Physical Activity of Adult Residents of Katowice and Selected Determinants of Their Occupational Status and Socio-Economic Characteristics

Puciato, Daniel; Rozpara, Michał; Mynarski, Władysław; Łoś, Agnieszka; Królikowska, Bożena

doi:10.13075/mp.5893.2013.0064

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“…Among the surveyed men from Wrocław, the predominance of low intensity effort in weekly physical activity, as reported by previous studies, was evident3, 4, 6 ) . This can be dangerous as the positive effect of physical effort on human well-being is related to sufficiently high volume, frequency and intensity of exercise3, 4 ) .…”

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“…This can be dangerous as the positive effect of physical effort on human well-being is related to sufficiently high volume, frequency and intensity of exercise3, 4 ) . World Health Organisation recommends performing physical effort of moderate intensity for 150 minutes, or of high intensity for 75 minutes a week in order to maintain or improve health.…”

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“…The results of empirical studies indicate that the level of physical activity is modified by socioeconomic factors such as: age, gender, place of residence, education, profession and economic status4,5,6 ) . Relationships between physical activity and economic status have rarely been analysed in previous papers and the results of previous studies are not conclusive.…”

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Physical activity of men from Wroclaw compared with their discretionary income

Puciato

2016

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] This paper attempted to determine the relationship between physical activity of men from Wrocław and their discretionary income. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 1,601 male survey respondents aged from 18 to 65 years old. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the assessment of physical activity. [Results] Among respondents, low intensity physical activity was predominant. The level of physical activity of the respondents increased with their discretionary income. Statistically significant differences were observed between activities of low and high intensity and total activities in Wrocław. [Conclusion] Discretionary income seems to be better predictor of physical activity than gross income, however, this should be verified in future research.

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“…of the circulatory or locomotor systems [34,35]. Physical activity of health-promoting parameters has an influence on decreasing ailments of the locomotor system, characteristic for particular professions [14].…”

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Prevalence and socioeconomic determinants of leisure time physical activity among Polish farmers

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Piątkowska

Mynarski

2018

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Introduction and objective. The aim of this study is to evaluate the leisure time physical activity of Polish farmers in the context of meeting health-related recommendations, and to diagnose the social and economic determinants. The analysis concerned leisure and transportation activities of various intensity and sedentary time. Materials and method. Farmers (n=153) aged over 18 were selected from a representative sample of Polish society (n=2039). In order to evaluate LTPA, the long version of the IPAQ was used. Statistically significant differences between the variables were tested using non-parametric tests. The relationship between the amount of exercise recommended by the WHO and studied socio-demographic criteria was assessed using log-linear analysis. Results. The WHO health recommendations were met by 33.3% of farmers. Shares in LTPA (19.1%) and transportation (19.2%) significantly increased the chance of achieving these norms (OR=12.54 and 0.07, respectively). Along with age (≥40 years) and income (≥3000 PLN/Є750) of Polish farmers, the risk of insufficient physical activity increased. Average MET-min/week for LTPA was 299.8±583.4 and transportation -521.2±1973.9. The average time of sitting during working days was 4.4±2.9, while it was 4.5±3.2 hrs/day during weekends. Conclusions. Health-promoting changes are necessary among Polish farmers, including an increase in the awareness of health benefits and the necessity of undertaking physically active ways of spending leisure time. It seems to be a legitimate action to develop a mini-tourist trail in the rural environment as a means of promoting physical activity also among women aged over 40, and from lower income groups, who are especially threatened by inactivity.

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“…Similarly, associations between educational level and recreational activity have been confirmed by a study of inhabitants of Katowice (a large industrial town in Poland), conducted among physical workers, operators, teachers, scientists, and service workers. The first 2 groups linked their physical activity mostly with their occupational activity, and the remaining 3 groups (including teachers) related their physical activity to both leisure time and professional duties [24].…”

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Back and neck pain among school teachers in Poland and its correlations with physical activity

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Background: Back pain represents one of the most common diseases across various populations of workers worldwide. This study analyzes the prevalence and severity of back pain, based on selected demographic variables, and the relationship with physical activity among school teachers. Material and Methods: The study included 998 professionally active teachers (840 females and 158 males) from the southern part of Poland. Validated psychometric tools, namely: 1) for evaluation of disability due to back pain -a Polish version of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Neck Disability Index (NDI), 2) for physical activity assessment -the Subjective Experience of Work Load (SEWL) as well as the authors' supplementary questionnaire, addressing demographic and anthropometric variables were used. Results: There was no correlation between age and the NDI scores in females (r = 0.027), in contrast to males (r = 0.202; p ≤ 0.05). Statistically significant correlations (p ≤ 0.05) were reported between: age and the ODI, in both females (r = 0.219) and males (r = 0.180). No associations between the body mass index (BMI)-ODI, and BMI-NDI were found. In the case of women, disability related to low back pain (LBP) had a negative impact on the indicators of their activity during work, sports, and leisure time. In the case of men, the NDI and ODI scores did not differ, based on activity indicators. Conclusions: Our findings confirm that back pain represents a serious concern among teachers. Age appears to be a prognostic factor, while no association between the BMI and LBP has been revealed. The limitation of physical activity leads to more frequent back pain. Med Pr 2015;66(6):771-778

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Physical Activity of Adult Residents of Katowice and Selected Determinants of Their Occupational Status and Socio-Economic Characteristics

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Physical activity of men from Wroclaw compared with their discretionary income

Physical activity of men from Wroclaw compared with their discretionary income

Prevalence and socioeconomic determinants of leisure time physical activity among Polish farmers

Back and neck pain among school teachers in Poland and its correlations with physical activity

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