Pattern, Prevalence, and Perceived Personal Barriers Toward Physical Activity Among Adult Saudis in Al-Hassa, KSA

Amin, Tarek Tawfik; Suleman, Waseem; Ali, Ayub; Gamal, Amira; Wehedy, Adel Al

doi:10.1123/jpah.8.6.775

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“…In this study, women were less likely than men to be physically active or to meet the ACS guidelines even after adjustment for the other socio-demographics, a finding consistent with other reports (Aparicio-Ting et al, 2012;2013). The previous difference should be considered in the presence of cultural, social barriers and motivating factors may shape the differences in PA behavior between men and women (Amin et al, 2011;Al-Otaibi, 2013), a point to be taken in promoting PA for cancer prevention for the Saudi population. Al Otaibi found that among adult Saudis who were in prime age, highly educated, employed and physically inactive, the majority of them were at precontemplation stage for PA with more external barriers and less self efficacy especially among females.…”

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“…The previous finding is consistent with previous reports (Aparicio-Ting et al, 2012;2013) where retirees were found more likely to be active with more leisure time and more likely to be active at levels recommended for cancer prevention. Sufficient leisure activity to reduce cancer risk is likely associated with greater barriers related to time, competing commitments and motivation than participating in the lower levels required for general health benefits (Amin et al, 2011;Al-Otaibi, 2013). Perceived benefits are another important component to encourage PA behavior, increasing public awareness of the PA guidelines relevant to cancer prevention may encourage individuals to comply with these guidelines for being physically active.…”

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“…Assuming leisure time PA level among adult Saudis in Al Hassa (total population of about 1,300,000) of 25% (Amin et al, 2011), with a precision of±3%, employing a 95% confidence, 80% power, and deign effect of 3, the total sample size would be 1350 adults. Adding a 30% increment to compensate for potential non-response, the final total sample size estimated to be 1800.…”

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“…ii) Assessment of Intentional Leisure Time Physical Activity 'ILTPA': The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) version 2.0 was used for data collection and accompanied with a modified show card derived from World Health Organization STEP wise approach to Chronic Disease Risk Factor Surveillance instrument (WHO STEPs) http://www.who.int/chp/steps/GPAQ/en/index.htm) which provides examples of types and intensity of PA, modifications were carried out to suit the local Saudi community (Amin et al, 2011;. We employed the GPAQ to assess the frequency (days) and time (minutes/ hours) spent in doing moderate-and-vigorous-intensity PA during a typical week in the leisure-related.…”

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“…Furthermore, published reports on PA profile of Saudi adults indicated that the majority are not physically active enough to achieve health benefits. (Amin et al, 2011;Al-Otaibi, 2013). No previous studies from the Middle East have explored the proportion of a population that met the recommended PA level for cancer prevention or assessed the population awareness about the role of PA in cancer prevention.…”

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Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention: Awareness and Meeting the Recommendations among Adult Saudis

Amin

Al-Hammam²,

AlMulhim³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: There is a scarcity of information about the proportion of the adult Saudi population that meet the recommended guidelines of physical activity (PA) to reduce cancer risk. Moreover, their awareness about the role of PA in cancer prevention is unclear. Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed at estimating the proportion of adult Saudis meeting the PA guidelines, specifically those recommended by American Cancer Society (ACS) for cancer prevention, and to assess the public awareness about the role of PA in cancer prevention. Materials and Methods: Using a multistage sampling method, 2,127 adult Saudis of both genders were recruited from 6 urban and 4 rural primary health care centers in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia. Participants were personally interviewed to gather information about their sociodemographic characteristics, searching activity about PA and cancer, and the time spent in leisure time PA (moderate and vigorous)/week using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire with show cards. Finally, items about the role of PA in cancer risk reduction were inquired. Results: Of the included participants, 11.6% met the recommendations for cancer prevention (≥45 minutes of moderate-vigorous PA activity/≥5 days/week or 225 minutes/week). Multivariate regression showed that being male (AOR=1.49, CI=1.09-2.06), <20 years of age (AOR=3.11, CI=2.03-4.76), and unemployed (AOR=2.22, CI=1.57-3.18) were significant predictors for meeting PA recommendations for cancer prevention. Only 11.4% of the sample indicated correctly the frequency and duration of PA required for an average adult to be physically active and while >70% of them indicated the role of PA in prevention of hypertension, coronary heart disease and lowering elevated blood cholesterol, only 18.6% and 21.7% correctly mentioned the role of PA in reducing colon and breast cancer risk, respectively. Poor knowledge was found among those with less than college education and aged ≥50 years. The level of knowledge was significantly positively correlated with total leisure time PA of the participants. Conclusions: A minority of adult Saudis in Al Hassa was aware about the role of PA in cancer prevention and engaged in sufficient LTPA for cancer risk reduction benefits, highlighting the need for public health actions to include policies and programs that address factors deterring their participation in LTPA and increasing their awareness with remedies to manage the prevalent misconceptions.

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AlMulhim³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk in the Arab Gulf States

AlAbdulKader

Tuwairqi

Rao

2020

Curr Cardiovasc Risk Rep

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Purpose of Review Rapid economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states over the last half-century has been associated with a rise in obesity and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In this review, we shed some light on the factors driving the obesity epidemic, promising interventions to overcome this public health crisis, and challenges precluding a successful public health impact. Recent Findings Overweight and obesity rates have nearly tripled in the GCC countries over the past four decades. Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have been rising in parallel. Several sociodemographic, environmental, and behavioral factors have been correlated with sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet habits, and ultimately the rise in overweight and obesity rates. Numerous studies have documented factors unique to the population of the Arab Gulf states, but high-quality data is scarce. Despite the growing awareness of the extent of the problem, several barriers to weight loss and physical activity need to be addressed. A few interventions to combat obesity at different levels have been reported with some promising outcomes. Using the social-ecological model (SEM), we review recently published interventions and discuss some challenges to overcome in order to make progress in fighting the obesity epidemic in the GCC. Summary Obesity prevalence has been mounting worldwide, and the Arab Gulf states are no exception. This public health crisis is drawing the attention of policymakers and several stakeholders. However, a lot needs to be done to reduce the burden of obesity and improve cardiovascular risks in the Arab Gulf states.

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Impact of Ramadan on Physical Activity and Sleeping Patterns in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: The First Study Using Fitbit Device

Alghamdi

Alghamdi²,

Jenkins

et al. 2020

Diabetes Ther

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Introduction: The impact of Ramadan fasting, a type of intermittent fasting, on the management of diabetes has not been well investigated. Physical activity, sleep duration, and time of sleep are susceptible to alterations during Ramadan due to the changes in the times and numbers of meals. This study compared physical activity and sleep patterns of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) during and after Ramadan using the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) and a Fitbit Flex 2 accelerometer.Digital Features To view enhanced digital features for this article go to https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare. 12155568.

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Pattern, Prevalence, and Perceived Personal Barriers Toward Physical Activity Among Adult Saudis in Al-Hassa, KSA

Cited by 57 publications

References 18 publications

Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention: Awareness and Meeting the Recommendations among Adult Saudis

Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention: Awareness and Meeting the Recommendations among Adult Saudis

Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk in the Arab Gulf States

Impact of Ramadan on Physical Activity and Sleeping Patterns in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: The First Study Using Fitbit Device

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