Naslov
Correlates of Sedentary Behaviour in Croatia: a Population-based Study

Autori
Greblo, Zrinka ; Pedisic, Zeljko ; Jurakic, Danijel ; Rakovac, Marija

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts of the 3rd Conference and 7th Annual meeting of HEPA Europe “Bridging the gap between science and practice“ / Ross, Clemence - Ede : Netherlands Institute for Sport and Physical Activity (NISB), 2011, 139-139

Skup
3rd Conference and 7th Annual meeting of HEPA Europe “Bridging the gap between science and practice“

Mjesto i datum
Amsterdam, Nizozemska, 11.10.2011. - 13.10.2011

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
sedentarism; correlates; general adult population; Croatia

Sažetak
Introduction. It is scientifically well-grounded that sedentary behaviour is detrimental to health.1 Thus, it is highly important to describe sedentary behaviour characteristics in different populations. To enable target specific public health actions with the aim of sedentary behaviour reduction, it is crucial to determine its correlates. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the amount of time that the Croatian adult population spends in sedentary behaviours and associated socio-demographic and lifestyle factors. Methods. Data was collected in a random stratified sample of 1032 Croatians aged 15 years and older using household interviews. Sedentary behaviour was assessed using the official Croatian long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). In addition, we collected information on gender, age, size of settlements, educational level, monthly income, alcohol and tobacco use, and body mass index by a separate set of questions. Results. Median value of time spent in sedentary behaviour during a usual weekday was 240 minutes (211-269) for males and 200 minutes (171-229) for females, while during a usual weekend day it was 300 minutes (271-329) and 240 minutes (211-269), respectively. In the male sample, time spent in sedentary behaviour was positively related to size of settlements and educational level and inversely related to age. In the female sample, time spent in sedentary behaviour was positively related to size of settlements, educational level, and monthly income, while it was inversely related to age and body mass index. Conclusion. According to our results, interventions for reducing sedentary behaviours in Croatia should be primarily tailored to males, youths, inhabitants of large cities and those with higher monthly income and higher educational level. References: 1. Owen, N., Healy, G. N., Matthews, C. E., & Dunstan, D. W. (2010). Too Much Sitting: The Population Health Science of Sedentary Behavior. Exercise & Sport Sciences Reviews, 38(3), 105-113.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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