Physical Inactivity in a country in transition: a population-based survey in Tirana City, Albania

Shapo, Laidon; Pomerleau, Joceline

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“…The strongest independent “predictor” of hypertension in our study was physical inactivity. This finding is consistent with previous studies conducted in Albania which have also reported a positive association between lack of physical exercise with acute coronary syndrome (14) and diabetes (15). …”

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Correlates of Hypertension Among Adult Men and Women in Kosovo

Hashani¹,

Roshi

Burazeri

2014

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Aim:We aimed to assess the independent socioeconomic, behavioral and psychosocial correlates of hypertension among the adult population of Kosovo.Methods:This was a cross-sectional study carried out in Pristina in 2012-2013 which included a large representative sample of 1793 consecutive primary health care users aged ≥35 years (mean age: 51.2±6.7 years; 52.5% women; overall response: 95%). Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was measured, whereas demographic and socioeconomic characteristics (age, sex, marital status, place of residence, education, employment status and income), lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol intake, physical exercise and dietary fat intake) and psychosocial factors (hostility and reaction to transition) were assessed through a structured questionnaire. Multivariable-adjusted binary logistic regression was used to assess the independent “predictors” of hypertension.Results:Upon simultaneous adjustment in a backward stepwise elimination procedure for all socioeconomic characteristics, lifestyle factors and psychosocial factors, significant positive correlates of hypertension were older age (OR=1.03, 95%CI=1.01-1.05), male gender (OR=1.41, 95%CI=1.19-1.58), a lower educational attainment (OR=1.36, 95%CI=1.08-1.67), smoking (OR=1.53, 95%CI=1.28-2.16), physical inactivity (OR=1.98, 95%CI=1.46-2.74) and hostility (OR=1.42, 95%CI=1.17-2.08).Conclusions:Findings from this study conducted in transitional Kosovo are generally in line with previous reports from the Western Balkan countries and beyond. Decision-makers and policymakers should be aware of the rising trend and socioeconomic, behavioral and psychosocial determinants of hypertension in post-war Kosovo.

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Correlates of Hypertension Among Adult Men and Women in Kosovo

Hashani¹,

Roshi

Burazeri

2014

Mater Sociomed

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“…In this sense, it is important to note that in both cases PA promotion was treated as a prioritized area [23, 30, 31]. In the particular case of Sweden, PA objectives (i.e., national objective 9) were just qualitative, but public health plans implementation pursued specifically gender equality in sports participation with a public health perspective [31] and in health itself [45]. Regarding Netherlands, with good policy documents, feasible objectives in PIA prevalence were clearly stated [23], some particular budgets for PA promotion were defined [24], and some target groups for PA promotion were defined [24].…”

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A retrospective analysis of policy development on compliance with World Health Organization’s physical activity recommendations between 2002 and 2005 in European Union adults: closing the gap between research and policy

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BackgroundPhysical inactivity (PIA) is a mortality risk factor defined as performing lower levels of physical activity than recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). After 2002, the WHO released the WHA55.23 Resolution and the Global Strategy which produced several changes in policymaking, but with no subsequent analyses of the impact of these changes in European Union (EU) policymaking while examining PIA prevalence.MethodsPIA of 31,946 adults as a whole sample and country-by-country were analyzed in the 2002 and 2005 EU Special Eurobarometers. PIA prevalence between countries was performed with the χ2 test and PIA between both years and between genders was analyzed with the Z-Score test for two population proportions. A retrospective analysis of national plans was performed to interpret the suitability of such policy documents, considering changes in PIA prevalence.ResultsDifferences in PIA prevalence were observed between countries (p < 0.001) and years (p < 0.001) for the whole sample and men and women separately. Within-country samples showed no differences for Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Portugal, and Spain (p > 0.05). When considering gender, there were no gender reductions in subsamples for Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom, neither in Luxemburg for men, nor in France and Italy for women. When analyzing gender differences across the entire sample, PIA was higher in women than men for both years (p < 0.001). Greece and Luxemburg did not release national plans for promoting physical activity.ConclusionsWhile large differences in PIA prevalence between EU countries prevailed, the overall PIA descended between both years for the whole sample, men, and women. While this points out a general suitability of policymaking for reducing PIA, not all countries reported reductions in PIA for men, women, or both genders. Also, PIA levels were higher for women in both years, suggesting a less than optimal policy implementation, or lack of women-specific focus across the EU. This analysis helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of PIA policymaking in the EU and provides researchers with targeted intervention areas for future development.

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“…2,11,14,19,22,23 In high-income countries, such as the United States, Germany, England and Australia, prevalences varied between 25% and 62%. 1,3,5,6,12,17,21 A Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey conducted in 2006, with a sample of 50 U.S. states, in addition to the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, showed prevalences of physical inactivity in leisure time between 14.2% and 41.2%; 12 thus, lower than those found in all Brazilian state capitals and the Federal District.…”

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“…Leisure is the most frequently studied domain, with higher frequency in epidemiological surveys, both in high-income countries 1,3,5,12,13,17 and middle-or low-income ones. 2,11,14,19,22,23 However, other types of physical activities, in addition to leisure-time ones, are important, especially in middle-and low-income countries, due to certain social characteristics. 10 The aim of the present study was to describe the practice of physical activities of adults in the leisure-time, occupational, transportation and household domains and its association with sociodemographic and environmental factors.…”

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Prática de atividades físicas e fatores associados em adultos, Brasil, 2006

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OBJETIVO: Estimar a prevalência da prática de atividades físicas por adultos e sua associação com fatores sociodemográficos e ambientais. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados dados do Sistema de Vigilância de Fatores de Risco e Proteção para Doenças Crônicas por Inquérito Telefônico coletados em 2006. Os 54.369 adultos entrevistados residiam em domicílios com linha telefônica fixa nas capitais brasileiras e Distrito Federal. A prática de atividades físicas foi considerada nos domínios do lazer, trabalho, atividade doméstica e deslocamento. As variáveis estudadas incluíram características sociodemográficas dos indivíduos e ambientais das cidades; a associação com as atividades físicas foi analisada segundo sexo. RESULTADOS: As proporções de indivíduos ativos foram de 14,8% no lazer, 38,2% no trabalho, 11,7% no deslocamento e 48,5% nas atividades domésticas. Índices superiores a 60% de inativos no lazer foram observados em dez capitais. Os homens foram mais ativos que as mulheres em todos os domínios, exceto nas atividades domésticas. A proporção de indivíduos ativos decresceu com o aumento da idade. A escolaridade associou-se diretamente com a atividade física no lazer. Os homens ativos no deslocamento tiveram maior chance de ser ativos no lazer, enquanto que as pessoas inativas no trabalho tiveram maior chance de serem ativas no lazer. A existência de local para praticar atividades físicas próximo à residência associou-se à atividade física no lazer. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados obtidos são importantes para o monitoramento dos níveis de atividades físicas no Brasil. Para a promoção das atividades físicas, deve-se considerar as diferenças entre homens e mulheres, as diferenças nas faixas etárias e nos níveis de escolaridade. Deve-se investir principalmente na promoção das atividades físicas no lazer e como forma de deslocamento e em locais adequados para a prática próximos às residências.

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Physical Inactivity in a country in transition: a population-based survey in Tirana City, Albania

Cited by 27 publications

References 20 publications

Correlates of Hypertension Among Adult Men and Women in Kosovo

Correlates of Hypertension Among Adult Men and Women in Kosovo

A retrospective analysis of policy development on compliance with World Health Organization’s physical activity recommendations between 2002 and 2005 in European Union adults: closing the gap between research and policy

Prática de atividades físicas e fatores associados em adultos, Brasil, 2006

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