Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia
Background and objectives: Quantifying the magnitude and risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus in the community is essential for all intervention strategies. The objective of this study is to assess physical activity as a risk factor of diabetes mellitus by comparing physical activity patterns of diab...
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doaj-e6593d0ce0b84e6b8ee1317b8c0e35062021-02-03T09:10:13ZengAlexandria UniversityJournal of High Institute of Public Health2357-06012357-061X2010-09-0140342443510.21608/JHIPH.2010.20613Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi ArabiaNasser A Al-Hamdan0Ahmed A Bahnassy1Abdalla A Saeed2Mostafa A Abbas3Lamiaa Abuzaid4Abdelshakour M Abdalla5*Dept. of Community Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, King Fahad Medical City Saudi Arabia*Dept. of Community Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, King Fahad Medical City Saudi Arabia*Dept. of Community Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, King Fahad Medical City Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.Dept. of Community Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, King Fahad Medical City Saudi ArabiaBackground and objectives: Quantifying the magnitude and risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus in the community is essential for all intervention strategies. The objective of this study is to assess physical activity as a risk factor of diabetes mellitus by comparing physical activity patterns of diabetics and non diabetics. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study using STEPwise approach among adults using a multistage, stratified, cluster random sample. Data was collected using a questionnaire which included patterns and durations of physical activity, sociodemographics, and history of diabetes, biochemical and anthropometric measurements. Results: Of the total 4657 subjects, 712(15.3%) were diabetic (369(16%) for males and 343(14.6%) for females). Of all subjects only 12.1, 20.2 and 46.1% were physically active in recreational, work and transport respectively. Diabetes was significantly negatively associated with total level of physical activity. All lower levels of physical activity in leisure, transport and work were significantly associated with increased risk of diabetes .Physical activity at work and walking or cycling for 10 minutes continuously were significant predictors of diabetes. Conclusions: Diabetes mellitus among adults in associated with lower levels of all patterns of physical activity. Specifically tailored and culturally sensitive physical activity interventions, is necessary for preventing, controlling diabetes. Females, elderly and retired persons need special attention.diabetesphysical activityadultsaudi arabia |
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Nasser A Al-Hamdan Ahmed A Bahnassy Abdalla A Saeed Mostafa A Abbas Lamiaa Abuzaid Abdelshakour M Abdalla Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia Journal of High Institute of Public Health diabetes physical activity adult saudi arabia |
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Nasser A Al-Hamdan Ahmed A Bahnassy Abdalla A Saeed Mostafa A Abbas Lamiaa Abuzaid Abdelshakour M Abdalla |
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Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia |
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Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia |
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Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia |
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Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia |
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Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia |
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comparison of physical activity patterns among diabetic and non diabetic adults in saudi arabia |
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Alexandria University |
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Journal of High Institute of Public Health |
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2357-0601 2357-061X |
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2010-09-01 |
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Background and objectives: Quantifying the magnitude and risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus in the community is essential for all intervention strategies.
The objective of this study is to assess physical activity as a risk factor of diabetes mellitus by comparing physical activity patterns of diabetics and non diabetics.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study using STEPwise approach among adults using a multistage, stratified, cluster random sample. Data was collected using a questionnaire which included patterns and durations of physical activity, sociodemographics, and history of diabetes, biochemical and anthropometric measurements.
Results: Of the total 4657 subjects, 712(15.3%) were diabetic (369(16%) for males and 343(14.6%) for females). Of all subjects only 12.1, 20.2 and 46.1% were physically active in recreational, work and transport respectively. Diabetes was significantly negatively associated with total level of physical activity. All lower levels of physical activity in leisure, transport and work were significantly associated with increased risk of diabetes .Physical activity at work and walking or cycling for 10 minutes continuously were significant predictors of diabetes. Conclusions: Diabetes mellitus among adults in associated with lower levels of all patterns of physical activity. Specifically tailored and culturally sensitive physical activity interventions, is necessary for preventing, controlling diabetes. Females, elderly and retired persons need special attention. |
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diabetes physical activity adult saudi arabia |
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