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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Physical activity (PA) is crucial for the well-being of educators.
  • Understanding PA levels in teachers, particularly older ones, is important for targeted interventions.
  • The study addresses a gap in knowledge regarding PA in elderly teachers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and compare physical activity levels between elderly and adult teachers.
  • To identify factors associated with physical inactivity in this demographic.
  • To provide data for public health initiatives focused on educator wellness.

Main Methods:

  • An epidemiological, cross-sectional web survey was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 1907 teachers in public basic education schools (October-December 2021).
  • Poisson Regression with robust variance was used for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

  • 5.6% of participants were elderly teachers (aged 60-72 years).
  • Elderly teachers exhibited higher rates of physical inactivity compared to adult teachers (PR = 1.18; 95% CI = 1.04; 1.34).
  • A statistically significant difference in PA practice was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Elderly teachers are significantly more physically inactive than adult teachers.
  • Findings suggest a need for tailored physical activity programs for older educators.
  • Public health strategies should consider the specific needs of aging teachers.