Designing Environments to Enhance Physical and Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

Brymer, Eric; Davids, Keith

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“…According to the WHO, physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality [3, 4], and evidence suggests that inactivity-related deaths have increased over the years [5]. In 2008, 3.2 million of global deaths per annum were attributable to physical inactivity [4], which increased to 5.3 million global deaths per annum as per the most recent estimate in 2012 [6].…”

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Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Uddin

Khan

Burton

2017

J Health Popul Nutr

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BackgroundPhysical activity offers physical and psychosocial health benefits that are important during young adulthood and later in life. However, little is known about the physical activity of young adults in low- and middle-income countries. The purpose of this study was to estimate the participation of physical activity in Bangladeshi young adults and to assess differences by gender, age and family income.MethodsThis cross-sectional study with a self-administered survey used a convenience sample of 573 young adults aged 18–24 years from six purposively selected universities in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Data were collected during September–November 2015. Medians and their interquartile ranges of weekly time spent in total physical activity, and in different domains of physical activity, were computed. Non-parametric equality of medians test was used to examine gender differences in the median values. Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were used to examine gender differences in the prevalence of meeting physical activity recommendations and frequency of participation in different leisure-time physical activities, and differences in meeting the activity recommendations by age and family income.ResultsSeventeen percent of the participants were meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) recommendations with a significantly higher proportion of males than females (27 vs. 6%, p < .0001). Median duration of MVPA was significantly higher (p < .0001) for males [120 min/week (80, 190)] than females [90 min/week (50, 120)]. Jogging/running was the most commonly reported leisure-time physical activity, with 20% of males and 12% of females doing this at least once a week. Age and family income were not significantly associated with meeting MVPA recommendations.ConclusionsFour out of five young adults in Dhaka City did not meet the physical activity recommendations. Additional population-based studies, including regional and metropolitan areas, and using objective measurement, are needed to understand the physical activity patterns of Bangladeshi young adults.

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“…In 2008, 3.2 million of global deaths per annum were attributable to physical inactivity [4], which increased to 5.3 million global deaths per annum as per the most recent estimate in 2012 [6]. Insufficient levels of physical activity have significant implications for the public health burden associated with non-communicable diseases.…”

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Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Uddin

Khan

Burton

2017

J Health Popul Nutr

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“…A recent Topical Collection published in Sports Medicine (2016, Vol. 46) explored "how societies can move beyond the mere provision of information on health benefits of physical activity and exercise towards a more detailed understanding of how to design everyday environments that promote and invite physical activity" (p. 926) [1].…”

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“…Overestimating the steepness of stairs (or hills) facilitates avoidance of activities, such as (stair) climbing, that may exceed available energy resources or cause unnecessary physical risk [10]. 1 However, an important consequence of avoiding stairs (or hills) is that we sacrifice the potential health benefits that accrue from physical activity associated with climbing them [e.g., 18]. 1 For related arguments, see Evolved Navigation Theory [16] and Error Management Theory [17].…”

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Perceptual Modification of the Built Environment to Influence Behavior Associated with Physical Activity: Quasi-Experimental Field Studies of a Stair Banister Illusion

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“…According to a global estimation in 2010 by the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 23% of adults aged 18 years or more did not meet the WHO recommendations of at least 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes/week vigorous-intensity activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity(WHO n.d.). In the WHO South-East Asian region, 15% of adults were not meeting the WHO recommended levels of physical activity(WHO n.d.).According to the World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality(Brymer & Davids 2016;Dumith et al 2011), and evidence suggests that inactivity related deaths have increased over the years(Moniruzzaman et al 2017). In 2008, 3.2 million of global deaths per annum were attributable to physical inactivity(Brymer & Davids 2016), which increased to 5.3 million global deaths per annum as per the most recent estimate in 2012(Lee et al 2012).Insufficient levels of physical activity have significant implications for the public health burden associated with non-communicable diseases.…”

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Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and psychological wellbeing among young adults in Bangladesh: A one-year prospective study

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Background:The transition to young adulthood offers more autonomy in making lifestyle choices, many of which can be unhealthy. Lack of physical activity (PA) and prolonged sedentary behaviour (SB) can have adverse effects on the concurrent and future health and wellbeing of young adults. However, little is known about PA and SB among young adults in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), where rapid urban-industrial transformation may promote a sedentary lifestyle and affect wellbeing. Bangladesh is an LMIC with young adults representing one-fifth of the country's population. Major causes of poor health in this age group are attributed to non-communicable diseases and psychosocial disorders. Given the established associations with health and wellbeing, it is essential to understand PA and SB of young adults in Bangladesh. Objectives:To assess the (i) prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of PA and SB, (ii) individual-level correlates of PA, SB, and changes in PA and SB, and (iii) associations of PA and SB with psychological distress and sleep difficulties among university-based young adults in Bangladesh. Design and Methods: A one-year prospective study with two assessment points was conducted to collect data. The self-administered written survey included the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) to assess PA and SB. Wellbeing was assessed using the Kessler 6 Psychological Distress scale and a single item on sleep difficulties. Data on sociodemographic, health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and environmental factors were also collected.Setting/participants: Participants were undergraduate students aged 18 to 24 years from six universities (3 public and 3 private) in Dhaka city, Bangladesh (Wave 1=573; response rate 92%, 45% female; Wave 2=395). Results:Overall, 17% of participants at Wave 1 and 23% at Wave 2 met the World Health Organization recommendations to do ≥150 mins/week of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). Significantly more males than females were meeting the recommendations at both waves (Wave 1: 27% vs. 6%; Wave 2: 34% vs. 12%). Median duration of MVPA was significantly higher (p<.0001) for males [120 mins/week] than females [90 mins/week].Jogging/running was the most common recreational PA, with 20% males and 12% females doing this at least once per week. Females participated more in indoor activities (e.g., University Library and, subject to the policy and procedures of The University of Queensland, the thesis be made available for research and study in accordance with the Copyright Act 1968 unless a period of embargo has been approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.

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Designing Environments to Enhance Physical and Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

Cited by 29 publications

References 8 publications

Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Perceptual Modification of the Built Environment to Influence Behavior Associated with Physical Activity: Quasi-Experimental Field Studies of a Stair Banister Illusion

Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and psychological wellbeing among young adults in Bangladesh: A one-year prospective study

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