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Renzo Gianmarco Avila-Terrones1, Leslie Paulina Quiroga-Morales1, J Jhonnel Alarco1
1Disability Epidemiology Research Group (EpiDIS), Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú.
Summary
Individuals with disabilities in Chile participate less in sports and physical activity. Even mild disabilities increase the likelihood of lower participation rates compared to those without disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disability Studies
- Sports Science
Background:
- Participation in sports and physical activity is crucial for overall well-being.
- Disability can present barriers to engagement in physical activities.
- Understanding these barriers in specific populations is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between disability status and participation in sports or physical activity in Chile.
- To quantify the likelihood of lower participation levels among individuals with varying degrees of disability.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional analysis of data from the Second National Disability Study (ENDISC II) in Chile.
- Involved 12,236 participants.
- Ordinal logistic regression models were used to calculate adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).
Main Results:
- Individuals with mild to moderate disabilities were 54% more likely to have lower participation in sports/physical activity (OR, 1.54; 95% CI, 1.27-1.87).
- Those with severe disabilities showed a 73% increased likelihood of lower participation (OR, 1.73; 95% CI, 1.19-2.52) compared to non-disabled individuals.
- Adjustments were made for multiple confounding factors.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with disabilities in Chile participate less frequently in sports and physical activity compared to those without disabilities.
- Disability status is significantly associated with reduced participation in physical activities.
- Findings highlight the need for inclusive strategies to promote physical activity among disabled populations in Chile.
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