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Knowledge of the physical activity guidelines and factors associated with physical activity participation among
Chalchisa Abdeta1, Berhanu Seyoum2, Zelalem Teklemariam2
1Department of Physiotherapy, Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Objectives:
We assessed knowledge of the physical activity guidelines and factors associated with physical activity participation among adults in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia.
Design:
A cross-sectional study of 590 adults in Harar town with face-to-face interview.
Results:
Only 27% of participants had good knowledge of the physical activity guidelines. The extent of physical activity participation was 54% (95% CI 50.0% to 58.4%). Male participants (adjusted OR (AOR) 2.14; 95% CI 1.49 to 3.07), educational status of college diploma and above (AOR 2.06; 95% CI 1.09 to 3.89), sitting less than 2 hours per day (AOR 1.82; 95% CI: 1.17% to 2.83%) and good knowledge of physical activity (AOR 3.03; 95% CI 1.98 to 4.64) were associated with physical activity participation.
Conclusions:
There is limited knowledge of physical activity guideline in the study area.
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