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Title: | Physical activity tracking among Sri Lankan adults: findings from a 7-year follow-up of the Ragama Health Study |
Authors: | Pinidiyapathirage, J. Kasturiratne, A. Bennie, J.A. Pathmeswaran, A. Biddle, S.J.H. de Silva, H.J. Chackrewarthy, S. Dassanayake, A.S. Ranawaka, U. Kato, N. Wickremasinghe, A.R. |
Keywords: | Physical Activity |
Issue Date: | 2021 |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Citation: | Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health.2021; 33(2-3):205-212. [Epub 2021 Feb 12] |
Abstract: | ABSTRACT: Limited data are available on physical activity tracking among adults in low- and middle-income countries. Using a longitudinal design, we assessed trends and correlates of physical activity among Sri Lankan adults. Individuals selected through age-stratified random sampling, were screened initially in 2007 (n = 2986) and reevaluated in 2014 (n = 2148). On both occasions, structured interviews and clinical measurements were completed. Approximately 40% of the participants engaged in recommended levels of physical activity both at baseline and follow-up. One-fifth reported increased physical activity at follow-up, a similar proportion reported being persistently inactive or a reduction in physical activity. In the adjusted analysis, being persistently active was associated with male sex, a lower educational level and income, being free of any chronic disease conditions, better self-rated health, and sitting time <8 hours. Our findings support public health interventions to help maintain recommended physical activity levels over time, particularly for subgroups at high-risk of physical inactivity. KEYWORDS: Sri Lanka; lower middle-income countries; non-communicable diseases; physical activity; population studies. |
Description: | Indexed in MEDLINE |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/22103 |
ISSN: | 1010-5395 (Print) 1941-2479 (Electronic) 1010-5395 (Linking) |
Appears in Collections: | Journal/Magazine Articles |
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