Abstract

ALFONSO-MORA, Margareth Lorena; VIDARTE-CLAROS, José Armando; VELEZ-ALVAREZ, Consuelo  and  SANDOVAL-CUELLAR, Carolina. Sedentary prevalence and associated factors in persons 18 to 60 years in Tunja, Colombia. rev.fac.med. [online]. 2013, vol.61, n.1, pp.3-8. ISSN 0120-0011.

Background. The prevalence of physical inactivity (76%) in the city of Tunja n = 456 individuals, gender body mass index, and marital status were the factors associated with this condition. Objective. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of physical inactivity in people 18 to 60 years in Tunja and factors associated with this behavior. Material and Methods. Cross-sectional study with phase correlational sample calculation was performed with the use of a finite population formula and categorical variables yielding a n=456 individuals, was a non-probability sampling and convenience fees. We describe the sociodemographic characteristics, risk factors determining the level of inactivity by the test Rojas García Pérez 1996, prior informed consent, and a negative CAAF. Results. The prevalence of sedentary established a 76.1% [95% CI 72-79] and statistically significant correlations in variables gender (X2=81.9, P=0.000), BMI (X2=65.448; p=0.000) and marital status (X2=15.325 p=0.000). Conclusion. It is evident in the participants of this study, a high frequency of sedentary and variables that were statistically associated with gender, body mass index, and marital status.

Keywords : Motor Activity; Sedentary Lifestyle; prevalence; Body Mass Index.

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