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Factors Associated With Physical Activity Levels Among Brazilian Military Law Enforcement Officers
Fan-Yun Lan1,2,3,4, Welere G Barbosa5,6, Daniel R F Saint Martin5
1Institute of Health and Welfare Policy, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan (FYL).
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
|September 22, 2025
Summary
Lower body mass index (BMI), higher education, and better environmental quality of life (QoL) are linked to increased physical activity levels (PALs) in Brazilian military law enforcement officers (LEOs). These findings highlight key factors for promoting officer well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Limited research exists on factors influencing physical activity levels (PALs) among law enforcement officers (LEOs) in Latin America.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for developing targeted health interventions for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the associations between various factors and PALs in military LEOs in a northern Brazilian state.
- To identify modifiable and non-modifiable determinants of physical activity in this occupational group.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey conducted among 418 military LEOs.
- Utilized the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for PAL assessment and the WHOQOL-BREF for quality of life (QoL) measurement.
- Employed multiple linear regression models to analyze associations, adjusting for demographic and professional variables.
Main Results:
- Lower Body Mass Index (BMI) was associated with decreased PALs.
- Higher educational attainment (college or above) was significantly linked to increased PALs.
- Improved environmental QoL domain was positively associated with higher PALs.
Conclusions:
- Lower BMI, higher education, and enhanced environmental QoL are key correlates of increased PALs among Brazilian military LEOs.
- Findings suggest potential intervention points focusing on education and environmental factors to promote physical activity in LEOs.
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