title: [Variables associated with leisure-time physical inactivity and main barriers to exercise among industrial workers in Southern Brazil].
abstract: The aim of this study was to identify the main perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity and factors associated with physical inactivity among industrial workers in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A cross-sectional study with analysis of secondary data included 2,265 workers. Thirteen barriers were investigated: fatigue, weather, overwork, lack of will, study obligations, family obligations, distance to the facility/setting, affordability, lack of motor skills, poor physical conditioning, lack of facilities, lack of money, security, and others. Prevalence of physical inactivity among workers was 45.4%, and the most common barriers were fatigue (15.1%), overwork (12.7%), and family obligations (9.2%). Fatigue, overwork, family obligations, lack of will, affordability, study obligations, and weather were associated with leisure-time physical inactivity. Government policies focused on overarching interventions could help these workers overcome such barriers and adopt an active lifestyle.
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação Física, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rua Luis de Camões 625, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Shana Ginar da
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Marcelo Cozzensa da
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Markus Vinícius
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Nahas
authors.forename: Sérgio Luís
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Viana
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001938:Brazil; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D007899:Leisure Activities / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D057185:Sedentary Behavior; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014937:Work