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Physical Activity among Older People with Chronic Illnesses: A Cross-sectional Study.
- Source :
- Jordan Journal of Nursing Research; Mar2024, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p48-55, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: The significance of physical activity in preventing and treating chronic illnesses has long been established. However, there are limited studies focusing on the physical activity among old people with chronic illnesses in Jordan. Purpose: This study aimed to explore the association between physical-activity level, chronic illnesses, and multimorbidity among people 60 years old and above in Jordan. Methods: A crosssectional design was used in the northern region of Jordan. A survey was conducted among 200 old people aged 60 years and above. The survey included sociodemographic data and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient, and logistic-regression analysis. Results: Approximately 41% of old people had a sufficient level of physical activity. Gender, level of schooling, smoking, heart conditions, diabetes, and multimorbidity were significantly associated with physical activity. In the logistic-regression analysis, gender (OR 0.221, 95% CI 0.096-0.507), heart condition (OR 0.093, 95% CI 0.011-0.760), and diabetes (OR 0.312, 95% CI 0.120-0.810) were found to be significantly associated with physical activity among old people. Conclusion: This study revealed a low physical activity among old people. It is important to develop policies that support regular physical activity for old people with chronic illnesses. Implications for Nursing: Community-based healthpromotion programs should be developed to encourage regular physical activity among older people with chronic illnesses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CHRONIC disease treatment
PREVENTION of chronic diseases
CROSS-sectional method
STATISTICAL correlation
COMMUNITY health services
LIFESTYLES
EXERCISE therapy
LOGISTIC regression analysis
QUESTIONNAIRES
PRIMARY health care
RESEARCH evaluation
MEDICAL care
CHRONIC diseases
ODDS ratio
HEALTH behavior
STATISTICAL reliability
GERIATRIC assessment
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors
HEALTH promotion
COMPARATIVE studies
DATA analysis software
CONFIDENCE intervals
COMORBIDITY
DIABETES
COMMUNITY-based social services
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 29573785
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Jordan Journal of Nursing Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178055691
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14525/JJNR.v3i1.06