J Raymond1, S T Johnson1, W Diehl-Jones1, J K Vallance2. 1. Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, Athabasca, Canada. 2. Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, Athabasca, Canada. Electronic address: jeffv@athabascau.ca.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The primary objectives of this study were to: 1) establish walking and physical activity prevalence and sedentary time estimates; and 2) determine associations of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with objectively assessed walking, self-reported physical activity, and sedentary time among kidney transplant recipients. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional design, kidney transplant recipients received a survey package containing measures of sedentary time, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and HRQoL, and a step pedometer. RESULTS: Thirty-two participants returned a completed survey, for a response rate of 82% (32 of 39 interested participants). The average steps per day were 9752 steps (SD = 3685) and 59% achieved public health guidelines of at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week. Total sedentary time during the week was 11.6 h/d whereas total sedentary time during the weekend was 8.9 h/d. Compared to those not achieving at least 10,000 steps/d, respondents who were achieving at least 10,000 steps/d had a significantly higher physical component score for HRQoL (Mdiff = 7.8, P = .018). Similar patterns emerged for meeting physical activity guidelines and sedentary time. CONCLUSION: For kidney transplant recipients, greater participation in walking, overall physical activity, and lower engagement in sedentary activity, was associated with better HRQoL.
OBJECTIVES: The primary objectives of this study were to: 1) establish walking and physical activity prevalence and sedentary time estimates; and 2) determine associations of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with objectively assessed walking, self-reported physical activity, and sedentary time among kidney transplant recipients. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional design, kidney transplant recipients received a survey package containing measures of sedentary time, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and HRQoL, and a step pedometer. RESULTS: Thirty-two participants returned a completed survey, for a response rate of 82% (32 of 39 interested participants). The average steps per day were 9752 steps (SD = 3685) and 59% achieved public health guidelines of at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week. Total sedentary time during the week was 11.6 h/d whereas total sedentary time during the weekend was 8.9 h/d. Compared to those not achieving at least 10,000 steps/d, respondents who were achieving at least 10,000 steps/d had a significantly higher physical component score for HRQoL (Mdiff = 7.8, P = .018). Similar patterns emerged for meeting physical activity guidelines and sedentary time. CONCLUSION: For kidney transplant recipients, greater participation in walking, overall physical activity, and lower engagement in sedentary activity, was associated with better HRQoL.
Authors: Marina Serper; Iwan Barankay; Sakshum Chadha; Justine Shults; Lauren S Jones; Kim M Olthoff; Peter P Reese Journal: Transpl Int Date: 2020-02-12 Impact factor: 3.782
Authors: Jeff K Vallance; Steven T Johnson; Stephanie Thompson; Kevin Wen; Ngan N Lam; Terry Boyle; Itzel Juárez; Soroush Shojai Journal: Can J Kidney Health Dis Date: 2019-10-29