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  • Leisure time physical Activity among pregnant women in the us
    Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Kelly R Evenson, David A Savitz, Sara L Huston
    Abstract:

    Summary Few population-based data exist that describe Leisure-time physical Activity among pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to characterise the prevalence of Leisure Activity and to examine characteristics associated with participation in Leisure Activity during pregnancy. Using data collected from the year 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, information on Leisure Activity was collected during telephone interviews from 1979 pregnant women and 44 657 non-pregnant women 18–44 years of age, representative of the US population. The prevalence of any Leisure Activity in the past month was 65.6%, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 62.0, 69.1, among pregnant women and 73.1%[95% CI 72.4, 73.9] among non-pregnant women. The prevalence of recommended Activity was also lower among pregnant women than non-pregnant women (15.8% vs. 26.1%). The most common Leisure Activity for pregnant women was walking, followed by activities such as swimming laps, weight lifting, gardening, and aerobics. Among pregnant women, any Leisure Activity was significantly higher for those with higher education, younger age, and excellent or very good health than for those with fair or poor health. Pregnant women reported less Leisure Activity than non-pregnant women of the same age. Studies to understand the enablers and barriers to participating in Leisure Activity during pregnancy are needed.

  • neighborhood environment access to places for Activity and Leisure time physical Activity in a diverse north carolina population
    American Journal of Health Promotion, 2003
    Co-Authors: Kelly R Evenson, Sara L Huston, Philip Bors, Ziya Gizlice
    Abstract:

    Abstract Purpose. To examine associations between perceived neighborhood characteristics, access to places for Activity, and Leisure-time physical Activity. Design. Cross-sectional telephone survey. Setting. Cabarrus, Henderson, Pitt, Robeson, Surry, and Wake counties in North Carolina. Subjects. Population-based sample of 1796 adults at least 18 years of age residing in the six counties. Measures. The 133-item questionnaire assessed self-reported Leisure-time physical Activity and perceptions of neighborhood characteristics (sidewalks, trails, heavy traffic, streetlights, unattended dogs, and safety from crime) and general access to places for physical Activity. Results. Trails, streetlights, and access to places were positively associated with engaging in any Leisure Activity: unadjusted odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]); 1.62 (1.09–2.41), 1.57 (1.14–2.17), and 2.94 (1.91–4.52), respectively. Trails and access to places were positively associated with engaging in the recommended amount of l...

Kelly R Evenson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Leisure time physical Activity among pregnant women in the us
    Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Kelly R Evenson, David A Savitz, Sara L Huston
    Abstract:

    Summary Few population-based data exist that describe Leisure-time physical Activity among pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to characterise the prevalence of Leisure Activity and to examine characteristics associated with participation in Leisure Activity during pregnancy. Using data collected from the year 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, information on Leisure Activity was collected during telephone interviews from 1979 pregnant women and 44 657 non-pregnant women 18–44 years of age, representative of the US population. The prevalence of any Leisure Activity in the past month was 65.6%, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 62.0, 69.1, among pregnant women and 73.1%[95% CI 72.4, 73.9] among non-pregnant women. The prevalence of recommended Activity was also lower among pregnant women than non-pregnant women (15.8% vs. 26.1%). The most common Leisure Activity for pregnant women was walking, followed by activities such as swimming laps, weight lifting, gardening, and aerobics. Among pregnant women, any Leisure Activity was significantly higher for those with higher education, younger age, and excellent or very good health than for those with fair or poor health. Pregnant women reported less Leisure Activity than non-pregnant women of the same age. Studies to understand the enablers and barriers to participating in Leisure Activity during pregnancy are needed.

  • neighborhood environment access to places for Activity and Leisure time physical Activity in a diverse north carolina population
    American Journal of Health Promotion, 2003
    Co-Authors: Kelly R Evenson, Sara L Huston, Philip Bors, Ziya Gizlice
    Abstract:

    Abstract Purpose. To examine associations between perceived neighborhood characteristics, access to places for Activity, and Leisure-time physical Activity. Design. Cross-sectional telephone survey. Setting. Cabarrus, Henderson, Pitt, Robeson, Surry, and Wake counties in North Carolina. Subjects. Population-based sample of 1796 adults at least 18 years of age residing in the six counties. Measures. The 133-item questionnaire assessed self-reported Leisure-time physical Activity and perceptions of neighborhood characteristics (sidewalks, trails, heavy traffic, streetlights, unattended dogs, and safety from crime) and general access to places for physical Activity. Results. Trails, streetlights, and access to places were positively associated with engaging in any Leisure Activity: unadjusted odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]); 1.62 (1.09–2.41), 1.57 (1.14–2.17), and 2.94 (1.91–4.52), respectively. Trails and access to places were positively associated with engaging in the recommended amount of l...

Ingemar Kareholt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Seung A Ha - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • participation in Leisure Activity and exercise of chronic stroke survivors using community based rehabilitation services in seongnam city
    Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2015
    Co-Authors: Tae Im Yi, Seung A Ha
    Abstract:

    Objective To clarify how participation in Leisure activities and exercise by chronic stroke survivors differs before and after a stroke. Methods Sixty chronic stroke survivors receiving community-based rehabilitation services from a health center in Seongnam City were recruited. They completed a questionnaire survey regarding their demographic characteristics and accompanying diseases, and on the status of their Leisure activities and exercise. In addition, their level of function (Korean version of Modified Barthel Index score), risk of depression (Beck Depression Inventory), and quality of life (SF-8) were measured. Results After their stroke, most of the respondents had not returned to their pre-stroke levels of Leisure Activity participation. The reported number of Leisure activities declined from a mean of 3.9 activities before stroke to 1.9 activities post-stroke. In addition, many participants became home-bound, sedentary, and non-social after their stroke. The most common barriers to participation in Leisure activities were weakness and poor balance, lack of transportation, and cost. The respondents reported a mean daily time spent on exercise of 2.6±1.3 hours. Pain was the most common barrier to exercise participation. Conclusion Chronic stroke survivors need information on Leisure activities and appropriate pain management.

David A Savitz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Leisure time physical Activity among pregnant women in the us
    Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Kelly R Evenson, David A Savitz, Sara L Huston
    Abstract:

    Summary Few population-based data exist that describe Leisure-time physical Activity among pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to characterise the prevalence of Leisure Activity and to examine characteristics associated with participation in Leisure Activity during pregnancy. Using data collected from the year 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, information on Leisure Activity was collected during telephone interviews from 1979 pregnant women and 44 657 non-pregnant women 18–44 years of age, representative of the US population. The prevalence of any Leisure Activity in the past month was 65.6%, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 62.0, 69.1, among pregnant women and 73.1%[95% CI 72.4, 73.9] among non-pregnant women. The prevalence of recommended Activity was also lower among pregnant women than non-pregnant women (15.8% vs. 26.1%). The most common Leisure Activity for pregnant women was walking, followed by activities such as swimming laps, weight lifting, gardening, and aerobics. Among pregnant women, any Leisure Activity was significantly higher for those with higher education, younger age, and excellent or very good health than for those with fair or poor health. Pregnant women reported less Leisure Activity than non-pregnant women of the same age. Studies to understand the enablers and barriers to participating in Leisure Activity during pregnancy are needed.