[Prevalence of physical inactivity in adult women in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil].
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of physical inactivity and associated factors in adult women (20-60 years) in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out in 40 census tracts of the city. Physical inactivity was defined as no leisure-time physical activity or light-intensity activities no more than once a week. Of the 1,026 women interviewed, 380 (37.0%; 95%CI: 34.0-40.0) were classified as inactive. Another 609 (59.3%) reported moderate or vigorous activities less than three times a week. In the crude analysis, physical inactivity was higher among non-white women, those with higher parity, with less schooling, low income, and obese. After adjustment, only the effect of body mass index remained statistically significant. Local and national policies for counseling and environmental improvements are necessary to reverse the high prevalence of physical inactivity observed in the community.
Masson
Carmen Rosane
CR
Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
Dias-da-Costa
Juvenal Soares
JS
Olinto
Maria Teresa Anselmo
MT
Meneghel
Stella
S
Costa
Clarice Cardoso da
CC
Bairros
Fernanda
F
Hallal
Pedro Curi
PC
D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008019:Life Style; D008875:Middle Aged; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014505:Urban Population