title: [Prevalence of leisure-time physical activity and associated factors: a population-based study in São Paulo, Brazil, 2008-2009].
abstract: The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of self-reported leisure-time physical activity and related factors in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, 2008-2009. A population- based cross-sectional study interviewed 2,691 individuals of both sexes, 12 years or older. A two-stage cluster (census tract, household) random sample provided data using home interviews in 2008 and 2009. Leisure-time physical activity was measured with IPAQ, long version. Complex sample-adjusted descriptive statistics provided prevalence estimates, chi-square tests screened associations, and prevalence ratios (PR) expressed effects. Multiple Poisson regression was used to ascertain adjusted effects, and design effects were calculated. Of the interviewees, 16.4% (95%CI: 14.3-18.7) reported leisure-time physical activity. The findings indicate the importance of encouraging leisure-time physical activity, which was associated with male sex, higher income, younger age (12 to 29 years), not smoking, and not reporting frequent fatigue.
authors: Central de Cursos de Pós-graduação, Universidade Gama Filho, São Paulo, Brasil. clovissousa@usp.br
authors: Clóvis Arlindo de
authors: CA
authors: Sousa
authors: Chester Luiz Galvão
authors: CL
authors: César
authors: Marilisa Berti de Azevedo
authors: MB
authors: Barros
authors: Luana
authors: L
authors: Carandina
authors: Moisés
authors: M
authors: Goldbaum
authors: Dirce Maria Lobo
authors: DM
authors: Marchioni
authors: Regina Mara
authors: RM
authors: Fisberg
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D057185:Sedentary Behavior; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D055815:Young Adult