Factors Associated with an Unhealthy Lifestyle among Adults in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

AlQuaiz, AlJohara M; Kazi, Ambreen; Almigbal, Turky H.; Al-Hazmi, Ali; Qureshı, Riaz; AlHabeeb, Khaled M

doi:10.3390/healthcare9020221

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“…This is consistent with previously reported results in Saudi Arabia (20,22,31). A longer residency period in Saudi Arabia was significantly associated with a higher risk of physical inactivity, and this could be explained by urbanization and motorization commonly seen in Saudi Arabia and their effect on people lifestyles (9,12). This result was in line with previous studies from Saudi Arabia (32,33).…”

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“…The current study results revealed significant disparities in physical activity parameters among young men living in Saudi Arabia from various countries. Certain lifestyle characteristics, such as work type, transportation, leisure time activities, and the intensity and duration of physical activity, could explain these discrepancies (12,24). Manual labor jobs such as working in construction, medical emergency, and firefighting are typically connected with higher physical activity levels than office labor jobs such as working in the education sector, banking and call answering services (25).…”

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“…These lifestyle changes are occurring simultaneously with the rise in prevalence of obesity and other chronic diseases among Saudi people (10). In fact, the rise in obesity and chronic diseases in Saudi Arabia is primarily due to increased intake of unhealthy foods and a decrease in physical activity levels (9,11,12).…”

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Physical Activity Levels of a Multi-Ethnic Population of Young Men Living in Saudi Arabia and Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity

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AlKehayez

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ObjectiveRegular physical activity is essential for lifelong optimal health. Contrarily, physical inactivity is linked with risk for many chronic diseases. This study was conducted to evaluate the physical activity levels and factors associated with physical inactivity among a multi-ethnic population of young men living in Saudi Arabia.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study involving 3,600 young men (20–35 years) living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sociodemographic and physical activity data were collected from subjects by face-to-face interviews. Physical activity characteristics were evaluated by using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Weight and height were measured following standardized methods, then body mass index was calculated.ResultsPhysical inactivity was reported among 24.9% of study subjects. The lowest and highest rates of physical inactivity were reported among subjects from the Philippines (14.0%) and Saudi Arabia (41.5%), respectively. There is a high variation in daily minutes spent on physical activities related to work, transport, recreation, vigorous and moderate-intensity physical activities and sedentary behaviors among study participants based on their nationalities. Nationality, increasing age, longer residency period in Saudi Arabia, living within a family household, having a high education level, earning a high monthly income, and increasing body mass index were significantly associated with a higher risk of physical inactivity among the study participants.ConclusionPhysical inactivity prevalence is relatively high among a multi-ethnic population of young men living in Saudi Arabia. The findings confirmed notable disparities in the physical activity characteristics among participants from different countries living in Saudi Arabia.

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Physical Activity Levels of a Multi-Ethnic Population of Young Men Living in Saudi Arabia and Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity

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AlKehayez

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“… 26 , 29 , 31 Extended residency in Saudi Arabia was linked to a higher risk of being overweight or obese among participants, which could be justified by the urbanization and development commonly seen in Saudi Arabia and their impact on adults’ lifestyle choices. 19 Emigrants’ health is expected to worsen with increasing the length of time spent in a new community. Cultural influences, social and economic alterations, and behavior modification connected with migration in terms of diet habits and physical activity may lead to health complications.…”

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“…12 Another factor contributing to adulthood weight gain is an unhealthy diet that provides high amounts of energy and fats. 19 Higher BMI values are linked to higher morbidity and mortality rates in middle-aged men. 37 , 38 Being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in middle-aged adults.…”

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Differences in Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Middle-Aged Men from Twelve Middle Eastern and Asian Countries Living in Saudi Arabia

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AlFaris³

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Perceived barriers to maintain physical activity and its association to mental health status of Bangladeshi adults: a quantile regression approach

Hasan

Hawlader

Jahan

2023

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Insufficient physical activity and unhealthy lifestyle preferences have been significant concerns for decades. This study aimed to determine the perceived barriers to maintaining physical activity among adults in three major cities of Bangladesh and their association with mental health status. This is a cross-sectional study where 400 participants were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Twenty municipal wards were randomly selected from three cities, followed by a convenient selection of the study participants from each ward. Questionnaires about perceived physical activity barriers were developed based on previously published literature. The DASS-21 scale assessed the mental health status of the study participants. Descriptive statistics were applied to narrate the baseline characteristics of the respondents. The Shapiro–Wilk test was used to check the normality of the perceived physical activity scores. Quantile regression analysis was applied to model the physical activity barrier scores depending on several covariates. Five quantiles were used: the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant for hypothesis testing. Among the respondents, 68.50% were male, half of them were married, 68.0% belonged to nuclear families, 48.0% completed graduate level education, 34.25% were service holders, one-third of the respondent's working hours were 6–8 h, and 19.50% belongs to the overweight and obese groups. Poor traffic and construction work near the road (60.30%) was seen as the most significant barrier to physical activity. Over half of the respondents stated that lack of time, facilities, and expenses hinder physical activity. Mental health status reported mild to extremely severe levels of depression (32%), anxiety (47%), and stress (42.50%), respectively. Significant associations between the perceived physical activity scores and gender, family type, occupation, income, BMI, anxiety, and depression were obtained. Ensuring a safe environment, facilitating accessibility and availability of low-cost exercise facilities, improving road and traffic conditions, and providing appropriate mental health counseling may help to mitigate physical activity barriers.

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Factors Associated with an Unhealthy Lifestyle among Adults in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

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Physical Activity Levels of a Multi-Ethnic Population of Young Men Living in Saudi Arabia and Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity

Physical Activity Levels of a Multi-Ethnic Population of Young Men Living in Saudi Arabia and Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity

Differences in Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Middle-Aged Men from Twelve Middle Eastern and Asian Countries Living in Saudi Arabia

Perceived barriers to maintain physical activity and its association to mental health status of Bangladeshi adults: a quantile regression approach

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