Level of physical activity and its associated factors among adults in southeast Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Tekalegn, Yohannes; Solomon, Damtew; Sahiledengle, Biniyam; Beressa, Girma; Desta, Fikreab; Tolcha, Fekata Defere; Rogers, Heather; Petrucka, Pammla P; Mwanri, Lillian

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063333

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“…Previous studies from Bahir-Dar city, Gunchire district, and Hosanna town supported this evidence ( 9 , 19 , 31 ). Physical activity is not at a moderate level in urban areas of Ethiopia because of increasing urbanization, and people usually use taxes and motor cycles to move from place to place ( 7 , 32 ). This suggests that urban public health programs should target promoting physical exercise among community members to reduce the risk of developing hypertension.…”

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Prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors among adults in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Suliman,

Tadesse,

Abute

et al. 2023

Front. Epidemiol.

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BackgroundUndiagnosed hypertension is a major public health problem causing severe cardiovascular disorders that are responsible for a high proportion of morbidities and mortalities, especially among adults living in low-income countries. However, there is a paucity of information that describes its epidemiology in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors among adults in Durame town, southern Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2022. Data were collected from 526 randomly selected adults aged ≥18 years using a pre-tested questionnaire. The binary logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension.ResultsThe prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension among adults in Durame town, southern Ethiopia, was found to be 14.0% (95% CI: 11.2–17.1). Family history of hypertension [AOR = 6.9, 95% CI: (3.62, 13.27)], drinking too much alcohol [AOR = 5.7, 95% CI: (2.97, 10.75)], physical inactivity [AOR = 2.5, 95% CI: (1.34, 4.73)], consuming street foods regularly [AOR = 2.8, 95% CI: (1.28, 6.01)], and seeking healthcare for hypertensive symptoms without serious illness [AOR = 2.4, 95% CI: (1.28, 4.56)] were significantly associated with developing undiagnosed hypertension.ConclusionThe study has revealed that one in seven adults had undiagnosed hypertension in the study area. Thus, interventions to prevent hypertension should target increasing awareness among people with a family history of hypertension, controlling excessive alcohol consumption, promoting physical exercise, regulating street food markets, and improving the health-seeking behavior of adults in urban settings.

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Prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors among adults in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Suliman,

Tadesse,

Abute

et al. 2023

Front. Epidemiol.

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“…Following a confirmed diagnosis, clinical assessment, and client readiness evaluation, rapid ART initiation should occur. Adults with advanced HIV or a CD4 count of ≤ 350 cells/mm3 must commence antiretroviral therapy (ART) promptly [ 10 , 16 ].…”

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“…Socio-economic and demographic characteristics: The study analyzed socioeconomic and demographic factors, including age, education, and employment, to calculate a wealth index based on eleven household variables. The index was divided into four quintiles: lowest, medium, fourth, and fifth [ 16 ]. HIV/AIDS-related factors include antiretroviral therapy state, type of regimen, opportunistic infections, duration since diagnosis, duration on ART, functional status, current Tuberculosis state, and WHO staging (stage III and >/=III).Lifestyle and behavioral risk factors include smoking status, alcohol consumption status, daily Khat chew state, serving fruit/vegetables daily, oil type, and self-reported salt consumption.…”

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“…Anthropometric measurement related factors: elevated blood pressure, BMI, and waist circumference are related factors in anthropometric measurements, affecting BP, BMI, and WC measured based on the revised ATP criteria [ 16 , 18 ]. Clinical history related factors: In order to analyze chronic illnesses in the last 12 months, inquire about the patient’s clinical history, including blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol, and cardiovascular history.…”

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“…In general, using expectation and prior knowledge analysis approaches, the missing at random (MAR) assumptions were applied to manage missing interval/ratio and categorical data, respectively. However, no approaches were employed to investigate subgroup analysis [ 16 , 18 ].…”

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Low-level physical activity predictors among adults living with HIV in Ethiopia’s southern region, focusing on work, transportation, and recreation domains: unmatched case-control study

Bune

2024

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background Low-level physical activity (LLPA) is crucial for the well-being of adults living with HIV (PLWHs). However, many do not engage in enough physical activity, leading to adverse health outcomes. Identifying the determinants of LLPA can aid in developing effective interventions. Despite this, Ethiopia lacks evidence on this topic. This study aimed to identify predictors of LLPA among PLWHs in the Gedeo zone, located in southern Ethiopia. Methods An unmatched case-control study was conducted on PLWHs in the Gedeo zone who visited two hospitals and healthcare institutions between December 29th, 2017 and January 22nd, 2019. Respondents were classified into three categories based on their total physical activity levels: high, moderate, and low. Cases were defined as those meeting the criteria for LLPA, while controls were those who did not fall under the cases category. Data was collected using the WHO Stepwise surveillance tool and analyzed using Epidata v3.1 templates and SPSS v22. Predictor variables with a P-value < 0.25 in bivariable analysis and < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval in multivariable analysis were selected. Results The study involved 633 HIV-positive adults, with a response rate of 92.41%. Most participants were under 34 years old, with an average age of 36.47±(9.055) for cases and 36.38±(8.389) for controls. The multivariable analysis revealed that educational status (AOR = 4.85, P = 0.02, 95%CI (1.28–18.44)), sex (AOR = 0.24, P = 0.04, 95%CI (0.07–0.90)), duration on ART being exposed for 1–4 Years (AOR = 0.12, P < 0.001, 95%CI (0.03–0.44)) and being exposed for 5–9 Years (AOR = 0.03, P < 0.001, 95%CI (0.01–0.16)), and former alcohol use (AOR = 0.11, P < 0.01, 95%CI (0.02–0.56) were significant predictors of LLPA performance. Conclusions The study concluded that educational status, sex, ART duration, and past alcohol use are key determinants of LLPA performance among PLWHs in southern Ethiopia. This suggests that policymakers should implement public health campaigns to promote healthy habits, particularly low-level physical activity, among PLWHs.

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Prevalence of physical inactivity and associated factors among adults in Eastern African countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Abuhay,

Derseh,

Kolbe-Alexander

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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IntroductionPhysical inactivity is a major global public health concern, increasing the risk factor of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mortality. The WHO has initiated the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity to reduce global physical inactivity by 15% by 2030. Rapid urbanisation and insufficient physical activity in the Global South have significant implications for public health, leading to increased NCDs. Understanding physical inactivity and related risk factors among adults is essential in addressing the growing NCD epidemic. This study aims to estimate the pooled prevalence of physical inactivity and its associated risk factors among adults in Eastern African countries.Methods and analysisThis review protocol will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2020) Guideline. A comprehensive search will be conducted using the CoCoPop (condition, context, population) frameworks to include all observational studies published from 1 January 2010 to 31 October 2024. Databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CINAHAL, Web of Science, Science Direct and Google Scholar will be searched. Studies with citations without an abstract or full text and qualitative studies will be excluded. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool will be used to assess the quality of each study. The heterogeneity of studies will be quantified using the I2statistic, and a fixed-effects or random-effects model will be used for the pooled analysis. Publication bias will be assessed using visual (funnel plot) and statistical methods. The study countries will be the basis for subgroup analysis, and sensitivity analysis will be used to see how one study’s results may affect the estimate as a whole.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required for this systematic review. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Furthermore, this systematic review and meta-analysis will be used to generate comprehensive and robust evidence for public health interventions.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42024567592

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Level of physical activity and its associated factors among adults in southeast Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

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References 51 publications

Prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors among adults in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and associated factors among adults in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Low-level physical activity predictors among adults living with HIV in Ethiopia’s southern region, focusing on work, transportation, and recreation domains: unmatched case-control study

Prevalence of physical inactivity and associated factors among adults in Eastern African countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

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