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Physical Activity in the Southern Great Plain Region of Hungary: The Role of Sociodemographics and Body Mass Index

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  • Ferenc Győri

    (Institution of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary)

  • Tamás Berki

    (Institution of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary)

  • Zoltán Katona

    (Institution of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary)

  • Beáta Vári

    (Institution of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary)

  • Zsolt Katona

    (Institution of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary)

  • Zita Petrovszki

    (Institution of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary)

Abstract

This study explores the level of physical activity and its associations with sociodemographics and body mass index (BMI) in the Southern Great Plain region of Hungary. A total of 1648 adults (Men = 572; Women = 1076) were involved in this study. Their mean age was 43.0 (SD = 15.3), and they were recruited at different face-to-face events from July 2018 to January 2019. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to assess physical activity, and the participants were asked different questions related to their sociodemographics (e.g., education, income) and physical attributes (e.g., height, weight). Additionally, a descriptive statistical, chi-square test was used the see the gender differences, and multinominal regression analysis was used to see the associations between gender, age, place of residence, education, income, BMI, and physical activity levels. Our analysis showed that 19.2% of the sample had a low-, 41.1% had a moderate-, and 39.7% had a high level of physical activity. Furthermore, a high and a moderate level of physical activity were associated with gender, age, residence, education, and BMI. We believe this present study helps understand the role of physical activity in health through the example of the Southern Great Plain region of Hungary, which can provide useful information for experts to increase participation in regular physical activity.

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  • Ferenc Győri & Tamás Berki & Zoltán Katona & Beáta Vári & Zsolt Katona & Zita Petrovszki, 2021. "Physical Activity in the Southern Great Plain Region of Hungary: The Role of Sociodemographics and Body Mass Index," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:23:p:12414-:d:688050
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