Physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults living in Jeddah city Saudi Arabia
Background Physical activity can improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults. However, the effect of physical activity on quality of life is unclear among the Saudi adult population. The study aimed to determine the association between physical activity and HRQoL in apparently healthy a...
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| author | Ola Akram Abdulrashid Hassan Bin Usman Shah Wijdan Abdulkareem Baeshen Sarah Mohammad Aljuaid Enas Awad Alasmari Rania Ali Baokbah Reema Ali Baokbah Nojoud Mohammed Alamoudi Maha Saleh Alkhelewi Amal Abdullah Turkistani Ahmed Abdullah Alharbi Abdulrehman Ahmed Alghamdi Fawaz Alharthi Mohammad Alcattan Amnah Marwan Haikal |
| author_facet | Ola Akram Abdulrashid Hassan Bin Usman Shah Wijdan Abdulkareem Baeshen Sarah Mohammad Aljuaid Enas Awad Alasmari Rania Ali Baokbah Reema Ali Baokbah Nojoud Mohammed Alamoudi Maha Saleh Alkhelewi Amal Abdullah Turkistani Ahmed Abdullah Alharbi Abdulrehman Ahmed Alghamdi Fawaz Alharthi Mohammad Alcattan Amnah Marwan Haikal |
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| description | Background Physical activity can improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults. However, the effect of physical activity on quality of life is unclear among the Saudi adult population. The study aimed to determine the association between physical activity and HRQoL in apparently healthy adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among visitors of shopping malls, walking tracks/fitness centres/gyms and governmental hospitals in Jeddah from March to September 2022. Physical activity was measured with the electronic template of the general practice physical activity questionnaire (GPPAQ), while the HRQoL was measured using the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. A multiple linear regression model investigated the relationship between physical activity and HRQoL. Results A total of 693 individuals participated in this study, with a mean age of 36 (±11). Individuals who fall in the active category of the physical activity level were mostly younger men (37% vs 21%), were non-smokers (30% vs 10%) and had no comorbid condition (29% vs 15%). After adjusting for covariates, men (adjusted β 4.43, 95% CI [1.44–7.41]) with higher physical activity levels (active-adjusted β 10.11, 95% CI [5.44–14.77]) had better scores on the physical component summary (PCS). Similarly, mental component summary (MCS) scores for men (adjusted β 6.51, 95% CI [3.40–9.63]) and physical activity levels (active-adjusted β 9.77, 95% CI [4.90–14.64]) were high. Conclusion The article reinforces how physical activity contributes towards each dimension of HRQoL. Physical inactivity is a growing public health challenge in Saudi Arabia, affecting all age groups. Investing in innovative strategies and establishing targeted health education programs for academic institutions and communities are required to enhance healthy habits. Additionally, constructing more local sports facilities and concession packages, especially for the females at the gyms, can motivate individuals and promote physical activity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-695382bcf5b04a3084d9c26cca9381a32023-12-03T10:17:27ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592023-09-0111e1605910.7717/peerj.16059Physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults living in Jeddah city Saudi ArabiaOla Akram Abdulrashid0Hassan Bin Usman Shah1Wijdan Abdulkareem Baeshen2Sarah Mohammad Aljuaid3Enas Awad Alasmari4Rania Ali Baokbah5Reema Ali Baokbah6Nojoud Mohammed Alamoudi7Maha Saleh Alkhelewi8Amal Abdullah Turkistani9Ahmed Abdullah Alharbi10Abdulrehman Ahmed Alghamdi11Fawaz Alharthi12Mohammad Alcattan13Amnah Marwan Haikal14Directorate of Health Affairs, Planning and Transformation Office, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaThe Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaDirectorate of Health Affairs-Jeddah Research and Studies Department, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs-Jeddah Research and Studies Department, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs-Jeddah Research and Studies Department, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs-Jeddah Research and Studies Department, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs-Jeddah Research and Studies Department, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs, Planning and Transformation Office, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs, Planning and Transformation Office, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs, Planning and Transformation Office, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs, Planning and Transformation Office, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs, Planning and Transformation Office, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs, Planning and Transformation Office, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs, Planning and Transformation Office, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDirectorate of Health Affairs, Academic Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaBackground Physical activity can improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults. However, the effect of physical activity on quality of life is unclear among the Saudi adult population. The study aimed to determine the association between physical activity and HRQoL in apparently healthy adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among visitors of shopping malls, walking tracks/fitness centres/gyms and governmental hospitals in Jeddah from March to September 2022. Physical activity was measured with the electronic template of the general practice physical activity questionnaire (GPPAQ), while the HRQoL was measured using the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. A multiple linear regression model investigated the relationship between physical activity and HRQoL. Results A total of 693 individuals participated in this study, with a mean age of 36 (±11). Individuals who fall in the active category of the physical activity level were mostly younger men (37% vs 21%), were non-smokers (30% vs 10%) and had no comorbid condition (29% vs 15%). After adjusting for covariates, men (adjusted β 4.43, 95% CI [1.44–7.41]) with higher physical activity levels (active-adjusted β 10.11, 95% CI [5.44–14.77]) had better scores on the physical component summary (PCS). Similarly, mental component summary (MCS) scores for men (adjusted β 6.51, 95% CI [3.40–9.63]) and physical activity levels (active-adjusted β 9.77, 95% CI [4.90–14.64]) were high. Conclusion The article reinforces how physical activity contributes towards each dimension of HRQoL. Physical inactivity is a growing public health challenge in Saudi Arabia, affecting all age groups. Investing in innovative strategies and establishing targeted health education programs for academic institutions and communities are required to enhance healthy habits. Additionally, constructing more local sports facilities and concession packages, especially for the females at the gyms, can motivate individuals and promote physical activity.https://peerj.com/articles/16059.pdfQuality of lifePhysical activityExerciseSF-36 surveyWell-beingHRQoL |
| spellingShingle | Ola Akram Abdulrashid Hassan Bin Usman Shah Wijdan Abdulkareem Baeshen Sarah Mohammad Aljuaid Enas Awad Alasmari Rania Ali Baokbah Reema Ali Baokbah Nojoud Mohammed Alamoudi Maha Saleh Alkhelewi Amal Abdullah Turkistani Ahmed Abdullah Alharbi Abdulrehman Ahmed Alghamdi Fawaz Alharthi Mohammad Alcattan Amnah Marwan Haikal Physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults living in Jeddah city Saudi Arabia PeerJ Quality of life Physical activity Exercise SF-36 survey Well-being HRQoL |
| title | Physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults living in Jeddah city Saudi Arabia |
| title_full | Physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults living in Jeddah city Saudi Arabia |
| title_fullStr | Physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults living in Jeddah city Saudi Arabia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults living in Jeddah city Saudi Arabia |
| title_short | Physical activity and health-related quality of life among adults living in Jeddah city Saudi Arabia |
| title_sort | physical activity and health related quality of life among adults living in jeddah city saudi arabia |
| topic | Quality of life Physical activity Exercise SF-36 survey Well-being HRQoL |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/16059.pdf |
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