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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Diabetes Management

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major non-communicable disease (NCD) and cause of mortality in India.
  • Physical activity (PA) is crucial for managing blood glucose and preventing complications in diabetic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of physical inactivity among diabetic adults (30-60 years) in a rural Indian setting.
  • To identify risk factors associated with physical inactivity in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in a Rural Health and Training Centre (RHTC) in Chennai.
  • 157 diabetic participants (aged 30-60) were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire.
  • Physical activity levels were assessed using the WHO Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ).

Main Results:

  • Physical inactivity was prevalent in 36.9% (58/157) of participants.
  • The majority reported moderate levels of physical activity.
  • Significant associations were found between physical inactivity and older age, unemployment, and low socioeconomic status.

Conclusions:

  • A substantial proportion of rural diabetic patients exhibit physical inactivity.
  • Findings underscore the need for tailored interventions to enhance PA levels in this demographic.
  • Interventions should consider age, employment status, and socioeconomic factors.