scores. Quantile regression analysis was applied to model the physical activity barrier scores depending on several covariates. Five quantiles were used: the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant for hypothesis testing. Among the respondents, 68.50% were male, half of them were married, 68.0% belonged to nuclear families, 48.0% completed graduate level education, 34.25% were service holders, one-third of the respondent's working hours were 6-8 h, and 19.50% belongs to the overweight and obese groups. Poor traffic and construction work near the road (60.30%) was seen as the most significant barrier to physical activity. Over half of the respondents stated that lack of time, facilities, and expenses hinder physical activity. Mental health status reported mild to extremely severe levels of depression (32%), anxiety (47%), and stress (42.50%), respectively. Significant associations between the perceived physical activity scores and gender, family type, occupation, income, BMI, anxiety, and depression were obtained. Ensuring a safe environment, facilitating accessibility and availability of low-cost exercise facilities, improving road and traffic conditions, and providing appropriate mental health counseling may help to mitigate physical activity barriers.
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- A B M Nahid Hasan
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Global Health Institute, North South University (NGHI), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Dakic JG, Hay-Smith J, Lin KY, Cook J, Frawley HC. Experience of Playing Sport or Exercising for Women with Pelvic Floor Symptoms: A Qualitative Study. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2023; 9:25. [PMID: 37097457 PMCID: PMC10127961 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-023-00565-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Women participate in sport at lower rates than men, and face unique challenges to participation. One in three women across all sports experience pelvic floor (PF) symptoms such as urinary incontinence during training/competition. There is a dearth of qualitative literature on women's experiences of playing sport/exercising with PF symptoms. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of symptomatic women within sports/exercise settings and the impact of PF symptoms on sports/exercise participation using in-depth semi-structured interviews. RESULTS Twenty-three women (age 26-61 years) who had experienced a breadth of PF symptom type, severity and bother during sport/exercise participated in one-one interviews. Women played a variety of sports and levels of participation. Qualitative content analysis was applied leading to identification of four main themes: (1) I can't exercise the way I would like to (2) it affects my emotional and social well-being, (3) where I exercise affects my experience and (4) there is so much planning to be able to exercise. Women reported extensive impact on their ability to participate in their preferred type, intensity and frequency of exercise. Women experienced judgement from others, anger, fear of symptoms becoming known and isolation from teams/group exercise settings as a consequence of symptoms. Meticulous and restrictive coping strategies were needed to limit symptom provocation during exercise, including limiting fluid intake and careful consideration of clothing/containment options. CONCLUSION Experiencing PF symptoms during sport/exercise caused considerable limitation to participation. Generation of negative emotions and pain-staking coping strategies to avoid symptoms, limited the social and mental health benefits typically associated with sport/exercise in symptomatic women. The culture of the sporting environment influenced whether women continued or ceased exercising. In order to promote women's participation in sport, co-designed strategies for (1) screening and management of PF symptoms and (2) promotion of a supportive and inclusive culture within sports/exercise settings are needed.
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- Jodie G Dakic
- Department of Physiotherapy, Monash University, 47 - 49 Moorooduc Highway Frankston, Victoria, 3199, Australia.
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Parkville, 3010, Australia.
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- Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, PO Box 7343, Wellington South, 6242, New Zealand
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- Department of Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, Ta-Hsueh Road, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, Ta-Hsueh Road, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Plenty Rd &, Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora, VIC, 3086, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St., Parkville 3010, VIC, Australia
- Allied Health Research, The Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
- Allied Health Research, Mercy Hospital for Women, Studley Rd, Heidelberg, VIC, 3084, Australia
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Self-Reported Physical Activity and Perception of Athleticism in American Equestrian Athletes. J Phys Act Health 2023; 20:169-179. [PMID: 36669501 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2022-0398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Over 75% of American adults are not meeting aerobic and muscular physical activity recommendations, with the majority being females. Equestrian activities are a potential avenue to increase physical activity, especially in females who account for approximately 90% of sport participants. This study describes perceptions of equestrian activities and establishes the patterns of self-reported equestrian, barn work, and nonequestrian physical activity engagement to understand participation in activities that may sustain physical activity across the lifespan. METHODS American equestrians (n = 2551) completed an anonymous online survey with questions about perceptions and benefits of equestrian activities, demographics, and engagement in equestrian activities, barn work, and nonequestrian activities. RESULTS There were 2039 completed responses, (95.6% female), with representation from all regions of the United States. Professionals (20.6%), amateurs (39.1%), and recreational (40.3%) comprised participation status. Significantly fewer recreational participants perceived equestrian as physical activity and as a sport than amateurs (P < .05) and professionals (P < .05). Engagement in equestrian and barn work physical activity was significantly higher in professionals (P < .0001), followed by amateurs (P < .0001), with the lowest in recreational equestrians (P = .001). Professional and amateur equestrians engaged in significantly more nonequestrian physical activity than recreational participants (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Equestrian physical activity engagement is dependent on the status of participation. Equestrian, barn work, and nonequestrian physical activity do meet physical activity aerobic and muscular recommendations and should be encouraged as a physical activity for females across the lifespan.
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Profile and predictors of barriers to physical activities: a cross-sectional assessment focusing community dwellers visiting a public healthcare institute of Quetta city, Pakistan. J Public Health (Oxf) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-022-01781-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Reljic D, Eichhorn A, Herrmann HJ, Neurath MF, Zopf Y. Very Low-Volume, High-Intensity Interval Training Mitigates Negative Health Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic-Induced Physical Inactivity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12308. [PMID: 36231609 PMCID: PMC9565952 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Initially, we aimed to investigate the impact of a one-year worksite low-volume, high-intensity interval training (LOW-HIIT) on cardiometabolic health in 114 sedentary office workers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, LOW-HIIT was discontinued after 6 months and participants were followed up for 6 months to analyze physical activity/exercise behavior and outcome changes during lockdown. Health examinations, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing and the assessment of cardiometabolic markers were performed baseline (T-1), after 6 months (T-2, termination of worksite LOW-HIIT) and 12 months (T-3, follow-up). Cycle ergometer LOW-HIIT (5 × 1 min at 85-95% HRmax) was performed 2×/week. For follow-up analyses, participants were classified into three groups: HIIT-group (continued home-based LOW-HIIT), EX-group (continued other home-based exercises), and NO-EX-group (discontinued LOW-HIIT/exercise). At T-2, VO2max (+1.5 mL/kg/min, p = 0.002), mean arterial blood pressure (MAB, -4 mmHg, p < 0.001), HbA1c (-0.2%, p = 0.005) and self-reported quality of life (QoL, +5 points, p < 0.001) were improved. At T-3, HIIT-group maintained VO2max and QoL and further improved MAB. EX-group maintained MAB and QoL but experienced a VO2max decrease. In NON-EX, VO2max, MAB and QoL deteriorated. We conclude that LOW-HIIT can be considered a promising option to improve cardiometabolic health in real-life conditions and to mitigate physical inactivity-related negative health impacts during lockdowns.
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- Dejan Reljic
- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Reljic D, Zieseniss N, Herrmann HJ, Neurath MF, Zopf Y. Protein Supplementation Does Not Maximize Adaptations to Low-Volume High-Intensity Interval Training in Sedentary, Healthy Adults: A Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Randomized Study. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14193883. [PMID: 36235536 PMCID: PMC9572362 DOI: 10.3390/nu14193883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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There is ample evidence that specific nutritional strategies can enhance adaptions to resistance and endurance training. However, it is still unclear whether post-session protein supplementation may increase the effects of low-volume high-intensity interval training (LOW-HIIT). We examined the impact of LOW-HIIT combined with protein vs. placebo supplementation on cardiometabolic health indices in sedentary healthy individuals. Forty-seven participants (31.1 ± 8.0 yrs) performed cycle ergometer LOW-HIIT (5−10x1 min at 80−95% maximum heart rate) for eight weeks and randomly received double-blinded 40 g of whey protein (PRO-HIIT, N = 24) or an isocaloric placebo (maltodextrin, PLA-HIIT, N = 23) after each session. The maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max, primary outcome) and several secondary cardiometabolic outcomes were determined pre-/post-intervention. VO2max increased in PRO-HIIT (+2.8 mL/kg/min, p = 0.003) and PLA-HIIT (+3.5 mL/kg/min, p < 0.001). Systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased in PRO-HIIT (−7/3 mmHg, p < 0.05) and PLA-HIIT (−8/5 mmHg, p < 0.001). Gamma glutamyl transferase (−2 U/L, p = 0.003) decreased in PRO-HIIT and alanine aminotransferase (−3 U/L, p = 0.014) in PLA-HIIT. There were no significant between-group differences in any of the outcome changes. In conclusion, LOW-HIIT improved VO2max and other cardiometabolic markers irrespective of the supplementation condition. Post-session protein supplementation does not seem to provide any additional benefit to LOW-HIIT in improving cardiometabolic health in sedentary healthy individuals.
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- Dejan Reljic
- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-9131-85-45220
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Hector-Center for Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- German Center Immunotherapy (DZI), University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Ulmenweg 18, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Hernandez ED, Guzman CA, Seron P. Interventions based on environmental determinants for nutritional and physical activity behaviours in Colombia: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e060085. [PMID: 36123059 PMCID: PMC9486334 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify, systematically, the interventions based on environmental determinants to improve the nutritional and physical activity (PA) habits available in Colombia. DESIGN A scoping review was performed according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute. STUDY SELECTION All studies about intervention programmes for PA and nutritional behaviours in Colombia were included. METHODS Searches in Medline/PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Scielo and Lilacs, using MeSH, Decs and Emtree terms, were performed up to August 2020. Additionally, a manual search was made in specialised national journals. An internet documentary search of the official websites on policies and programmes by departmental, district and municipal secretariats was also performed.Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts. Then, the full texts were reviewed to select documents to be included.Data management relevant information from selected documents and articles was extracted. A descriptive analysis was considered. RESULTS Sixty-seven documents and 70 published articles were found. The programmes were identified in 13 initiatives, 7 in the area of PA and 6 with a nutrition focus. They were on physical and social environmental modifications such as the 'muévete' ('get moving') programmes in Bogota, Quindio and Cartagena; a modification of 'ciclovía'; or bicycle path programmes as well as nutrition programmes in schools, universities and companies. CONCLUSION This scoping review identified national programmes and policies in Colombia in the area of nutrition and PA from the environmental perspective in different scenarios: from schools to workplaces and communities. The need to implement such programmes from public and private institutions is also noted, promoting the practice of PA and healthy eating in every scenario in the national territory. New research to determine the impact of these programmes is essential to get a glimpse of the effects of these programmes and the implications for public health.
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- Edgar D Hernandez
- Facultad de Medicina, Human Movement Department, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
- Physical Therapy Department, Hospital Universitario Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación & CIGES, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Confortin SC, Rocha PRH, Silva BGCD, Menezes AMB, Horta BL, Gonçalves H, Bettiol H, Barbieri MA, Saraiva MDCP, Alves MTSSDBE, Batista RFL, Cardoso VC, Silva ICMD, Silva AAMD. Physical activity in birth cohorts of three Brazilian cities (Ribeirão Preto, Pelotas, and São Luís): A cross-sectional study. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE EPIDEMIOLOGIA 2022; 25:e220024. [PMID: 36074452 DOI: 10.1590/1980-549720220024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the prevalence of physical activity among subjects from birth cohorts of three cities located in different regions of Brazil according to sociodemographic characteristics and sex, comparing the relationships within and between cohorts. METHODS Cross-sectional study involving 12,724 adolescents and young adults who participated in five birth cohorts: Ribeirão Preto [1978/79 (37/39 years old in 2016) and 1994 (22 years in 2016)]; Pelotas [1982 (30 years in 2012) and 1993 (22 years in 2015)], and São Luís [1997/98 (18/19 years in 2016)]. Leisure-time physical activity was evaluated with questionnaires (insufficiently active: <150 min/week and active: ≥150 min/week) and moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was objectively measured by accelerometry. Those, in each city, were evaluated accordingly to skin color, socioeconomic classification, and study/work activities. RESULTS The prevalence of leisure-time physical activity ranged from 29.2% at 30 years old in Pelotas to 54.6% among adolescents from São Luís. The prevalence of leisure-time physical activity was higher among younger people (54.6% in São Luís 1997), while the same was not observed for total physical activity. MVPA (3rd tercile) was higher in the cohorts from Pelotas and São Luís. The prevalence of leisure-time physical activity and MVPA was higher in men. The data showed that the variation in physical activity was associated with sex and sociodemographic conditions in all cohorts. CONCLUSION Sociodemographic characteristics should be considered when promoting leisure-time physical activity and actions aimed at young people, and adults who are more socioeconomically vulnerable should be encouraged.
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- Susana Cararo Confortin
- Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Collective Health Postgraduate Program - São Luís (MA), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology - Pelotas (RS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology - Pelotas (RS), Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School - Ribeirão Preto (SP), Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School - Ribeirão Preto (SP), Brazil
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Tenorio-Mucha J, Busta-Flores P, De la Cruz-Saldaña T, Montufar-Crespo SM, Malaga G, Bernabe-Ortiz A, Lazo-Porras M. Pilot Feasibility Assessment of a Tailored Physical Activity Prescription in Overweight and Obese People in a Public Hospital. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10774. [PMID: 36078490 PMCID: PMC9517763 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a tailored physical activity (PA) prescription in overweight and obese people in a tertiary hospital in Lima, Peru. A feasibility pre-post-pilot study was conducted using mixed methods. Participants received a tailored prescription scheme for PA that lasted twelve weeks. It included two prescription sessions, three follow-up phone calls, and three evaluations. Primary feasibility outcomes were recruitment, visits, and phone call adherence. Primary intervention outcomes were self-reported PA levels and the 6 min walk test. Out of 228 people invited to participate, 30 were enrolled and received the first session of prescription, 11 went to the second session, and 21 went to the final evaluation; phone call participation decreased progressively during follow-up. There were no differences in the 6th week and the 12th week compared to the baseline for all the measures, except in the 6 min walk test. The participants considered the intervention was well designed, but they suggested complementing it with dietary instructions. The prescription of PA in overweight and obese people is feasible for promoting PA, but its implementation requires refinements to anticipate possible barriers to changing behavior.
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- Janeth Tenorio-Mucha
- CONEVID, Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia, Facultad de Medicina “Alberto Hurtado”, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
- CRONICAS Centre of Excellence in Chronic Diseases, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
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- CONEVID, Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia, Facultad de Medicina “Alberto Hurtado”, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
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- CONEVID, Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia, Facultad de Medicina “Alberto Hurtado”, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
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- CONEVID, Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia, Facultad de Medicina “Alberto Hurtado”, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
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- CRONICAS Centre of Excellence in Chronic Diseases, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
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- CONEVID, Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia, Facultad de Medicina “Alberto Hurtado”, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
- CRONICAS Centre of Excellence in Chronic Diseases, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima 15102, Peru
- Division of Tropical and Humanitarian Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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Arigo D, Lobo AF, Ainsworth MC, Baga K, Pasko K. Development and Initial Testing of a Personalized, Adaptive, and Socially Focused Web Tool to Support Physical Activity Among Women in Midlife: Multidisciplinary and User-Centered Design Approach. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e36280. [PMID: 35881431 PMCID: PMC9364169 DOI: 10.2196/36280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Women in midlife are vulnerable to developing cardiovascular disease, particularly those who have conditions such as hypertension. Physical activity (PA) can reduce risk, but efforts to promote PA in this population have been only modestly effective. More attention to social influences on PA behavior may be useful, particularly social support and social comparison processes. Activating these processes with digital tools can provide easy access that is flexible to the needs of women in midlife. OBJECTIVE This paper describes the user-centered design processes of developing and conducting initial evaluation of a personalized and adaptive web application, tailored to the social needs of women in midlife. The goal was to gather feedback from the population of interest, before and during the design process. METHODS This study was conducted in 4 stages. The first and second authors (DA and AFL) developed technical specifications, informed by their experience with the population of interest. We collected feedback on potential content for the web application with women in midlife using both interviews (5/10, 50%; mean age 47.4, SD 6.66 years; mean BMI 35.3, SD 9.55 kg/m2) and surveys (5/10, 50%; mean age 51, SD 6.60 years; mean BMI 32.7, SD 8.39 kg/m2). We used their feedback to inform support messages and peer profiles (ie, sources of social comparison information). Nine members of the behavioral science team and 3 testers unfamiliar with the web application completed internal testing. We conducted naturalistic functionality testing with a different group of women in midlife (n=5; mean age 50, SD 6.26 years; mean BMI 30.1, SD 5.83 kg/m2), who used the web application as intended for 4 days and provided feedback at the end of this period. RESULTS Iterative storyboard development resulted in programming specifications for a prototype of the web application. We used content feedback to select and refine the support messages and peer profiles to be added. The following 2 rounds of internal testing identified bugs and other problems regarding the web application's functioning and full data collection procedure. Problems were addressed or logged for future consideration. Naturalistic functionality testing revealed minimal further problems; findings showed preliminary acceptability of the web application and suggested that women may select different social content across days. CONCLUSIONS A multidisciplinary and user-centered design approach led to a personalized and adaptive web application, tailored to the social needs of women in midlife. Findings from testing with this population demonstrated the feasibility and acceptability of the new application and supported further development toward its use in daily life. We describe several potential uses of the web application and next steps for its development. We also discuss the lessons learned and offer recommendations for future collaborations between behavioral and computer scientists to develop similar tools.
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- Danielle Arigo
- Department of Psychology, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
- Department of Family Medicine, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ, United States
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- Department of Computer Science, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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Bates LC, Damare MI, Hanson ED, Moore JB, Bae-Jump V, Meyer ML, Stoner L. Sedentary Behavior Reduction: A Stepwise Approach to Increasing Physical Activity and Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Rev Cardiovasc Med 2022; 23:250. [PMID: 39076920 PMCID: PMC11266804 DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2307250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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Endometrial cancer survivors experience high rates of cardiovascular disease (e.g., heart disease, obesity, diabetes). The heightened cardiovascular disease risk may be attributed to cancer treatment coupled with sub-optimal lifestyle behaviors following treatment, including high amounts of sedentary behavior (SB). Public health agencies have graded the association of evidence between SB and cardiovascular disease as strong. However, while clinicians may wish to prescribe SB substitution strategies to reduce SB, guidelines do not currently exist. An additional challenge to behavior change pertains to the unique barriers that endometrial cancer survivors face, including treatment-associated fatigue and limited self-efficacy. Engaging in healthy movement behaviors, including minimizing SB and achieving recommended amounts of physical activity, are critical for health and well-being as well as cardiometabolic disease prevention. The purpose of this perspective paper is to propose an informed approach to physical activity promotion aimed to initiate movement and promote long-term behavior change by starting with an emphasis on reducing SB in endometrial cancer survivors. First, we address why endometrial cancer survivors should be targeted with SB reduction. Then, we suggest a stepwise approach to increasing physical activity by starting with SB reduction, including consideration to behavioral theories. Finally, we provide suggestions for future directions.
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- Lauren C. Bates
- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Human Movement Science Curriculum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Human Movement Science Curriculum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Implementation Science, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Division of Gynecology Oncology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
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- Human Movement Science Curriculum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Human Movement Science Curriculum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Larsson A, Barenfeld E, Fors A, Gjertsson I, Bergenheim A, Mannerkorpi K. Person-centred health plans for physical activity in persons with chronic widespread pain (CWP) - a retrospective descriptive review. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 45:1857-1864. [PMID: 35658763 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2077992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Physical activity is recommended as first-choice treatment in chronic pain conditions. The aim was to describe the content and perceptions of person-centred health plans, and to evaluate patients' implementation of the health plan in their everyday life. MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive retrospective review was conducted of person-centred health plans to support physical activity in 133 participants. Quantitative content analysis was used to analyse the content of the health plans. Questionnaires on physical activity and on implementation and perception of the health plans, and a test of physical capacity were administered. RESULTS Participants' goals were found to be related to physical function (n = 118), general health (n = 90), activity and participation (n = 80) and symptoms (n = 35). Participants identified personal (n = 174), social (n = 69) and material resources (n = 36). They identified fears and obstacles related to health issues (n = 95), difficulties getting it done (n = 41), competing priorities (n = 19) and contextual factors (n = 12). Participants identified need for external support (n = 110). Participants' level of physical activity and physical capacity increased significantly during the first 6 months of the study. CONCLUSION The person-centred approach seems helpful in enhancing motivation to achieve set goals and strengthen self-efficacy in physical activity also supported by increased physical activity and physical capacity. Implications for rehabilitationA person-centred approach can be helpful to enhance motivation to achieve set goals and self-efficacy to manage symptoms when engaging in physical activity.Shared documentation of a personal health plan helps to visualize resources to promote regular physical activity as well as alternative ways to reach set goals.The co-created health-plan captures the participant's goals, resources, fears and need of support, helps the participant to overcome challenges, and supports the participant to be physically active.
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- Anette Larsson
- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Section of Health and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Research, Education, Development & Innovation, Primary Health Care, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden.,General Practice/Family Medicine, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Research, Education, Development & Innovation, Primary Health Care, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden.,Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC), University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Section of Health and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Research, Education, Development & Innovation, Primary Health Care, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Section of Health and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Clina JG, Pan Z, Wyatt HR, Peters JC, Hill JO, Sayer RD. Secondary analysis of a university‐based weight loss program in on‐campus versus off‐campus employees. Obes Sci Pract 2022; 8:767-774. [PMID: 36483127 PMCID: PMC9722460 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Introduction Many barriers prevent individuals from regularly engaging in physical activity (PA), including lack of time and access to facilities. Providing free gym membership close to one's work may alleviate both time and financial barriers, increase PA, and result in greater weight loss. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to determine if gym usage, self-reported leisure PA, and weight loss differed between participants working on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (ON) versus working off-campus (OFF) during a 6-month weight loss trial. Methods 117 adults (ON, n = 62; OFF, n = 55) with overweight or obesity received free gym memberships for the duration of trial. Average gym check ins/week, self-report leisure PA, weight, and fat and lean mass were compared between groups. Results ON reported more check-ins than OFF (ON, 0.93 ± 0.16 times/week; OFF, 0.55 ± 0.10 times/week p = 0.038). Both groups reported increased leisure PA, with ON reporting more leisure PA than OFF at month 4. Both groups had reductions in weight and fat mass, which were similar between groups. Conclusion Gym usage in both groups was low, suggesting that convenient and free gym access only marginally promoted use of provided facilities, likely having little additional impact on PA and weight change. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION The parent trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02627105.
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- Julianne G. Clina
- Department of Nutrition Sciences University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama USA
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- Department of Pediatrics Children's Hospital Colorado Research Institute Anschutz Medical Campus Denver Colorado USA
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama USA
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora Colorado USA
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama USA
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama USA
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Koh YS, Asharani PV, Devi F, Roystonn K, Wang P, Vaingankar JA, Abdin E, Sum CF, Lee ES, Müller-Riemenschneider F, Chong SA, Subramaniam M. A cross-sectional study on the perceived barriers to physical activity and their associations with domain-specific physical activity and sedentary behaviour. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1051. [PMID: 35614402 PMCID: PMC9132675 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13431-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour have detrimental consequences to the individual and the economy. Our study examined the prevalence of perceived barriers to physical activity in Singapore’s adult population and their associations with physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Methods This cross-sectional analysis utilised data from a nationwide survey in Singapore. Participants (n = 2867) were recruited from February 2019 to March 2020. The independent variables were internal (e.g. fatigue, age) and external (e.g. weather, cost) perceived barriers to physical activity. The outcomes were domain-specific physical activity (work, transport and leisure) and sedentary behaviour, all of which were assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. The associations were examined using zero-inflated negative binomial regressions for physical activity and linear regression for sedentary behaviour. Results The median (Interquartile range) for work-related, transport-related and leisure-related physical activity were 0 (0 – 1440), 600 (160 – 1120) and 360 (0 – 1080) MET (metabolic equivalent)-minutes per week. The median sedentary behaviour (IQR) was 360 (240 – 540) minutes per day. The top three barriers were lack of time (65.3%), fatigue (64.7%) and pollution (56.1%). After adjustment, the level of transport-related physical activity was lower for respondents who cited lacking pavement or parks as a barrier, but higher for those who indicated cost and safety concerns. Respondents who reported pollution as a barrier were more likely to engage in transport-related physical activity. The level of leisure-related physical activity was lower for respondents indicating weather, lack of time and age as barriers, but higher for those reporting safety concerns. The odds of engaging in leisure-related physical activity was lower for those citing age, cost and fatigue as barriers, but higher for those indicating the weather. Sedentary behaviour was positively associated with work and limited accessibility to exercise facilities, but negatively with safety concerns. Conclusion Individuals can be motivated to overcome internal barriers (fatigue, lack of time, cost and age) through social support and emphasis on exercise benefits. External barriers (weather and lack of pavements or parks) can be reduced by raising awareness of existing infrastructure. Sedentary behaviour can be improved by implementing workplace measures, such as reducing the time spent sitting. Supplementary information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-022-13431-2.
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- Yen Sin Koh
- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Admiralty Medical Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore, Singapore.,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Division, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Singapore.,Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Shang B, Duan Y, Brehm W, Liang W. Subjective Theories of Chinese Office Workers With Irregular Physical Activity: An Interview-Based Study. Front Psychol 2022; 13:854855. [PMID: 35529547 PMCID: PMC9072660 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.854855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objectives Individuals with irregular physical activity (PA) participation are defined as fluctuators. This study aimed to comprehend how fluctuators’ perceived barriers and motivators in their subjective theories are exhibited and cognitively represented in relation to their everyday PA practices and lapses. Methods The design of “Research Program Subjective Theories” was used to explore and present fluctuators’ cognition concerning PA participation. Thirty fluctuators were invited to a semi-structured interview. By inductive and deductive coding, fluctuators’ verbal data were converted into word categories for extracting commonalities and comparing differences. By retaining the remaining word categories of high frequency and exploring the interrelationships among the remained word categories using statistical analyses, a superstructure (i.e., visualized representation of fluctuators’ overall cognition) including fluctuators’ main PA motivators, barriers, and behavioral outcomes was compiled. Results Fluctuators face common motivators as barriers, such as lack of time, lack of willpower, lack of social support, and physical reasons (discomfort, injuries, or diseases). Fluctuators’ subjective theories primarily differed in motivational configurations. The physically motivated fluctuators (i.e., those predominantly motivated by physically related motivators) were more linked with low PA level, while the mixed motivated fluctuators (i.e., motivated by both physically related and emotionally or socially related motivators) were more likely associated with moderate PA level. The exemplars of the three typical fluctuators were also demonstrated to reveal their real experiences and situations in the daily life context. Conclusion Due to the fact that fluctuation research is still in its infancy, this study represents a significant opportunity to promote knowledge growth in this area. Future studies are recommended to convert findings of the present study into interventions that benefit fluctuators in overcoming perceived barriers and enhancing motivations to eventually participate in regular PA.
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- Borui Shang
- Department of Social Sciences, Hebei Sport University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Centre for Health and Exercise Science Research, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Masterson-Algar P, Jenkins SR, Windle G, Morris-Webb E, Takahashi CK, Burke T, Rosa I, Martinez AS, Torres-Mattos EB, Taddei R, Morrison V, Kasten P, Bryning L, Cruz de Oliveira NR, Gonçalves LR, Skov MW, Beynon-Davies C, Bumbeer J, Saldiva PHN, Leão E, Christofoletti RA. When One Health Meets the United Nations Ocean Decade: Global Agendas as a Pathway to Promote Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research on Human-Nature Relationships. Front Psychol 2022; 13:809009. [PMID: 35465503 PMCID: PMC9019153 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.809009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Strong evidence shows that exposure and engagement with the natural world not only improve human wellbeing but can also help promote environmentally friendly behaviors. Human-nature relationships are at the heart of global agendas promoted by international organizations including the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “One Health” and the United Nations (UN) “Ocean Decade.” These agendas demand collaborative multisector interdisciplinary efforts at local, national, and global levels. However, while global agendas highlight global goals for a sustainable world, developing science that directly addresses these agendas from design through to delivery and outputs does not come without its challenges. In this article, we present the outcomes of international meetings between researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers from the United Kingdom and Brazil. We propose a model for interdisciplinary work under such global agendas, particularly the interface between One Health and the UN Ocean Decade and identify three priority research areas closely linked to each other: human-nature connection, conservation-human behavior, and implementation strategies (bringing stakeholders together). We also discuss a number of recommendations for moving forward.
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- School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- School of Natural Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, Santos, Brazil
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, Santos, Brazil
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- School of Human and Behavioural Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, Santos, Brazil
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- College of Human Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, Santos, Brazil
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- School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil
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Battista S, Manoni M, Dell'Isola A, Englund M, Palese A, Testa M. Giving an account of patients' experience: A qualitative study on the care process of hip and knee osteoarthritis. Health Expect 2022; 25:1140-1156. [PMID: 35266257 PMCID: PMC9122415 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite the publication of clinical practice guidelines, the quality of the care process as experienced by patients with osteoarthritis (OA) appears suboptimal. Hence, this study investigates how patients with OA experience their disease and care process, highlighting potential elements that can enhance or spoil it, to optimise their quality of care. METHODS A qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews. Patients with hip and knee OA in Italy were interviewed. The interview guide was created by a pool of health professionals and patients. The interviews were analysed through a theme-based analysis following a philosophy of descriptive phenomenological research. RESULTS Our analysis revealed seven main themes: (1) Experiencing a sense of uncertainty, as interviewees perceived treatment choices not to be based on medical evidence; (2) Establishing challenging relationships with the self and the other, as they did not feel understood and felt ashamed or hopeless about their condition; (3) Being stuck in one's own or the health professionals' beliefs about the disease management, as a common thought was the perception of movement as something dangerous together with a frequent prescription of passive therapies; (4) Dealing with one's own attitudes towards the disease; Understanding (5) the barriers to and (6) the facilitators of the adherence to therapeutic exercise, which revolve around the therapy cost, the time needed and the patients' willingness to change their life habits and (7) Developing an uneasy relationship with food since the diet was considered as something that "you force yourself to follow" and overeating as a way "to eat your feelings". CONCLUSION The lack of clear explanations and a negative attitude towards first-line nonsurgical treatments (mainly physical exercise), which are considered as a way to fill the time while waiting for surgery, underlines the importance of providing patients with adequate information about OA treatments and to better explain the role of first-line intervention in the care of OA. This will enhance patient-centred and shared decision-making treatments. PATIENT CONTRIBUTION Patients with hip and knee OA participated in creating the interview and contributed with their experience of their care process.
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- Simone Battista
- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Savona, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Savona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Orthopedics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Savona, Italy
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Dakic JG, Cook J, Hay-Smith J, Lin KY, Ekegren C, Frawley HC. Pelvic Floor Symptoms Are an Overlooked Barrier to Exercise Participation: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey of 4556 Women Who Are Symptomatic. Phys Ther 2022; 102:pzab284. [PMID: 34939122 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to: (1) investigate barriers to exercise in women with pelvic floor (PF) symptoms (urinary incontinence [UI], anal incontinence [AI], and pelvic organ prolapse [POP]); (2) determine factors associated with reporting PF symptoms as a substantial exercise barrier; and (3) investigate the association between reporting PF symptoms as an exercise barrier and physical inactivity. METHODS In this cross-sectional survey, Australian women who were 18 to 65 years of age and had PF symptoms completed an anonymous online survey (May-September 2018) containing validated PF and physical activity questionnaires: Questionnaire for Female Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis, Incontinence Severity Index, Pelvic Floor Bother Questionnaire, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Participants reported exercise barriers and the degree to which the barriers limited participation. Binary logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with (1) identifying PF symptoms as a substantial exercise barrier and (2) physical inactivity. RESULTS In this cohort (N = 4556), 31% (n = 1429) reported PF symptoms as a substantial exercise barrier; UI was the most frequently reported barrier. Two-thirds of participants who identified POP and UI as exercise barriers had stopped exercising. The odds of reporting PF symptoms as a substantial exercise barrier were significantly higher for women with severe UI (odds ratio [OR] = 4.77; 95% CI = 3.60-6.34), high symptom bother (UI OR = 10.19; 95% CI = 7.24-14.37; POP OR = 22.38; 95% CI = 13.04-36.60; AI OR = 29.66; 95% CI = 7.21-122.07), those who had a vaginal delivery (1 birth OR = 2.04; 95% CI = 1.63-2.56), or those with a third- or fourth-degree obstetric tear (OR = 1.47; 95% CI = 1.24-1.76). The odds of being physically inactive were greater in women who identified PF symptoms as an exercise barrier than in those who did not (OR = 1.33; 95% CI = 1.1-1.59). CONCLUSION One in 3 women reported PF symptoms as a substantial exercise barrier, and this was associated with increased odds of physical inactivity. IMPACT Physical inactivity is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in women. Pelvic floor symptoms stop women participating in exercise and are associated with physical inactivity. Screening and management of PF symptoms could allow women to remain physically active across their life span. LAY SUMMARY Pelvic floor symptoms are a substantial barrier to exercise in women of all ages, causing them to stop exercising and increasing the odds of being physical inactive. Physical therapists can screen and help women manage their PF symptoms so that they remain physically active.
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- Jodie G Dakic
- Department of Physiotherapy, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
- Allied Health Research, The Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Research, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Nelson RK, Hafner SM, Cook AC, Sterner NJ, Butler EL, Jakiemiec BE, Saltarelli WA. Exercise During Pregnancy: What Do OB/GYNs Believe and Practice? A Descriptive Analysis. WOMEN'S HEALTH REPORTS (NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.) 2022; 3:274-280. [PMID: 35262066 PMCID: PMC8896212 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2021.0132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Introduction: Although regular exercise is recommended during non-complicated pregnancies to promote maternal and fetal/infant health, estimates suggest that only 15% of expectant mothers achieve current exercise recommendations. Although lack of motivation and fear related to potential fetal injury are often cited as reasons for not engaging in regular physical activity/exercise during pregnancy, less is understood about individual attitudes and practice habits of obstetrician and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) regarding exercise recommendations that may influence patient engagement in exercise during pregnancy. Purpose: To describe the attitudes, knowledge, and clinical practice of OB/GYNs regarding exercise during pregnancy. Methods: Surveys were sent via U.S. mail to 950 practicing OB/GYNs identified via publicly available databases. The survey included 11 questions regarding demographic information, exercise physiology knowledge, as well as their attitudes and clinical practice recommendations regarding exercise during pregnancy. Results: One hundred thirty-nine completed surveys were returned (14.6% response rate). Ninety-four percent of physicians surveyed agreed that there are benefits of exercise during pregnancy and/or the benefits of exercise during pregnancy outweigh the risks. Ninety-eight percent of physicians surveyed reported that they (or their medical staff) routinely advise their patients to exercise during pregnancy and 46% reported discussing exercise guidelines related to time, intensity, and type of exercise. Only 13% of physicians surveyed reported taking a semester-long exercise physiology course, yet 27% of physicians surveyed reported developing personalized exercise prescriptions for all (6%) or some (21%) of their patients. Conclusions: Low exercise engagement among expectant mothers does not appear to be due to a lack of guidance or negative views of OB/GYNs regarding exercise during pregnancy.
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- Rachael K. Nelson
- Division of Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Exercise and Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
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Huang Z, Ho JS, Ven Yap Q, Chan YH, Tan SY, Ya NKS, Low LP, Tan HC, Koh WP, Chua TSJ, Yoon S. Patterns of motivators and barriers to heart health behaviors among adults with behavior-modifiable cardiovascular risk factors: A population-based survey in Singapore. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0262752. [PMID: 35051229 PMCID: PMC8775312 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Motivators and barriers are pivotal factors in the adoption of health behaviors. This study aims to identify patterns of the motivators and barriers influencing heart health behaviors among multi-ethnic Asian adults with behavior-modifiable risk factors for heart disease, namely obesity, physical inactivity and smoking. METHODS A population-based survey of 1,000 participants was conducted in Singapore. Participants were assessed for behavior-modifiable risk factors and asked about motivators and barriers to heart health behaviors. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to identify factors underlying motivator and barrier question items. Logistic regression was conducted to examine the associations of motivator and barrier factors with sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS The twenty-five motivator and barrier items were classified into three (outcome expectations, external cues and significant others including family and friends) and four (external circumstances, limited self-efficacy and competence, lack of perceived susceptibility, benefits and intentions and perceived lack of physical capability) factors respectively. Among participants with behavior-modifiable risk factors, those with lower education were more likely to be low in motivation factor of "outcome expectations" and "external cues". The well-educated were more likely to be high in the barrier factor of "lack of perceived susceptibility, benefits and intention" and were less likely to have the motivation factor of "significant others (family or friends)". Those aged 60-75 years had low motivations and high barriers compared to their younger counterparts. Older age was more likely to be low in motivation factor of "outcome expectations" and "external cues" and high in barrier factor of "limited self-efficacy and competence" and "perceived lack of physical capability". CONCLUSIONS Findings underscore the importance of a targeted intervention and communication strategy addressing specific motivation and barrier factors in different population segments with modifiable risk factors.
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- Zijuan Huang
- National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Low Cardiology Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (CPHRI), SingHealth Regional Health System, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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Herold F, Behrendt T, Meißner C, Müller NG, Schega L. The Influence of Acute Sprint Interval Training on Cognitive Performance of Healthy Younger Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:613. [PMID: 35010873 PMCID: PMC8745010 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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There is considerable evidence showing that an acute bout of physical exercises can improve cognitive performance, but the optimal exercise characteristics (e.g., exercise type and exercise intensity) remain elusive. In this regard, there is a gap in the literature to which extent sprint interval training (SIT) can enhance cognitive performance. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effect of a time-efficient SIT, termed as "shortened-sprint reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training" (SSREHIT), on cognitive performance. Nineteen healthy adults aged 20-28 years were enrolled and assessed for attentional performance (via the d2 test), working memory performance (via Digit Span Forward/Backward), and peripheral blood lactate concentration immediately before and 10 min after an SSREHIT and a cognitive engagement control condition (i.e., reading). We observed that SSREHIT can enhance specific aspects of attentional performance, as it improved the percent error rate (F%) in the d-2 test (t (18) = -2.249, p = 0.037, d = -0.516), which constitutes a qualitative measure of precision and thoroughness. However, SSREHIT did not change other measures of attentional or working memory performance. In addition, we observed that the exercise-induced increase in the peripheral blood lactate levels correlated with changes in attentional performance, i.e., the total number of responses (GZ) (rm = 0.70, p < 0.001), objective measures of concentration (SKL) (rm = 0.73, p < 0.001), and F% (rm = -0.54, p = 0.015). The present study provides initial evidence that a single bout of SSREHIT can improve specific aspects of attentional performance and conforming evidence for a positive link between cognitive improvements and changes in peripheral blood lactate levels.
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- Fabian Herold
- Research Group Degenerative and Chronic Diseases, Movement, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24–25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany; (F.H.); (N.G.M.)
- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
- Research Group Neuroprotection, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Sport Science, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Zschokkestr. 32, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany; (C.M.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Sport Science, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Zschokkestr. 32, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany; (C.M.); (L.S.)
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- Research Group Degenerative and Chronic Diseases, Movement, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24–25, 14476 Potsdam, Germany; (F.H.); (N.G.M.)
- Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
- Research Group Neuroprotection, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
- Center for Behavioral Brain Sciences (CBBS), Brenneckestraße 6, 39118 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Sport Science, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Zschokkestr. 32, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany; (C.M.); (L.S.)
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Ferrante JM, Lulla A, Williamson JD, Devine KA, Ohman-Strickland P, Bandera EV. Patterns of Fitbit Use and Activity Levels Among African American Breast Cancer Survivors During an eHealth Weight Loss Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Health Promot 2022; 36:94-105. [PMID: 34344171 PMCID: PMC8918046 DOI: 10.1177/08901171211036700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE This study examined adherence with a physical activity tracker and patterns of activity among different subgroups of African American/Black breast cancer survivors (AABCS). DESIGN Secondary analysis of weight loss trial that used an activity tracker (FitBit) with or without a commercial eHealth program (SparkPeople) over 12 months. SETTING AND SUBJECTS AABCS (N = 44) in New Jersey. MEASURES AND ANALYSIS Adherence with tracker use, steps per day, and active minutes per week were compared by demographic and clinical characteristics using nonparametric statistics. RESULTS Median adherence was over 6 days per week throughout the 12-months. Adherence was significantly correlated with steps and active minutes (p < 0.015). Groups with lower adherence included: those with 5 or more conditions (p = 0.039), had higher number of household members (p = 0.008), and younger than 60 years (p = 0.044). Median number of steps per day remained consistently around 7000 throughout 12 months. Factors associated with lower activity included: age > 60; retirement; higher number of household members, comorbidity, or baseline BMI; and those in the SparkPeople + Fitbit group. Self-monitoring, goal setting, and self-efficacy were significantly correlated with activity levels (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Use of a physical activity tracker may help increase activity levels in AABCS. Certain subgroups, e.g. those older than age 60 years, retired, with BMI over 40, higher number of comorbidities or more household members, may require additional interventions.
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- Jeanne M. Ferrante
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Cancer Prevention, Control, and Population Research, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Preliminary Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Preliminary Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Cancer Prevention, Control, and Population Research, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Cancer Prevention, Control, and Population Research, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Cancer Prevention, Control, and Population Research, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Skjold I, Benvenuti MB, Haakstad LAH. Why do so many pregnant women give up exercise? An Italian cross-sectional study. WOMEN'S HEALTH 2022; 18:17455057221117967. [PMID: 36124367 PMCID: PMC9490457 DOI: 10.1177/17455057221117967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective: Current exercise guidelines recommend women to exercise throughout pregnancy, and the benefits are well documented. Still, there is an increasing decline of exercise levels during pregnancy and a high percentage of them are sedentary. It is well established that individual attitudes and perception of barriers may influence the ability to engage in sufficient amount of exercise. This has, however, not been examined in an Italian pregnant population. Hence, the aims of the present study were to increase knowledge of facilitators and barriers to regular exercise in Italian pregnant women and to report their social support in regard to maternal exercise. Methods: Healthy, pregnant women (n = 513) were allocated from Fatebenefratelli San Giovanni Calibita, a public hospital in Rome, and four antenatal clinics in Rome and Modena. The participants completed a validated self-administrated questionnaire, the Physical Activity Pregnancy Questionnaire, in gestational week 36. In line with current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines (2020), participants were categorized as “regular exercisers” (⩾150 min/week) and “not regular exercisers” (< 150 min/week). Results: Only 4.6% of the women engaged in regular physical activity/exercise in the third trimester. “Insufficient time” (54%) were the only barrier negatively associated with exercise. The facilitators “relaxation/recreation” (18%), “prevention of health complaints” (15%), “enjoyment” (10%), and “prevention of gestational weight gain” (4%) were associated with achieving the recommendations of exercise. This study found no association between achieving the recommendations and childhood exercise/having social modeling, or exercising network/milieu (p = 0.294 and p = 0.123). Nevertheless, exercising together with others was a significant predictor for regular maternal exercise (p < 0.001). Most women did not receive any advice on exercise during pregnancy from their doctor or midwife (60.0 %). Yet, those who received such advice were significantly more likely to exercise regularly compared to those who did not (75.0% vs 38.2%; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Italian pregnant women mainly reported internal facilitators for their willingness to participate in regular maternal exercise, while barriers were primarily related to inconveniences (such as insufficient time and difficulty combining with work/studies). The study addresses the positive association between achieving the recommended amount of exercise and social support in terms of exercising with others and getting advice from health professions. Because women respect their doctor and have regular prenatal checkups, this health care setting can play a pivotal role in the initiation and maintenance of exercise behavior during pregnancy.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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Edwards J, De Caux A, Donaldson J, Wiles J, O'Driscoll J. Isometric exercise versus high-intensity interval training for the management of blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2021; 56:506-514. [PMID: 34911677 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to compare the efficacy of isometric exercise training (IET) versus high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in the management of resting blood pressure (BP). DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES PubMed (MEDLINE), the Cochrane library and SPORTDiscus were systematically searched. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials published between 1 January 2000 and 1 September 2020. Research trials reporting the effects of IET or HIIT on resting BP following a short-term intervention (2-12 weeks). RESULTS 38 studies were analysed (18 IET and 20 HIIT), including 1583 (672 IET and 911 HIIT) participants, of which 612 (268 IET and 344 HIIT) were controls.IET produced significantly greater reductions in resting BP compared with HIIT with systolic, diastolic and mean BP effect sizes of 8.50 mm Hg vs 2.86 mm Hg (Q=17.10, p<0.001), 4.07 mm Hg vs 2.48 mm Hg (Q=4.71, p=0.03) and 6.46 mm Hg vs 3.15 mm Hg (Q=4.21, p=0.04) respectively. However, HIIT reduced resting heart rate significantly more than IET (3.17bpm vs 1.34bpm, Q=7.63, p=0.006). CONCLUSION While both modes are efficacious, IET appears to be the superior mode of exercise in the management of resting BP. However, HIIT may achieve wider physiological benefits, with greater reductions in resting heart rate.
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- Jamie Edwards
- School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK
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- School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK
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- School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK.,Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK
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- School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK
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Impact of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Restrictions on Employment Status, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182211935. [PMID: 34831690 PMCID: PMC8624739 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182211935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background. North Americans report insufficient moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and ample sedentary behaviors (SBs), suggesting possible barriers to an active lifestyle. This study compared self-reported MVPA and SB before and during COVID-19 “Stay-at-Home” restrictions as a potential barrier across North America. Methods: Questionnaires were distributed from 21 April to 9 May 2020. ANOVAs compared data overall and by group (age, sex, race, income, education, employment status). Results: During restrictions, 51.4% (n = 687) of the 1336 responses (991 female, 1187 Caucasian, 634 18–29 years) shifted to work from home and 12.1% (n = 162) lost their job. Overall, during restrictions, 8.3% (n = 110) fewer reported work-related MVPA (−178.6 ± 20.9 min/week). Similarly, 28.0% (n = 374) fewer reported travel-related MVPA, especially females and younger age groups. While the 7.3% (n = 98) fewer reporting recreational MVPA was not statistically significant (−30.4 ± 11.5 min/week), there was an increase in SB (+94.9 ± 4.1 min/week) in all groups, except the oldest age group (70+ years). Locomotive activities and fitness class remained the predominant MVPA mode. Of those reportedly using facilities (68%; n = 709) before COVID, 31.3% (n = 418) would not return due to it “being unsafe”. Conclusion: While barriers related to pandemic restrictions had a negative short-term impact on MVPA and SB in North America, the long-term impact is unknown.
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Left ventricular mechanical, cardiac autonomic and metabolic responses to a single session of high intensity interval training. Eur J Appl Physiol 2021; 122:383-394. [PMID: 34738196 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-021-04840-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE High-intensity interval training (HIIT) produces significant health benefits. However, the acute physiological responses to HIIT are poorly understood. Therefore, we aimed to measure the acute cardiac autonomic, haemodynamic, metabolic and left ventricular mechanical responses to a single HIIT session. METHODS Fifty young, healthy participants completed a single HIIT session, comprising of three 30-s maximal exercise intervals on a cycle ergometer, interspersed with 2-min active recovery. Cardiac autonomics, haemodynamics and metabolic variables were measured pre-, during and post-HIIT. Conventional and speckle tracking echocardiography was used to record standard and tissue Doppler measures of left ventricular (LV) structure, function and mechanics pre- and post-HIIT. RESULTS Following a single HIIT session, there was significant post-exercise systolic hypotension (126 ± 13 to 111 ± 10 mmHg, p < 0.05), parallel to a significant reduction in total peripheral resistance (1640 ± 365 to 639 ± 177 dyne⋅s⋅cm5, p < 0.001) and significant increases in baroreceptor reflex sensitivity and baroreceptor effectiveness index (9.2 ± 11 to 24.8 ± 16.7 ms⋅mmHg-1 and 41.8 ± 28 to 68.8 ± 16.2, respectively) during recovery compared to baseline. There was also a significant increase in the low- to high-frequency heart rate variability ratio in recovery (0.7 ± 0.48 to 1.7 ± 1, p < 0.001) and significant improvements in left ventricular global longitudinal strain (- 18.3 ± 1.2% to - 29.2 ± 2.3%, p < 0.001), and myocardial twist mechanics (1.27 ± 0.72 to 1.98 ± 0.72°·cm-1, p = 0.028) post-HIIT compared to baseline. CONCLUSION A single HIIT session is associated with acute improvements in autonomic modulation, haemodynamic cardiovascular control and left ventricular function, structure and mechanics. The acute responses to HIIT provide crucial mechanistic information, which may have significant acute and chronic clinical implications.
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State Anxiety after Exergame Beach Volleyball Did Not Differ between the Single and Multiplayer Modes in Adult Men. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182010957. [PMID: 34682703 PMCID: PMC8535950 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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This study compared the exergame beach volleyball’s acute effects on state anxiety level in single vs. multiplayer mode in adult men. Sixty adult men (age: 21.98 [4.58] years, body mass: 75.40 [15.70] kg, height: 1.77 [0.09] m, and body mass index: 24.19 [5.44] kg/m2; data are expressed as median [interquartile range]) were assigned to play exergame of beach volleyball in single- or multiplayer mode for approximately 30 min using the Xbox 360 Kinect®. The state anxiety level was evaluated before and after the intervention. There was no significant difference in the state anxiety levels after an exergame session between the single and multiplayer modes (p-value = 0.407, effect size (rB) = −0.12, defined as small). Furthermore, there was no significant difference in the state anxiety levels before and after an exergame session in single-player mode (p-value = 0.516, effect size (d) = 0.14, defined as trivial) and multiplayer mode (p-value = 0.053, rB = 0.43, defined as medium). In conclusion, state anxiety level after exergame beach volleyball did not differ between the single and multiplayer modes in adult men.
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Choe JP, Kim JS, Park JH, Yoo E, Lee JM. When Do Individuals Get More Injured? Relationship between Physical Activity Intensity, Duration, Participation Mode, and Injury. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:10855. [PMID: 34682598 PMCID: PMC8536034 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The present study examines the association between physical activity (PA) participation modes (i.e., family, friends, club members, and alone), PA volumes (i.e., intensity and duration), gender, and injury. A total of 9000 Koreans aged 10-89 years participated in the Korean Survey of Citizens' Sports Participation project. However, participants who did not respond to a question regarding PA participation modes (n = 2429) and those under 18 years old (n = 489) were excluded from this study. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the groups' characteristics and the association between PA participation modes and injury was demonstrated by conducting multinomial logistic regression analysis. The risk of injury was significantly higher in the friend and club member groups than in the alone group. In addition, PA intensity and gender were critical risk factors of injury, while PA duration showed no significant results. The results indicated a strong association between PA participation modes, PA intensity, gender, and injury, and an interesting finding is that more injuries derived from a higher intensity of PA, not from a longer duration of PA. Therefore, this present study directly documented that considerable attention should be placed on the factors that affect injuries, such as gender and PA intensity, to prevent unpredictable injury and encourage potential participants to exercise with diverse participation modes and appropriate intensity.
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- Ju-Pil Choe
- Global Campus, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea; (J.-P.C.); (J.-S.K.); (J.-H.P.)
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- Global Campus, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea; (J.-P.C.); (J.-S.K.); (J.-H.P.)
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- Global Campus, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea; (J.-P.C.); (J.-S.K.); (J.-H.P.)
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- Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea;
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- Global Campus, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea; (J.-P.C.); (J.-S.K.); (J.-H.P.)
- Sports Science Research Center, Global Campus, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea
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da Silva WF, Viana RB, Morais NS, Costa TG, Vancini RL, Costa GCT, Andrade MS, de Lira CAB. Acute effects of exergame-based calisthenics versus traditional calisthenics on state-anxiety levels in young adult men: a randomized trial. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2021; 18:715-723. [PMID: 34580598 PMCID: PMC8459137 DOI: 10.1007/s11332-021-00841-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Purpose This study compared the acute effects of an exergame-based calisthenics (EXG) session versus a traditional calisthenics (TC) session on state anxiety levels in healthy adult men, and compared the mean heart rate, number of repetitions performed, enjoyment, and affective valence reported by the participants between sessions. Methods Thirty-six young adult men performed two 30-min sessions of physical exercise in random order (EXG and TC). The same exercise protocol was used for each session; however, the TC session was guided by an exercise science professional. State anxiety was assessed before and immediately after each session. Heart rate was monitored during the sessions. Enjoyment and affective valence were assessed immediately after the sessions. In addition, the number of repetitions performed was recorded. Results There was no significant interaction between sessions (EXG vs. TC) and time (pre vs. post-session) (p = 0.102), no significant effect of session (p = 0.587), and no significant effect of time (p = 0.121). Participants presented a higher mean heart rate (+ 3.5%, p = 0.020) and number of repetitions performed (+ 43.7%, p < 0.001) in the TC session compared with the EXG session. There was no difference in enjoyment (p = 0.804) and affective (p = 0.195) valence between the EXG and TC sessions. Conclusion The EXG and TC sessions did not reduce state anxiety levels. Nor did they increase enjoyment or affective valence in healthy young adult men. However, the TC session evoked a higher mean heart rate and higher training volume than the EXG session. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11332-021-00841-9.
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- Wellington F da Silva
- Setor de Fisiologia Humana e do Exercício, Laboratório de Avaliação do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Educação Física e Dança, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Avenida Esperança s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, GO 74690-900 Brazil
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- Setor de Fisiologia Humana e do Exercício, Laboratório de Avaliação do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Educação Física e Dança, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Avenida Esperança s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, GO 74690-900 Brazil
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- Setor de Fisiologia Humana e do Exercício, Laboratório de Avaliação do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Educação Física e Dança, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Avenida Esperança s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, GO 74690-900 Brazil
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- Setor de Fisiologia Humana e do Exercício, Laboratório de Avaliação do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Educação Física e Dança, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Avenida Esperança s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, GO 74690-900 Brazil
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- Centro de Educação Física e Desporto, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Pesquisa e Estudo Avançado em Esportes, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Setor de Fisiologia Humana e do Exercício, Laboratório de Avaliação do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Educação Física e Dança, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Avenida Esperança s/n, Campus Samambaia, Goiânia, GO 74690-900 Brazil
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Ealey KN, Phillips J, Sung HK. COVID-19 and obesity: fighting two pandemics with intermittent fasting. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2021; 32:706-720. [PMID: 34275726 PMCID: PMC8226104 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2021.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
Obesity is strongly and independently associated with an increased risk of severe illness and death from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The pathophysiological changes that result from elevated body weight lead to metabolic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, impaired immunological responses, and multisystem disorders, which increase vulnerability to severe illness from COVID-19. While vaccination strategies are under way across the world, the second and third waves of the pandemic, along with the emergence of novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strains, continue to threaten the stability of medical systems worldwide. Furthermore, evidence from previous pandemics suggests that vaccines are less effective in obese individuals than in their healthy-weight counterparts over the long term. Therefore, a consideration of lifestyle changes that can boost metabolic health and immunity is critical to reduce the risk of complications and severe illness from viral infection. In this review, we discuss the potential mechanisms linking excess body weight with COVID-19 morbidity. We also present evidence that intermittent fasting (IF), a dietary program that has gained popularity in recent years, may be an effective strategy to improve metabolic health and immunity and thus reduce the impact of obesity on COVID-19 morbidity and mortality.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kafi N Ealey
- Translational Medicine Program, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Translational Medicine Program, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Translational Medicine Program, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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