Physical Activity of Urban-Dwelling Older People in Sri Lanka
There is a paucity of information on physical activity behaviour of older adults in Sri Lanka. This study determined the physical activity status of urban-dwelling older adults in a district in the country. A cross sectional survey of 880 subjects (aged 60+ years) was conducted using the Global Ph...
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| Language: | English |
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2020
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/36946/1/Sidiah%20Siop.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/36946/ https://www.iapsmupuk.org/journal/index.php/IJCH/article/view/1874 |
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| Summary: | There is a paucity of information on physical activity behaviour of older adults in Sri Lanka. This study determined
the physical activity status of urban-dwelling older adults in a district in the country. A cross sectional survey of
880 subjects (aged 60+ years) was conducted using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. The prevalence
rates of physically inactive, sufficiently active and highly active were 21.5%, 78.5% and 52.7% respectively. Women
were more active than men (Women, 80.9% versus men, 75.5%, p < 0.05). Activity at work accounted for the
highest portion of physical activity as reported by the participants [Median = 2400 MET/Week, 95% CI: 240, 4800]
followed by active transport [Median =120 MET/Week, 95% CI: 0, 560] and leisure-time activity [Median = 0
MET/Week, 95% CI: 0, 270]. Factors contributing for extensively engaging activity at work need further
investigations and older adults should be encouraged to do leisure-time physical activities. |
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