The Association Between Level of Physical Activity and Body Mass Index, and Quality of Life Among Elderly Women

Đošić, Anđela; Živković, Danijela; Milanović, Zoran; Živković, Mladen; Bjelakovic, Ljiljana; Bratić, Marija; Pantelić, Saša

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.804449

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“…Furthermore, even the statistically significant associations differed from those established in previous research. Thus, no statistically significant associations were found between physical activity and physical health, contrary to the findings from earlier studies [14,48]. The data would be more understandable if the respondents were young, but this was a sample of middle-aged individuals.…”

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“…However, some authors argue that the determination of whether physical activity enhances QoL is impossible because this construct cannot be effectively operationalized and assessed [12]. The positive associations between physical activity and perceptions of QoL vary depending on the domains of QoL assessed [13], as well as the intensity of physical activity [14]. Namely, in the working population, according to Puciato, Borysiuk, and Rozpara [15], physical activity of moderate and high intensity was positively associated with QoL, while in an elderly population, this association was only found with activities of moderate intensity [14,16].…”

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“…The positive associations between physical activity and perceptions of QoL vary depending on the domains of QoL assessed [13], as well as the intensity of physical activity [14]. Namely, in the working population, according to Puciato, Borysiuk, and Rozpara [15], physical activity of moderate and high intensity was positively associated with QoL, while in an elderly population, this association was only found with activities of moderate intensity [14,16]. Meanwhile, in the research of Slimani, Paravlic, Mbarek, Bragazzi, and Tod [17], the relations of total physical activity, activities of moderate and high intensity, and all domains of QoL were established.…”

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BMI, Body Image, and Quality of Life—Moderating Role of Physical Activity

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Body mass index (BMI) and body image (BI) are constructs worth examining in the context of physical activity (PA), and they are both related to quality of life (QoL). PA, BMI, and BI should all be considered as associated parameters, and their effect on QoL should be examined and understood. This study aimed to determine the moderating role of PA in the relationship of BMI and BI with QoL. The sample of examinees consisted of 500 respondents (307 women; aged 39 ± 6 years). A physical activity self-evaluation questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) was used to estimate PA; BI was evaluated by using the Body Image Dimensional Assessment (BIDA) questionnaire, while QoL was determined with the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. The results showed that vigorous PA moderates the relationship between BMI and social relationships in adults (Sig. = 0.000). Walking and vigorous PA affect the relationship between BMI and environmental health (Sig. = 0.017 and Sig. = 0.049, respectively). Both walking (Sig. = 0.035) and moderate PA (Sig. = 0.032) alternate the relationships between BI and social relationships. Walking (Sig. = 0.000) and vigorous PA (Sig. = 0.016) moderate the relationship between BI and environmental health. The influence of PA on the moderation of the relationship of BMI and BI with physical and psychological health in the working population was not statistically significant.

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“…This phenomenon should focus on BMI, because BMI is more important than weight and height can better show health problems, but neither of them can diagnose the health status of the individual [ 52 ], so it will not affect the detection results of the smart bracelet. The main difference lies in the BMI level of the participants; some studies have pointed out that the BMI of older adults is negatively correlated with walking distance [ 53 , 54 , 55 ]. Although there were differences in pre-retirement occupations between the males and females, they had all worked in society, had general social cognition, and could use the smart bracelets that were popular in the market.…”

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Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Older Adults to Optimize Health-Promoting Lifestyle: An Intervention Study

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Huang²,

Huang

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Exercise intervention is the easiest and most effective way to promote human health. This study combined technology and exercise to improve the health behavior of the older adults through a physical activity intervention and to enhance a health-promoting lifestyle. Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental research method was used to openly recruit 120 healthy male and female older adults over 65 years old (average age of males: 71.6 ± 1.25 years; average age of females: 72.3 ± 1.28 years), all of whom wore smart bracelets. The participants were monitored by special personnel during the same period of walking every Monday to Friday. All participants recorded their daily steps, distance walked, and calorie consumption data for a period of 8 weeks. Results: After 8 weeks of walking, all participants showed a positive medium–high correlation of various factors between healthy behaviors and the health-promoting lifestyle scales. In the post-tests of each factor of two scales, males had the highest correlation between regular physical activity and physical activity, and females had the highest correlation between regular physical activity and social support. The variabilities in the explanatory power of the health behaviors of males and females on the health-promoting lifestyle were R2 = 70.9% (p < 0.01) and R2 = 74.1% (p < 0.01), indicating that the variables of healthy behaviors have a positive effect on health-promoting lifestyles in male and female older adults. Conclusions: Walking interventions positively affect the health behaviors of older adults and encourage health-promoting lifestyles. The value of this study is in its contribution to health promotion and public health recommendations for older adults.

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“…They found that increased BMI is strongly correlated to decreased physical fitness [ 52 ]. Additionally, Ðošić et al elaborated that older women with a higher BMI scored better in the environmental than physical domains of quality of life [ 53 ]. In addition, Cárdenas et al found that high BMI is an important factor that may contribute to decreased physical activities and lead to serious health consequences [ 54 ].…”

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Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs and Preventive Behaviors in Najran City, Saudi Arabia

Ibrahim,

Nahari,

Al-khadher

et al. 2023

Nutrients

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Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease affecting both men and women, but it is more prevalent in women. Promoting a healthy lifestyle among adults, particularly women, is crucial in preventing and reducing the osteoporosis impact. This study aimed to compare the osteoporosis knowledge, health beliefs and preventive behaviors among adult male and female in Najran city Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study was performed on 516 males and 581 females in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, from January to April 2023. The data collection instrument is a self-reported online questionnaire consisting of basic data, the Osteoporosis Preventive Behavior (OPB) scale, the osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool, and the osteoporosis health belief scale. The results revealed that male participants had a higher OPB (26.70) than females (20.32). However, females have a higher knowledge (10.71), perceive themselves as more susceptible to osteoporosis (20.34) and had higher exercise barriers (20.11) compared to males (9.97, 18.79 and 19.20, respectively). Statistically significant correlations (p < 0.001) were observed between OPB, osteoporosis knowledge (r = 0.26), perceived susceptibility (r = 0.33), severity (r = 0.53), exercise (r = 0.54) and calcium (r = 0.33) benefits, exercise (r = 0.40) and calcium (r = 0.81) barriers and health motivation (r = 0.37). The study concluded significant disparities between males and females regarding osteoporosis-related knowledge, preventive behaviors, perceived susceptibility, severity, and exercise perceived barriers. The results suggest gender-based educational interventions to enhance OPB by addressing osteoporosis-related knowledge, perceived susceptibility, seriousness, benefits, and health motivation.

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The Association Between Level of Physical Activity and Body Mass Index, and Quality of Life Among Elderly Women

Cited by 10 publications

References 44 publications

BMI, Body Image, and Quality of Life—Moderating Role of Physical Activity

BMI, Body Image, and Quality of Life—Moderating Role of Physical Activity

Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Older Adults to Optimize Health-Promoting Lifestyle: An Intervention Study

Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs and Preventive Behaviors in Najran City, Saudi Arabia

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