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Physical activity of soldiers in the Polish Armed Force’s military administration units and special units

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Tomczak A.

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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2012

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vol. 4

93-97

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Study aim: To determine physical activity levels of soldiers in military administration units and special units. Material and methods: The research included 58 military administration soldiers (male) and 45 special unit soldiers. The average age of the military administration soldiers was 45.2 ± 5.54 years, whereas in the case of special unit soldiers it was 31.4 ± 4.40 years. The research tool employed was the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), long version, last 7 days. Results: According to the adopted criteria, all special unit soldiers and 41.4% of the military administration soldiers were assigned a high level of physical activity (p<0.001). Of the researched soldiers in the military administrative units, 29.3% were assigned to the adequate level and 29.3% were assigned to the inadequate level. One in two soldiers from military administration units does not participate in mandatory physical education classes nor do they compensate for the shortage of physical activity in their leisure time. Conclusions: Definite steps should be taken regarding broadly based promotion of health and physical activity among Polish Armed Forces soldiers.

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Intensyfikacja regularnej aktywności fizycznej u pacjentów z opornym nadciśnieniem tętniczym

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Kruk P., Nowicki M.

Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna

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2017

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vol. 13

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issue 3

368-376

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Introduction: Regular physical activity is recommended in patients with arterial hypertension as part of the necessary lifestyle modifications. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess the possibility of increasing the physical activity of patients with resistant hypertension. Material and methods: The study group consisted of 27 patients meeting the diagnosis criteria of resistant hypertension and 26 patients with well-controlled hypertension, as a control group. Anthropometric and bioimpedance-based body composition measurements were performed three times within the course of the 6-month-long study, at baseline and after 3 and 6 months, and a physical activity profile was determined based on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The study also included accelerometer measurements conducted for 72 consecutive hours. The participants were recommended to perform regular aerobic physical activity, chosen individually during meetings with the study scientist, in accordance with the guidelines of the American Heart Association. Moreover, the patients were motivated to perform physical activity with short text messages and phone calls. Results: A significant change in the resistant hypertensives was observed after 6 months, regarding the number of steps taken (17,361 ± 6,815 vs. 23,067 ± 7,741; p < 0.005), metabolic equivalent of task (1.325 ± 0.3 vs. 1.464 ± 0.3; p = 0.001), duration of rest (1,595 ± 265 vs. 1,458 ± 292 min; p < 0.05) and sleep (1,278 ± 228 vs. 1,147 ± 270 min; p = 0.02), as assessed based on 3-day accelerometer measurements. An increase in activity was also observed based on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and positive changes in body composition were determined. Conclusions: In the case of patients with resistant hypertension, intensification of physical activity is a well-tolerated, implementable and cost-effective therapeutic intervention.

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Wprowadzenie: Regularna aktywność fizyczna jest zalecana w przypadku chorych na nadciśnienie tętnicze – jako element niezbędnej modyfikacji stylu życia. Cel badania: Celem badania była ocena możliwości zwiększenia aktywności ruchowej u pacjentów z nadciśnieniem opornym na leczenie. Materiał i metody: Do badania zakwalifikowano 53 osoby, w tym 27 pacjentów spełniających kryteria rozpoznania nadciśnienia tętniczego opornego oraz 26 pacjentów z nadciśnieniem tętniczym dobrze kontrolowanym, stanowiących grupę porównawczą. W trakcie trwającego 6 miesięcy badania wykonano trzykrotnie – wyjściowo, po 3 i po 6 miesiącach – pomiary antropometryczne i składu ciała metodą bioimpedancji elektrycznej oraz określono profil aktywności ruchowej, stosując Międzynarodowy Kwestionariusz Aktywności Fizycznej. Badanie obejmowało także pomiary akcelerometryczne, prowadzone przez kolejne 72 godziny. Uczestnikom zalecano regularną aktywność fizyczną aerobową – zgodną z aktualnymi zaleceniami Amerykańskiego Towarzystwa Kardiologicznego, indywidualizowaną w trakcie spotkań z prowadzącym badanie. Dodatkowo chorych motywowano poprzez krótkie wiadomości tekstowe i rozmowy telefoniczne. Wyniki: Po 6 miesiącach interwencji leczniczych w grupie nadciśnienia opornego odnotowano istotną zmianę w zakresie liczby kroków (17 361 ± 6815 względem 23 067 ± 7741; p < 0,005), równoważnika metabolicznego (1,325 ± 0,3 względem 1,464 ± 0,3; p = 0,001), czasu odpoczynku (1595 ± 265 względem 1458 ± 292 min; p < 0,05) i czasu snu (1278 ± 228 względem 1147 ± 270 min; p = 0,02), ocenianych na bazie 3-dniowych pomiarów akcelerometrycznych. Zwiększenie aktywności zaobserwowano również na podstawie Międzynarodowego Kwestionariusza Aktywności Fizycznej. Ponadto stwierdzono korzystne zmiany w zakresie składu ciała. Wnioski: U pacjentów z opornym nadciśnieniem tętniczym intensyfikacja aktywności ruchowej jest dobrze tolerowaną i niekosztowną interwencją terapeutyczną.

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Level of physical activity of physical education students according to criteria of the IPAQ questionnaire and the recommendation of WHO experts

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Pastuszak A., Lisowski K., Lewandowska J., Buśko K.

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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2014

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vol. 6

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issue 1

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Study aim: Systematic physical activity is an effective preventive measure that supports the preservation of physical health and psychological health. Three expressions employed that relate to the work carried out with MET-min/week as a measure of the level of total physical activity are intense activity, moderate activity, and walking. These were applied to students studying Physical Education. In the process, those who failed to meet the requirements for the ‘sufficient’ level according to IPAQ criteria and as recommended by the WHO were identified. Material and methods: Research was conducted amongst 146 students: 50 from Charles University (CU) and 96 from the University of Physical Education in Warsaw (UPE). The total physical activity of students was determined according to the accepted standards (IPAQ). WHO recommendations concerning physical activity per week were converted into MET-min/week used by IPAQ as follows: physical activity needs to achieve at least 1200 MET-min/week to increase its effect on health. Results: The study of Physical Education students at CU shows that they were significantly more active than their counterparts at UPE. Total physical activity per week as measured by IPAQ at CU was 9525.2 ± 4275.9 for men and 10964.3 ± 4092.0 MET-min/week for women. At UPE, this was 4034.3 ± 2617.8 for men and 2469.8 ± 1721.2 MET-min/week for women. The difference in total levels of physical activity carried out by these students was found to depend largely upon their involvement in championship sports. Inclusion of WHO recommendations in the assessment of physical activity of students increased the proportion of individuals with low activity levels, particularly in the group of not-training students. Conclusions: It is recommended either that the WHO criterion “of activity level for health” be added to the IPAQ classification, thus toughening the requirements of the moderate level of activity, or, alternatively, an additional threshold of completing at least 1200 MET-min/week be applied, with the recommendation that this is achieved on a regular basis.

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Physical activity of male and female adolescents living in a town and a city in the context of public health recommendations

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Mynarski W., Nawrocka A., Rozpara M., Garbaciak W.

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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2012

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vol. 4

18-23

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Study aim: To assess the physical activity of male and female adolescents from Poland living in a town (Czechowice-Dziedzice) and in a city (Katowice).Material and methods: The research involved 431 high school students aged 16-18 years (249 from Czechowice-Dziedzice and 182 from Katowice). Physical activity was measured by the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The volume of the different levels of physical activity was calculated in units of MET min/wk.Results: The total volume of weekly physical activity was higher among high school students living in a town (Czechowice-Dziedzice) than students living in a city (Katowice). Only 31.5% of the students met the criteria for recommended physical activity.Conclusions: The level of physical activity varies by place of residence. Students living in towns are more physically active than youth living in cities. Most high school students (64%) included in the research can be considered to be insufficiently physically active.

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Level of physical activity among persons from Independent Cultural Centers according to the IPAQ classification

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Bergier M., Bergier B.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2021

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vol. 36

37-44

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In times of prevailing civilization diseases physical activity has become not only a vital element of a healthy lifestyle but also a duty of every human being. Subsequently published studies present the levels of physical activity in various socio-professional groups and the degree to which they meet health promotion recommendations. The challenge of today's times however is the search for new, often atypical or niche social groups and their efforts in undertaking and promoting physical activity. Such a type of group undoubtedly includes persons in the Independent Cultural Centers (ICCs) operating in Poland. The research conducted among them is probably the first attempt to get to know this social group and, above all, the physical activity undertaken by its members. Despite the fact that the activities of Independent Cultural Centers are organized in a bottom-up manner, in accordance with the Do It Yourself principle, their initiatives, including those related to physical culture, enable participants to achieve beneficial health outcomes. The results of the conducted research show that, following the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) criteria, a vast majority of the respondents are sufficiently and highly active. Moreover, compared to similar groups in other respects, they also come out more favorably.

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The Diversity of the Place of Residence of Students and their Level of Physical Activity

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Bergier J., Bergier B., Niźnikowska E., Junger J., Pongrác Á., Frömel K., Szepeluk A.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2016

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vol. 13

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issue 1

123-132

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The aim of the research was to study the diversity of the level of physical activity among the students according to their place of residence: a house (a detached house) or a flat (a residential block). The research was carried out in 2015 among 730 students (373 women and 357 men) of John Paul II State School of Higher Education in Biała Podlaska (PSW). The method used in the research was the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) in its long version. The results have shown that there were no significant differences in the overall level of physical activity of both men and women according to their place of residence. However, significant differences have been noticed among female and male students as regards the physical activity connected to housework in favour of people living in houses. The same correlation was observed in favour of women living in flats (residential blocks).

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF POLISH AND TURKISH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AS ASSESSED BY IPAQ

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Bednarek J., Pomykała S., Bigosińska M., Szyguła Z.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2016

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vol. 16

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issue 4

13-22

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Purpose: We examine physical activity levels of Polish and Turkish students to determine cross-cultural and gender differences in exercise habits. Methods: Our study assessed 50 students from Adnan Menderes University in Aydin, Turkey and 50 students from the University of Physical Education in Krakow, Poland. Physical activity was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ; short form). Results were expressed in MET-minutes/week (Metabolic Equivalent of Task). Results: More than half of the students (52%) engaged in moderate physical activity in the week prior to the survey, while a quarter of the students (37%) engaged in vigorous physical activity. Low levels of physical activity were reported by 11% of the students. Total physical activity per week, expressed in MET-minutes/week, was significantly higher for Polish students (5,953.51 MET) than for Turkish students (3,095.45 MET). Moderate physical activity was higher among Turkish students while vigorous physical activity was higher among Polish students. Physical activity contrasts were further exemplified between genders. Polish women engaged in significantly more (p < 0.05) total physical activity than Turkish women. Total physical activity, high-level physical activity, and moderate-level physical activity differences were not significant (p > 0.05) between Polish and Turkish men. Conclusion: Polish university students engage in more physical activity than students from Turkey. Men were more physically active in both countries. More than half of Turkish students do not meet minimum weekly physical activity the World Health Organization recommends for preserving health.

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The Role of Physical Activity in the Lifestyle of the Inhabitants of the Liberec Region

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Suchomel A., Sigmundová D., Frömel K.

Human Movement

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2008

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vol. 9

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issue 1

19-26

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Purpose. The aim of the study is to characterize physical activity and physical inactivity of the inhabitants of the Liberec region in their common life. Basic procedures. The research sample consisted of 818 males and 831 females aged 15-69, which were either systematically or randomly drawn from throughout the region. Physical activity and its correlates were assessed using the IPAQ questionnaire. Main findings. According to self-reported data, 10% of the inhabitants are insufficiently physically active, 30% are sufficiently physically active, and 60% are highly physically active. The median of performed physical activity in the inhabitants in Liberec region expressed in MET · min-1 · week-1 was 3822 MET · min-1 · week-1 (IQR = 4371). On average, men spent sitting 393 min and women 415 min in total during a working day. Out of the total sample of respondents, 58% of the inhabitants in the Liberec region were of normal weight, 9% were underweight, 23% were overweight and 10% obese. Conclusions. These facts point to the necessity of increasing knowledge about the negative impacts of inactive behavior and emphasizing the advantages of performing regular physical activity along with the need to establish such conditions that would contribute to physical activity performance.

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Influence of Physical Activity on Reduction of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

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Boguszewski D., Oko B., Szkoda S., Adamczyk J. G., Białoszewski D.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2015

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vol. 12

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issue 4

83-90

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The purpose of this study was to determine if physical activity of different intensity has an effect on reduction of delayed onset muscle soreness. Eighty women divided into two groups participated in the study. Subjects from Group 1 participated in the training of upper libs, whereas subjects from group 2 – in the training of lower limbs. Tests of power of upper limbs – the active overhang on the bar (Gr. 1) and power of lower limbs – the vertical jump test (Gr. 2), visual analog scale of pain (VAS) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used as investigative tools. The majority of studied women were characterized by the high level of physical activity. Physical activity level had strong positive correlation (r = 0.54; p < 0.001) with the reduction of pain. Taking into account the partition according to the kind of physical activity, there was observed some significant correlation between the diminution of delayed onset muscle soreness and the level of moderate activity and walking (relocating). Physical activity level positively correlated with the reduction of delayed onset muscle soreness. Moderate physical activity and walking proved to be the most beneficial from the reduction of delayed onset muscle soreness point of view.

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Student Attitudes 2015-2023 Towards the Use of Modern Technology to Measure their Own Physical Activity

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Nadobnik J.

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vol. 43

15-23

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Physical activity is one of the important pillars helping to maintain well-being and health. The aim of the article was to try to identify the directions of changes in students' attitudes towards physical activity between 2015 and 2023, including the aspect of monitoring movement and exercise using modern technologies. The article presents research conducted on a group of 180 students of physical education and tourism and recreation. The declared physical activity of the students was analysed, along with the need to monitor movement using electronic devices. A shortened version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used as the research tool. The questionnaire was modified by adding questions on monitoring physical activity. Analysis of the results shows that the declared physical activity has changed over the analysed time period. In 2015, an average of 74.5% of the students in the studied faculties declared their activity as high, while in 2023, 38.5% of the students did so. In 2015, an average of 25.5% of the students surveyed declared their physical activity, while in 2023, an average activity was declared by 20% of the students surveyed. Low activity was declared by 1% in 2015 and by an average of 41.5% of students in 2023. There was no determinant effect of the gender of the surveyed students on the level of physical activity. An increase in the number of students using modern technology to monitor their own physical activity was found over the analysed time period.

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The relationship betwe en weekly physical activity and quality of life in elderly women (pilot study)

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Poláčková B., Halmová N.

Physical Activity Review

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2016

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vol. 4

100-106

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Objectives: The aim of our study was to investigate a relationship between weekly physical activity and quality of life in elderly women. Methods: Participants were 22 elderly women ≥ 60 years (mean age 66 . 27 ± 4 . 99) with weight ≥ 50kg (mean weight 74.84 ± 14. 87kg) from Nitra. In this pilot study we used 2 questionnaires. The assessment of quality of life (QoL) was conducted by Short - Form General H ealth Survey (SF - 36). To examine weekly physical activity we selected International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Both questionnaires were evaluated separately by standardized scoring manual for SF - 36 and IPAQ. To examine a relationship between r esults of SF - 36 and IPAQ we used non - parametric Spearman's correlation coefficient (r s ). Results: The results from IPAQ show significant relationship between quantity and quality of weekly physical activity and age (r s = - 0. 562). More significant relations hips were found in results from SF - 36. The results showed significant relationship between domain of Vitality (r s = - 0. 508), Social Functioning (r s = - 0. 634), Mental Health (r s = - 0. 537), Mental Health Summary (r s = - 0. 549) and age. There was also signific ant relationship between domain of Vitality (r s = - 0. 598), Mental Health (r s = - 0. 505), Mental Health Summary (r s = - 0. 505) and weight. In this study, the results did not show relationship between weekly physical activity and domains from SF - 36. Conclusion s: According to the results from both questionnaires we follow the age - related decline of weekly physical activity, vitality and mental health. In our study, questionnaires IPAQ and SF - 36 did not show relationship between each other. For the further invest igation we intend to use different questionnaires for elderly people or we could measure the physical activity with pedometer or other new devices which are now available on the market.

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The Education Level and Socio-Demographic Determinants of Physical Activity in Czech Adults

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Vašíčková J., Roberson D., Frömel K.

Human Movement

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2012

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vol. 13

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issue 1

54-64

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Purpose. Previous research has shown that physical activity (PA) is determined by several variables, such as gender, social economic condition (SES) and place of residence. The main purpose of this study was to study the association between education and PA of the Czech adult population as well as discovering any other socio-demographic factors that may influence PA. Methods. A population-based survey conducted in 2008 resulted in 6,989 International Physical Activity Questionnaires (short version) from Czech adults aged 26-69 years. This survey included all regions in the Czech Republic. The data were analysed using frequencies and binomial logistic regression separately for gender and education level. The dependent variables were classified as either the "healthy minimum" and "health promotion" according to the amount of PA criteria the individuals met. Results. People with a university education had less PA than other groups of different education levels. The "health promotion" category was met by 9.9% of women and 6.5% of men with elementary education, 67.4% of women and 71.3% of men with a secondary education, and 22.7% of women and 22.2% of men with a university education. The "health promotion" category is also more likely to be met by males (OR 1.33, CI 1.20-1.48, p < 0.001), people with elementary (OR 1.67, CI 1.36-2.06, p < 0.001) and secondary education (OR 1.60, CI 1.42-1.80, p < 0.001), those living with a family with children (OR 1.49, CI 1.07-1.53, p < 0.001), living in villages (OR 1.35, CI 1.14-1.60, p < 0.001) or small towns (OR 1.27, CI 1.10-1.61, p < 0.001), those who have a dog (OR 1.15, CI 1.04-1.27, p < 0.05), and those who participate in organized PA (OR 1.30, CI 1.17-1.44, p < 0.001). Conclusions. There was a surprising low amount of PA among those who studied at a university. Programs that promote PA among university students and future graduates should be considered.

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The level of physical activity of women during COVID-19 pandemic

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Dąbrowska-Galas M., Szymańska J.

Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis

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2022

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issue 76

147-151

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INTRODUCTION: It is known that regular physical activity (PA) brings many health benefits. However, during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 19) pandemic the lifestyle, everyday work, social behavior, quality of life, ways and forms of spending free time changed. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the level of PA in menopausal women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study material consisted of 126 women before the onset of the pandemic and 114 women during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was carried out in the area of Silesia. The research tool was a short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). RESULTS: A statistically significant correlation was observed in the case of a difference in the moderate level of PA (627.32 MET-min/week before COVID-19 and 138.6 during COVID-19, p = 0.01) and walking (1952.25 MET-min/week before COVID-19 and 422.63 MET-min/week during COVID-19, p = 0.03). The results showed that the time devoted to moderate PA decreased statistically. The mean days decreased from 2.8 to 0.96 (p = 0.02) and the mean duration of moderate PA decreased from 39.92 to 15.61 minutes (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the level of PA in menopausal women. The respondents exercised much less often and the time devoted to PA was also shortened. The subjects most often chose walking as the form of PA.

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WSTĘP: Regularna aktywność fizyczna (physical activity – PA) niesie za sobą wiele korzyści zdrowotnych. Jednak pod-czas pandemii COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 19) zmieniły się styl życia, codzienna praca, zachowania społeczne, jakość życia, sposoby i formy spędzania wolnego czasu. Celem badania była ocena wpływu pandemii COVID-19 na poziom PA kobiet w okresie okołomenopauzalnym. MATERIAŁ I METODY: Materiał badawczy stanowiło 126 kobiet przed wybuchem pandemii i 114 kobiet podczas pandemii COVID-19. Badania prowadzono na terenie Śląska. Narzędziem badawczym były skrócone wersje Międzynarodowego Kwestionariusza Aktywności Fizycznej (International Physical Activity Questionnaire – IPAQ) oraz Skali Oceny Menopauzy (Menopause Rating Scale – MRS). WYNIKI: Istotną statystycznie korelację zaobserwowano w przypadku różnicy w umiarkowanym poziomie PA (627,32 MET-min/tydzień przed COVID-19 i 138,6 podczas COVID-19, p = 0,01) i chodzeniu (1952,25 MET-min/tydzień przed COVID-19 i 422,63 MET-min/tydzień podczas COVID-19, p = 0,03). Wyniki pokazały, że statystycznie uległ skróceniu czas poświęcany na umiarkowaną PA. Średnia liczba dni zmniejszyła się z 2,8 do 0,96 (p = 0,02), a średni czas trwania umiarkowanej PA z 39,92 do 15,61 minuty (p < 0,001). WNIOSKI: Pandemia COVID-19 istotnie wpłynęła na poziom PA kobiet w okresie okołomenopauzalnym. Kobiety ćwiczyły znacznie rzadziej, skrócono również czas poświęcany na PA. Jako formę PA badane najchętniej wybierały chód.

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Socio-Demographic and Leisure Activity Determinants of Physical Activity of Working Warsaw Residents Aged 60 to 69 Years

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Biernat E., Tomaszewski P.

Journal of Human Kinetics

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2011

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vol. 30

173-181

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The purpose of the study was to assess factors determining physical activity in persons at the age of 60-69 years in an urban area. The study included 262 working residents of Warsaw at the initial period of old age. The study utilized a questionnaire consisting of two parts. The first part concerned recreational and touristic activities in the previous year. The second is a Polish version of IPAQ, assessing the respondents' level of activity throughout the past week. Based on IPAQ results, the respondents were divided into physically active and inactive ones. The active group included people meeting moderate to vigorous physical activity, whereas the inactive group included people who took up no physical activity at all or those with a low physical activity level. The relations between taking up physical activity and the variables characterizing the demographic structure as well as touristic and recreational activity of the respondents were assessed with the use of a log-linear analysis. Out of the variables taken into account, age, education and participation in physical recreation proved to be significant factors in taking up activity by the elderly. The odds ratios computed for the analyzed variables indicate that the risk of being inactive increases over two times after exceeding 65 years of age; a risk of similar magnitude was also observed in case of less educated populations. Regular participation in physical recreation provides a four-times increase in the chances to achieve levels of physical activity sufficient to remain healthy.

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Physical activity level and quality of life in menopausal women

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Naworska B., Brzęk A., Dąbrowska-Galas M., Drosdzol-Cop A., Skrzypulec-Plinta V., Marcisz C., Sodowski K.

Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis

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2018

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issue 72

27-32

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INTRODUCTION: Women’s awareness of a healthy lifestyle has significantly increased in recent years. However, during menopause the hormonal changes may influence the quality of life. Physical activity can significantly reduce the negative health effects associated with menopause. The aim of this study was to assess physical activity in menopausal women and its influence on the quality of life. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 567 women aged 50–60 years. Group A was composed of 223 women, participants of the University of the Third Age, and group B contained 334 women, patients of gynecological wards and outpatient clinics. The physical activity level of all the study participants was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form. SF-36 was used to assess the quality of life. RESULTS: The physical activity of the majority of women was at a moderate level – 52.9% in Group A and 70.2% in Group B, while 44.8% of women in Group A and 27.8% of patients in Group B had a high level of physical activity. There were significant differences between both groups in the physical component summary (p < 0.0004) and mental component summary (p < 0.0004). The physical component summary correlated with the participants’ ages. The physical functioning, general health and social functioning increased with a higher level of activity in the main group. CONCLUSIONS: Menopausal women participate mainly in moderate-intensity physical activity. A higher level of physical activity correlates with a better quality of life.

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WSTĘP: W ostatnich latach znacznie wzrosła świadomość kobiet w różnym wieku na temat zdrowego stylu życia. Okres menopauzy i związane z nim zmiany hormonalne mają wpływ na jakość życia, a odpowiedni poziom aktywności fizycznej może znacząco zmniejszyć negatywne skutki tego okresu. Celem pracy była ocena poziomu aktywności fizycznej kobiet w okresie menopauzy oraz jej wpływu na jakość życia. MATERIAŁ I METODY: Badania zostały przeprowadzone u 567 kobiet w wieku 50–60 lat, które włączono do 2 grup. Grupa A obejmowała 223 kobiet, uczestniczek Uniwersytetu Trzeciego Wieku, a Grupa B – 334 kobiety, które były pacjentkami oddziałów ginekologicznych i poradni dla kobiet. Poziom aktywności fizycznej został oceniony z użyciem kwestionariusza aktywności fizycznej IPAQ w wersji krótkiej. Do oceny jakości życia badanych kobiet wykorzystano SF-36. WYNIKI: Poziom aktywności fizycznej badanych kobiet określono jako umiarkowany w 52,9% w Grupie A oraz 70,2% w Grupie B. Wysoki poziom aktywności fizycznej odnotowano u 44,8% kobiet z grupy A i w 27,8% z grupy B. Stwierdzono istotne statystycznie różnice pomiędzy kobietami z Grupy A a kobietami z Grupy B w domenach zsumowanej składowej fizycznej (p < 0,0004) oraz zsumowanej składowej psychicznej (p < 0,0004). Wielkość składowej fizycznej korelowała z wiekiem badanych kobiet. Stan fizyczny, ogólny stan zdrowia i funkcjonowanie w społeczeństwie poprawiały się wraz ze wzrostem poziomu aktywności fizycznej. WNIOSKI: U kobiet w okresie menopauzalnym przeważa umiarkowany pozom aktywności fizycznej. Wysoki poziom tej aktywności koreluje z lepszą jakością życia.

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Physical activity of soldiers in the Polish Armed Force’s military administration units and special units

Intensyfikacja regularnej aktywności fizycznej u pacjentów z opornym nadciśnieniem tętniczym

Level of physical activity of physical education students according to criteria of the IPAQ questionnaire and the recommendation of WHO experts

Physical activity of male and female adolescents living in a town and a city in the context of public health recommendations

Level of physical activity among persons from Independent Cultural Centers according to the IPAQ classification

The Diversity of the Place of Residence of Students and their Level of Physical Activity

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF POLISH AND TURKISH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AS ASSESSED BY IPAQ

The Role of Physical Activity in the Lifestyle of the Inhabitants of the Liberec Region

Influence of Physical Activity on Reduction of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Student Attitudes 2015-2023 Towards the Use of Modern Technology to Measure their Own Physical Activity

The relationship betwe en weekly physical activity and quality of life in elderly women (pilot study)

The Education Level and Socio-Demographic Determinants of Physical Activity in Czech Adults

The level of physical activity of women during COVID-19 pandemic

Socio-Demographic and Leisure Activity Determinants of Physical Activity of Working Warsaw Residents Aged 60 to 69 Years

Physical activity level and quality of life in menopausal women