Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia
Al-Hamdan, N., Bahnassy, A., Saeed, A., Abbas, M., Abuzaid, L., Abdalla, A. (2010). Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia. EKB Journal Management System, 40(3), 424-435. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2010.20613
Nasser Al-Hamdan; Ahmed Bahnassy; Abdalla Saeed; Mostafa Abbas; Lamiaa Abuzaid; Abdelshakour Abdalla. "Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia". EKB Journal Management System, 40, 3, 2010, 424-435. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2010.20613
Al-Hamdan, N., Bahnassy, A., Saeed, A., Abbas, M., Abuzaid, L., Abdalla, A. (2010). 'Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia', EKB Journal Management System, 40(3), pp. 424-435. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2010.20613
Al-Hamdan, N., Bahnassy, A., Saeed, A., Abbas, M., Abuzaid, L., Abdalla, A. Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia. EKB Journal Management System, 2010; 40(3): 424-435. doi: 10.21608/jhiph.2010.20613

Comparison of Physical Activity Patterns among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Adults in Saudi Arabia

Journal of High Institute of Public Health
Article 2, Volume 40, Issue 3, July 2010, Page 424-435  XML PDF (134.82 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/jhiph.2010.20613
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Authors
Nasser Al-Hamdan* 1; Ahmed Bahnassy1; Abdalla Saeed1; Mostafa Abbas2; Lamiaa Abuzaid2; Abdelshakour Abdalla1
1Department of Community Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia
2Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Quantifying the magnitude and risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus in the community is essential for all intervention strategies. The objective of this study is to assess physical activity as a risk factor of diabetes mellitus by comparing physical activity patterns of diabetics and non diabetics. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study using STEPwise approach among adults using a multistage, stratified, cluster random sample. Data was collected using a questionnaire which included patterns and durations of physical activity, sociodemographics, and history of diabetes, biochemical and anthropometric measurements. Results: Of the total 4657 subjects, 712(15.3%) were diabetic (369(16%) for males and 343(14.6%) for females). Of all subjects only 12.1, 20.2 and 46.1% were physically active in recreational, work and transport respectively.  Diabetes was significantly negatively associated with total level of physical activity. All lower levels of physical activity in leisure, transport and work were significantly associated with increased risk of diabetes .Physical activity at work and walking or cycling for 10 minutes continuously were significant predictors of diabetes. Conclusions: Diabetes mellitus among adults in associated with lower levels of all patterns of physical activity. Specifically tailored and culturally sensitive physical activity interventions, is necessary for preventing, controlling diabetes. Females, elderly and retired persons need special attention.
Keywords
diabetes; Physical activity; Adult; Saudi Arabia
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