title: [Prevalence of physical inactivity in adult women in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Brasil.
authors.forename: Carmen Rosane
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Masson
authors.forename: Juvenal Soares
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Dias-da-Costa
authors.forename: Maria Teresa Anselmo
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Olinto
authors.forename: Stella
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meneghel
authors.forename: Clarice Cardoso da
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: Fernanda
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bairros
authors.forename: Pedro Curi
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Hallal
mesh_terms: 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