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Physical Activity and Associated Factors among Brazilian Adult Inmates: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Wanessa Cristina Baccon

    (Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Carlos Laranjeira

    (School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Campus 2, Morro do Lena, Alto do Vieiro, Apartado 4137, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
    Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Rua de Santo André-66-68, Campus 5, Polytechnic University of Leiria, 2410-541 Leiria, Portugal
    Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), University of Évora, 7000-801 Évora, Portugal
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Priscila Garcia Marques

    (Departamento de Educação Física, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil)

  • Carla Franciele Höring

    (Departamento de Estatística, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil)

  • Adriana Martins Gallo

    (Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil)

  • Juliane Pagliari Araujo

    (Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Rodovia Celso Garcia Cid, PR-445, Km 380-Campus Universitário, Londrina 86057-970, PR, Brazil)

  • Francielle Renata Danielli Martins Marques

    (Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil)

  • Lígia Carreira

    (Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil)

  • Maria Aparecida Salci

    (Departamento de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Avenida Colombo, 5790-Campus Universitário, Maringá 87020-900, PR, Brazil)

Abstract

Previous studies on health in prison facilities have determined that imprisonment has adverse effects on both physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, the introduction of public health measures is encouraged. This study aimed to (a) evaluate the levels of physical activity and the health condition of a sample of Brazilian prisoners and (b) determine the predictors of low physical activity. An observational and cross-sectional study was developed following the STROBE checklist. Data collection took place between June and November 2019 in a maximum-security Brazilian prison institution. This study’s final sample included 220 people selected through convenience sampling, of which 115 (53.2%) were aged 18 to 29 years, followed by 79 (36.6%) aged 30 to 44 years and 22 (10.2%) aged 45 to 59 years old. Overall, 64.3% of participants failed to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation for physical activity [at least 150–300 min of moderate-intensity or 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week]. The majority reported unhealthy food consumption (116; 53.7%). Regarding body mass index (BMI), 50.2% of individuals were classified as eutrophic, 38.1% were overweight and 11.6% were obese. Older age (AOR: 0.95; CI95%: 0.92–0.99; p = 0.01) and sitting time (AOR: 0.74; CI95%: 0.65–0.85; p < 0.01) were associated with low adherence to physical activity. Our results highlight the importance of practicing physical activity within the prison context and the need for institutional programs that promote regular physical activity.

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  • Wanessa Cristina Baccon & Carlos Laranjeira & Priscila Garcia Marques & Carla Franciele Höring & Adriana Martins Gallo & Juliane Pagliari Araujo & Francielle Renata Danielli Martins Marques & Lígia Ca, 2024. "Physical Activity and Associated Factors among Brazilian Adult Inmates: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(6), pages 1-12, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:6:p:748-:d:1410769
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    1. Wanessa Cristina Baccon & Maria Aparecida Salci & Lígia Carreira & Adriana Martins Gallo & Francielle Renata Danielli Martins Marques & Marcelle Paiano & Vanessa Denardi Antoniassi Baldissera & Carlos, 2023. "Meanings and Experiences of Prisoners and Family Members Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Brazilian Prison Unit: A Grounded Theory Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(15), pages 1-18, August.
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    3. Aureliusz Kosendiak & Piotr Stanikowski & Dorota Domagała & Waldemar Gustaw & Monika Bronkowska, 2022. "Dietary Habits, Diet Quality, Nutrition Knowledge, and Associations with Physical Activity in Polish Prisoners: A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-14, January.
    4. Robert T Trotter & Monica R Lininger & Ricky Camplain & Viacheslav Y Fofanov & Carolyn Camplain & Julie A Baldwin, 2018. "A Survey of Health Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, and Converging Morbidities in a County Jail: A Cultural-Ecological Assessment of Health Conditions in Jail Populations," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-16, November.
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