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Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep in Sexual and Gender Minority Adults: A Systematic Review With
Megan H Ross1, Michalis Stylianou2, Joshua Simmich1
1School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia.
Sexual and gender minority adults show varied adherence to physical activity and sleep guidelines. Gender minority adults had lower physical activity participation, and sexual minority women had poorer sleep guideline adherence compared to cisgender and heterosexual adults.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults face significant health disparities.
- Reduced participation in health-promoting behaviors is a key concern for SGM populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep guideline adherence in SGM adults.
- To compare these behaviors between SGM individuals and cisgender, heterosexual adults.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies published before January 2024.
- Included studies reporting physical activity, sedentary behavior, or sleep outcomes for SGM adults.
- Proportional meta-analyses using random effects models.
Main Results:
- Sexual minority women had higher odds of meeting aerobic physical activity guidelines than heterosexual women.
- Gender minority adults showed lower odds of aerobic physical activity participation versus cisgender adults.
- Sexual minority women had lower odds of meeting sleep guidelines compared to heterosexual women; sedentary behavior data were limited.
Conclusions:
- Movement behaviors differ significantly within SGM groups, challenging the notion of a monolithic "LGBTQIA+" community.
- Tailored interventions are crucial, especially for gender minority adults, to enhance movement behaviors.
- Further research is needed on sedentary behavior, sleep, and diverse SGM categorizations.
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