Saengryeol Park1, Diana Castaneda-Gameros2, So-Youn Park3, In-Hwan Oh4. 1. Saengryeol Park, Research Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea. 2. Diana Castaneda-Gameros, Senior Research and Evaluation Officer, Research and Evaluation Division, Knowledge Directorate, Public Health Wales, UK. 3. So-Youn Park, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education and Humanities, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea;, Email: ukii77@gmail.com. 4. In-Hwan Oh, Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea;, Email: parenchyme@gmail.com.
Abstract
Objectives: In this study, we examined factors of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in elderly Koreans. Methods: We used 2015 data from the Sixth National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. To analyze physical activity (PA), we categorized participants were into those who met MVPA recommendations (150 minutes/week of moderate PA or 75 minutes/week of vigorous PA) or those who did not. We also categorized them into high SB (620-1200 minutes/day of sitting) and low SB (30-600 minutes/day). Results: Final analyses included 1501 adults over 60 years old (mean: 69.2 ± 6.2). We performed multiple logistic regressions examining impacts of grip strength and body mass index, along with self-reports of perceived health, sleep duration, and demographics on PA and SB. We found positive associations between meeting MVPA guidelines and self-perceived health and urban living, but negative associations with sleep duration and education. A strong grip, high self-perceived health, long sleep duration (8-14 hours), and living with a partner were factors of being less sedentary. High annual income was a factor of being more sedentary. Conclusion: Our findings support efforts that develop interventions promoting active lifestyles among elderly Koreans.
Objectives: In this study, we examined factors of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in elderly Koreans. Methods: We used 2015 data from the Sixth National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. To analyze physical activity (PA), we categorized participants were into those who met MVPA recommendations (150 minutes/week of moderate PA or 75 minutes/week of vigorous PA) or those who did not. We also categorized them into high SB (620-1200 minutes/day of sitting) and low SB (30-600 minutes/day). Results: Final analyses included 1501 adults over 60 years old (mean: 69.2 ± 6.2). We performed multiple logistic regressions examining impacts of grip strength and body mass index, along with self-reports of perceived health, sleep duration, and demographics on PA and SB. We found positive associations between meeting MVPA guidelines and self-perceived health and urban living, but negative associations with sleep duration and education. A strong grip, high self-perceived health, long sleep duration (8-14 hours), and living with a partner were factors of being less sedentary. High annual income was a factor of being more sedentary. Conclusion: Our findings support efforts that develop interventions promoting active lifestyles among elderly Koreans.
Authors: Abu Abdullah Mohammad Hanif; Mehedi Hasan; Md Showkat Ali Khan; Md Mokbul Hossain; Abu Ahmed Shamim; Dipak Kumar Mitra; Moyazzam Hossaine; Mohammad Aman Ullah; Samir Kanti Sarker; S M Mustafizur Rahman; Md Mofijul Islam Bulbul; Malay Kanti Mridha Journal: BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med Date: 2021-09-12