Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study
BackgroundPhysical inactivity (PI) increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, cognitive impairment, poor sleep, poor bone health, obesity, economic crises, and premature mortality. Globally, 31% of adults are physically inactive, indicating that this is the major public health...
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| author | Zelalem Tilahun Muche Awgichew Behaile Teklemariam Endeshaw Chekol Abebe Melaku Mekonnen Agidew Tekile Mengie Ayele Edgeit Abebe Zewde Anemut Tilahun Mulu Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh Demewoz Kefale Deribew Abebaw Abuhay Milkessa Bayissa Midekssa Nega Dagnew Baye |
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| description | BackgroundPhysical inactivity (PI) increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, cognitive impairment, poor sleep, poor bone health, obesity, economic crises, and premature mortality. Globally, 31% of adults are physically inactive, indicating that this is the major public health issue of this century. Physical inactivity prevalence varies among countries, regions, and cities. In addition, data were scarce in the study area.ObjectiveThis study identified the prevalence and determinants of PI among adults in Northwest Ethiopia.MethodA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2024. Participants were recruited via multistage sampling, and the data were collected via WHO stepwise standard questionnaires. Binary and multivariable logistic regressions were used to identify the predictors of physical inactivity.ResultsThis study involved 592 participants, with a mean age of 36.2 ± 12.6 years, 56.4% of whom were males. Nearly three-fourths (71.5%) of the respondents had no awareness of physical activity guidelines. The prevalence of PI was 46.1%. Increasing age, being female, being a government or nongovernment employee, having a high level of education, having a high family monthly income, currently smoking, chewing khat, drinking alcohol, being overweight or obese, unawareness of physical activity guidelines, and lacking a plan to do physical activity were associated with PI.Conclusion46.1% of adults were physically inactive, highlighting a significant public health concern. Thus, we emphasize improving physical activity by promoting its health benefits, raising awareness about the guidelines, and encouraging adults to have a plan to do physical activity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-287deaa8a203492bb78a67ad46c2bac72025-08-20T03:49:41ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-05-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15136001513600Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter studyZelalem Tilahun Muche0Awgichew Behaile Teklemariam1Endeshaw Chekol Abebe2Melaku Mekonnen Agidew3Tekile Mengie Ayele4Edgeit Abebe Zewde5Anemut Tilahun Mulu6Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh7Demewoz Kefale8Deribew Abebaw Abuhay9Milkessa Bayissa Midekssa10Nega Dagnew Baye11Department of Medical Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaUniversity of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery (Clinical Midwifery), Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, EthiopiaDepartment of Sport Science, Sport Science Academy, Haramaya University, Haramaya, EthiopiaDepartment of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, EthiopiaBackgroundPhysical inactivity (PI) increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, cognitive impairment, poor sleep, poor bone health, obesity, economic crises, and premature mortality. Globally, 31% of adults are physically inactive, indicating that this is the major public health issue of this century. Physical inactivity prevalence varies among countries, regions, and cities. In addition, data were scarce in the study area.ObjectiveThis study identified the prevalence and determinants of PI among adults in Northwest Ethiopia.MethodA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2024. Participants were recruited via multistage sampling, and the data were collected via WHO stepwise standard questionnaires. Binary and multivariable logistic regressions were used to identify the predictors of physical inactivity.ResultsThis study involved 592 participants, with a mean age of 36.2 ± 12.6 years, 56.4% of whom were males. Nearly three-fourths (71.5%) of the respondents had no awareness of physical activity guidelines. The prevalence of PI was 46.1%. Increasing age, being female, being a government or nongovernment employee, having a high level of education, having a high family monthly income, currently smoking, chewing khat, drinking alcohol, being overweight or obese, unawareness of physical activity guidelines, and lacking a plan to do physical activity were associated with PI.Conclusion46.1% of adults were physically inactive, highlighting a significant public health concern. Thus, we emphasize improving physical activity by promoting its health benefits, raising awareness about the guidelines, and encouraging adults to have a plan to do physical activity.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1513600/fullphysical inactivityassociated factorsnon-communicable diseasesadultsNorthwest Ethiopia |
| spellingShingle | Zelalem Tilahun Muche Awgichew Behaile Teklemariam Endeshaw Chekol Abebe Melaku Mekonnen Agidew Tekile Mengie Ayele Edgeit Abebe Zewde Anemut Tilahun Mulu Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh Demewoz Kefale Deribew Abebaw Abuhay Milkessa Bayissa Midekssa Nega Dagnew Baye Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study Frontiers in Public Health physical inactivity associated factors non-communicable diseases adults Northwest Ethiopia |
| title | Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study |
| title_full | Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study |
| title_short | Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study |
| title_sort | prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adults in northwest ethiopia a multicenter study |
| topic | physical inactivity associated factors non-communicable diseases adults Northwest Ethiopia |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1513600/full |
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