Physical inactivity among American single-female caregivers: An analysis of the 2020 behavioral risk factor surveillance system.
Womens Health (Lond)
; 20: 17455057241265082, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Many adults in the United States do not reach the recommended levels of activity needed for health benefits. Single-female caregivers present a unique and vulnerable population that is often less active than their partnered peers or single-male caregivers.OBJECTIVE:
The primary objective of this cross-sectional investigation was to identify the prevalence of physical inactivity in single-family, female-led households and determine differences in personal factors and social characteristics between physically active and not physically active single-female caregivers. A secondary objective was to examine associations among the social characteristic variables and physical inactivity in single-female caregiver households. Finally, we examined the odds single-female caregivers who are physically inactive reported chronic health conditions.DESIGN:
Cross-sectional survey design.METHODS:
We used the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. Participants were selected based on pre-determined criteria for inclusion.RESULTS:
There was a 39.3% prevalence of physical inactivity among single-female caregivers in the sample. Single-female caregivers who were physically inactive had greater odds of having a history of multiple chronic health conditions.CONCLUSION:
Healthcare providers and other community stakeholders should explore existing physical activity promotion strategies to increase physical activity in single-female caregivers. Future research should employ more rigorous, prospective research designs to determine if these chronic conditions and various social characteristics are caused by physical inactivity.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuidadores
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Sistema de Vigilancia de Factor de Riesgo Conductual
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Conducta Sedentaria
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Womens Health (Lond)
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE DA MULHER
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos