Publication details
Biosociální proměné pohybové aktivity dospělých obyvytel vybraných metropolí České republiky
| Title in English | Biosocial variables of physical activity in adults obyvytel in selected cities in the Czech Republic |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2008 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Česká kinantropologie. Časopis vědecké společnosti kinantropologie |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Sport and leisure time activities |
| Keywords | steps; BMI; pedometer Yamax; ANEWS questionnaire; family; organised physical activity |
| Description | An essential part of the population, shops, services, industry and entertainment is found in cities on relatively small area. Except of sport centers, parks and historical centers, the other parts of cities with high population density are usually not considered friendly to daily physical activity (PA). A previous study (Sigmund, Mitáš, Sigmundová et al., in press) shows that higher PA of the population of cities is closely associated with an environment friendly to physical activity. The main aim of the study is, therefore, to identify other correlates of PA in adult inhabitants in selected cities in the Czech Republic. Biosocial variables in a random sample of the inhabitants aged 18 to 69 years (387 females and 283 males) from Brno, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové, Liberec, Olomouc, Ostrava, Plzeň and Ústí nad Labem were estimated using the ANEWS questionnaire during spring (April, May) and fall (October, November) in 2007. PA of the participating adults was measured using the Yamax SW-701 pedometer on both workdays and at weekends. The biosocial variables to be included in the analysis were: age, sex, body mass index (BMI), education level, living or not living in a family, number of children, type of residence, household income, ownerships of the driving license and a car, paid job, smoking, participation in organized PA and the season of PA monitoring. More frequent participation in organized PA in both males and females, and living in a family in women are associated with higher PA. Daily number of steps is negatively associated with smoking in men, and age, paid job and overweight and obesity in women. Overall, we can conclude that an environment friendly to physical activity in selected Czech cities significantly influences daily PA in their adult inhabitants (especially in women) more than the analyzed biosocial variables. Daily PA as a health-enhancing factor in adults in Czech cities can be increased by physical activity friendly environment and by providing a choice of organized physical activities that are financially accessible. |