Socioeconomic status and lack of time to physical activity: The Beagá Health Study
Abstract
Purpose: Lack of time is one of the most frequently personal barriers to physical activity (PA). Although several studies pointed this barrier as reflection of a lack of self-motivation, in developed countries it may be... [ view full abstract ]
Purpose: Lack of time is one of the most frequently personal barriers to physical activity (PA). Although several studies pointed this barrier as reflection of a lack of self-motivation, in developed countries it may be associated with socioeconomic status, hiding iniquities. This study aims to explore associations between lack of time for PA among adults according to socioeconomic status (SES), type of occupational, household chores and transportation activities. Methods and Results: We used a population-based cross-sectional study named “Beagá Health”, carried out during 2008-9 by the Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health. Only individuals who did not practice leisure-time physical activity in the three months preceding the survey were asked about the barriers to practice, totaling 1,920 adults out of 3.433 interview, aged 18-59 years. SES was defined by household incomes categorized into three groups classified by number of minimum wage (<2; 2-5; >5 minimum wages). Type of occupation was coded as per the Brazilian Standard Classification of Occupations and collapsed into four categories (non-work, professional, white-collar and blue-collar). Household chores and transportation domains were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Qui-square tests were performed to analyze the differences between barrier on SES and Multiple Correspondence Analysis Technique to explore associations. The prevalence of lack of time for PA was 57,7% similar for all three income groups (p= 0,1634). However, the prevalence of this barrier showed a dose-response gradient in regard to occupation, unfavorable to blue-collar workers (p<0,001). Active transportation, blue-collar work and income 2-5 minimum wages were closely related to lack of time as compared to their counterparts. Conclusions: Association between lack of time to PA may be related to the type of occupation. The reports that the work constitutes an obstacle to PA should be further explored through analyses that consider other individual and neighborhood variables.
Authors
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Amanda Fernandes
(Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)
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Dario Costa
(Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)
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Fabiano de Almeida Célio
(Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)
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Amanda Andrade
(Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)
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Amelia Friche
(Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)
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César Xavier
(Medicine, Faculdade de Saúde e Ecologia Humana, Vespasiano, Minas Gerais, Brazil)
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Fernando Proietti
(Medicine, Faculdade de Saúde e Ecologia Humana, Vespasiano, Minas Gerais, Brazil)
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Waleska Caiaffa
(Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte Observatory for Urban Health - OSUBH, School of Medicine)
Topic Area
II. Urban Health at the intersection of urban environment, social determinants and places
Session
PS-3 » POSTER SESSION 3 (12:15 - Sunday, 3rd April, TBA)
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