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Young adults in the UAE exhibit high sedentary behavior (SB) and predominantly light physical activity (PA). These findings highlight the need for monitoring PA and SB in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sports Science
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Limited objective data exists on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • Self-reported data indicates high physical inactivity (~58%) among UAE adults.
  • Understanding PA and SB patterns in young adults is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To objectively quantify PA and SB in young adults residing in the UAE.
  • To establish a foundational dataset for future research on physical activity in the UAE.
  • To identify demographic differences in PA and SB among young UAE adults.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 140 university students in the UAE.
  • Objective assessment of PA and SB using ActiGraph accelerometers.
  • Body composition analysis using a Tanita body composition analyzer.
  • Statistical analysis included independent samples t-tests and chi-squared tests to compare groups.

Main Results:

  • Young adults in the UAE spend approximately 80% of waking hours in SB.
  • Physical activity (PA) was predominantly of light intensity (14.1%).
  • Males engaged in more moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA compared to females.
  • A higher percentage of females (76.6%) than males (50%) were classified as sedentary/low active based on daily step counts.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides objective evidence of high SB levels among young adults in the UAE.
  • Predominantly light-intensity PA suggests a need for interventions to increase activity levels.
  • Monitoring both PA and SB is essential for public health strategies in the UAE.