Examination of the effect of the gender factor on university students’ physical activity level

Dikmen, Yurdanur; Akduran, Funda; Keser, Nurgül; Çınar, Nursan

doi:10.3329/bjms.v19i4.46617

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“…In terms of PAL, significant associations were found between both sexes ( p < 0.001). The results showed that men were more physically active than women (14.4 vs. 9.1) and women were more inactive than men (15.9% vs. 12.6%), which is in line with previous research on the amount of PA performed by men and women in different age ranges [ 22 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 ]. In terms of who were the most active subjects, men again scored higher than women (16.1% vs. 8.8%), similar to previous studies [ 48 , 49 ].…”

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A Cross-Sectional Study on Physical Activity and Psychological Distress in Adults with Asthma

Denche-Zamorano

Urbano-Mairena²,

Pastor-Cisneros³

et al. 2022

Healthcare

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Physical Activity (PA) could contribute to decreasing psychological distress and improving Self-Perceived Health (SPH) in adults with Asthma. The main objective of this study was to analyse the associations between the Physical Activity Level (PAL) Perceived Social Support (PSS) and Mental Health, using the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and SPH in the adult population with Asthma. This descriptive cross-sectional study is based on data from the 2017 Spanish National Health Survey, including 1040 participants with Asthma in the study. The Kruskal–Wallis test was performed to study the hypothetical differences between the PAL and the different variables derived from the GHQ-12. In addition, correlations between the variables generated and the items of the GHQ-12, together with the PAL and the Duke-UNC-11, were analysed using Spearman’s rho correlation coefficients. Inverse correlations were found between Mental Health and PSS (rho: −0.351) and between Mental Health and PAL (rho: −0.209), as well as in the rest of the GHQ-12 items: successful coping (rho: −0.197), self-esteem (rho: −0.193) and stress (rho: −0.145). The more active subjects had better SPH. Therefore, the research showed how higher PAL and positive SPH are related to lower psychological distress in adults with Asthma.

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A Cross-Sectional Study on Physical Activity and Psychological Distress in Adults with Asthma

Denche-Zamorano

Urbano-Mairena²,

Pastor-Cisneros³

et al. 2022

Healthcare

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“…Our results are consistent with the results of a large questionnaire survey on the extent of weekly physical activity of the Czech population in 2005-2009, which showed that men had more than 6000 MET min/week and women more than 5000 MET min/week [29]. Our results are not entirely consistent with those of the study by Dikmen et al [30], where the authors reported that only 18% of university students (510 students, 80% women and 20% men) who filled in the IPAQ had sufficient physical activity (6% women and 12% men; the fact that men that are physically more active than women was confirmed also in our study). In the discussion, the authors then referred to studies with results similar to theirs.…”

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Assessment of Body Mass Index, Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Dietary Preferences in University Students: A Pilot Study

Petřeková,

Borzenko,

Kovalová

et al. 2024

Obesities

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(1) Background: Body composition analysis, particularly the assessment of the amount and distribution of body fat and muscle mass in young people, is of considerable clinical importance for the detection of nutritional disorders. (2) Methods: University students aged 19–25 years had their body composition measured using a bioimpedance (BIA) device InBody 370S. Furthermore, a questionnaire survey was performed using the questionnaires: factors that influence your choice of food (FCQ); food preference questionnaire for adolescents and adults (FPQ); the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ). (3) Results: Body mass index (BMI) values were within a normal range in 89.5% of men and 77.9% of women, while statistically significant differences between the sexes were confirmed for all body parameters (p < 0.001; p = 0.025). The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and percentage body fat (PBF) were abnormally high in 50.4% and 44.3% of women, respectively. High values of skeletal muscle mass (SMM), protein, minerals, and bone mineral content (BMC) were identified in 36.8% of men. A total of 88 students (66.7% of men and women) had a higher level of physical activity, i.e., achieved metabolic equivalent (MET) values of more than 3000 per week. (4) Conclusions: BMI does not always have explanatory power for assessing body weight, as it does not consider the percentage distribution of fat and non-fat body mass in the total body weight. Physical activity and a varied diet have a positive effect on achieving optimal body weight and are effective in preventing nutritional disorders (such as obesity and malnutrition) and associated health problems.

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“…Our results are consistent with the results of a large questionnaire survey on the extent of weekly physical activity of the Czech population in 2005-2009, which showed that men have more than 6000 MET min/week and women more than 5000 MET min/week [24]. Our results are not entirely consistent with those of the study by Dikmen et al [25], where the authors reported that only 18% of university students (510 students, 80% women and 20% men) who participated in the IPAQ had su cient physical activity (6% women and 12% men). It can be considered identical, that men are physically more active than women.…”

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Assessment of body mass index and body composition with physical activity and dietary preferences in university students

Petřeková

Borzenko

Kovaľová

et al. 2022

Preprint

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Background The analysis of body composition, especially the assessment of the amount and distribution of body fat and muscle mass in young people, has a relatively important clinical significance for detecting nutritional disorders. Inappropriate eating habits and insufficient physical activity contribute to changes in body composition. A healthy lifestyle, especially sufficient and correct nutrition, contributes to reducing the risk of developing nutritional disorders and their associated health complications and especially sufficient and correct nutrition, contribute to reducing the risk of developing nutritional disorders and the health complications associated with them. Materials and methods University students aged 19–25 years (⌀women = 21.6 ± 1.46, ⌀men = 21.5 ± 1.02) had their body composition measured using a bioimpedance device InBody 370S. Furthermore, a questionnaire survey (IPAQ, FPQ, FCQ) related to information on the level of physical activity, food selection preferences and factors influencing students' food choices was performed. The research took place at the Centre for Health Research at University of Ostrava from October 2020 to May 2021. Results and findings: For the majority of surveyed body composition parameters, most students (women and men) were found to have values that corresponded to their reference range. Body Mass Index (BMI) for 89.5% of men and 77.9% of women were within a normal range, while statistically significant differences between the sexes were confirmed for all body parameters (p < 0,001; p = 0,025). 50.4% of women had a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) parameter above the reference norm, and 44.3% of women had higher percentage body fat (PBF) values. Higher values of skeletal muscle mass (SMM), protein, minerals a bone mineral content (BMC) were identified in 36.8% of men. When asked what influences their choice of food, men rated the health category the highest (3 ± 0.56), but women preferred fast (convenient) food preparation (3.2 ± 0.52). Men had the lowest preference for snacks, starchy foods and dairy products (equal 3.7; SD 0.55–0.77). Women preferred meat and fish the least (3.6 ± 0.72). A total of 88 students (66.7% of men and women) achieved metabolic equivalent (MET) values of more than 3000 per week and thus had a high level of physical activity. Of this number, men (79%) were more active than women (64.6%). Conclusion BMI does not always have explanatory power for assessing body weight, as it does not consider the percentage distribution of fat and non-fat body mass in the total body weight. Men have a higher proportion of skeletal muscle mass and ensure a sufficient supply of food with high-quality protein content. Women who are genetically predisposed to higher body fat storage (and higher visceral fat percentage) can improve the skeletal muscle mass ratio by increasing physical activity and consuming enough lean meat, fish and quality dairy products. Physical activity and a varied diet have a positive effect on achieving optimal body weight, they are also effective in prevention against nutritional disorders (obesity, malnutrition) and other health complications related to these disorders.

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Examination of the effect of the gender factor on university students’ physical activity level

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

A Cross-Sectional Study on Physical Activity and Psychological Distress in Adults with Asthma

A Cross-Sectional Study on Physical Activity and Psychological Distress in Adults with Asthma

Assessment of Body Mass Index, Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Dietary Preferences in University Students: A Pilot Study

Assessment of body mass index and body composition with physical activity and dietary preferences in university students

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