Reducing the impact of physical inactivity: evidence to support the case for targeting people with chronic mental and physical conditions


Everson-Hock, Emma S, Green, Mark A ORCID: 0000-0002-0942-6628, Goyder, Elizabeth C, Copeland, Robert J, Till, Simon H, Heller, Ben and Hart, Ollie (2016) Reducing the impact of physical inactivity: evidence to support the case for targeting people with chronic mental and physical conditions JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 38 (2). pp. 343-351. ISSN 1741-3842, 1741-3850

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Abstract

Background Recent evidence suggests that small increases in the physical activity of those considered least active can have a bigger health impact than raising levels of those already achieving or close to achieving recommendations. Profiling the characteristics of those who are least active allows for appropriate targeting of interventions. This study therefore examined the characteristics of people in the lowest physical activity bracket. Methods Data were taken from the Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) funded 'South Yorkshire Cohort', a longitudinal observational dataset of residents of South Yorkshire, England. Five separate outcomes based on a shortened version of the GPPAQ were used to represent the lowest levels of physical activity. Potential predictors examined were age, sex, body mass index, ethnicity, chronic conditions, current employment and deprivation. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were conducted. Results Individuals with chronic mental and physical conditions (fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, diabetes, breathing problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and cancer) were more likely to report the lowest levels of physical activity across all five outcomes. Demographic variations were also observed. Conclusions Targeting people with chronic mental and physical conditions has the potential to reduce the impact of physical inactivity.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: chronic disease, physical activity, physical inactivity
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 06 May 2016 10:15
Last Modified: 16 Jun 2026 16:18
DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdv036
Open Access URL: http://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/86982/
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