Factors associated with physical activity level of elderly users of the third age gyms
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https://doi.org/10.5935/0104-7795.20170004Keywords:
Aged, Motor Activity, Health Promotion, Fitness CentersAbstract
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with the level of physical activity in older adults users of the Third Age Gyms (TAGs). Method: A total of 115 elderly people of both sexes participated, with mean age of 67.5 years (± 6.42), users of TAGs. A socio-demographic questionnaire and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used. The analysis of the results was performed using a descriptive and inferential statistical approach using the Pearson Chi-square test, with gross odds ratios, binary logistic regression analysis, using a hierarchical analysis and a final regression model with the adjusted odds ratios. The analysis was made by means of descriptive and inferential statistics using Pearson's chi-square test, with calculation of odds gross ratios, binary logistic regression analysis, using hierarchical analysis and a final regression model to calculate the odds ratios adjusted. Results: There was a significant association between physical activity level with sex (p = 0.004), educational level (p = 0.048), perceived health (p = 0.046) and the importance of health to exercise (p <0.001). It is noteworthy that the women showed a 0.262 protection factor, have 73.8% chance of being the most active/very active compared to men. Also, seniors who have perception of good health/very good and consider exercise as important for the health showed a protection factor of 0.276 and 0.097 respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion, the female sex, the high level of education, the perception of good health and the knowledge of the importance of exercise for health were associated with the active/very active level of physical activities in the TAGs.
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