Factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2017
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2017 | |
| Creator | Shiriyedeve, Sunungurai Dlungwane, Thembelihle P. Tlou, Boikhutso | |
| Description | Background: Physical activity plays a significant role in the managing of type 2 diabetes and is essential in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes mellitus. A number of factors influence non-adherence to physical activity: social, personal, environmental and economic factors. Diabetes research conducted in Botswana has focused on behavioural change, treatment adherence and nutrition. The physical activity levels of type 2 diabetes patients and associated factors are not known.Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the physical activity levels (PALs) and factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitusSetting: The study was conducted at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2017.Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana. An interview-administered questionnaire was used to assess the PALs and factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Data were captured on Excel and exported to SPSS software version 25 for analysis. Chi-square test, Fischer’s exact test and Pearson’s moment correlation examined the relationship between participants’ characteristics and their engagement in regular exercise.Results: The majority of the study participants had low PALs (54.7%). The results showed a non-significant negative correlation between age and PAL (r = −0.085) and between sitting time (sedentary time) and PAL (−0.098).Conclusion: Most type 2 diabetes mellitus patients had low PALs. Health-promoting activities are needed to promote physical activity and thus prevent complications associated with physical inactivity. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2019-08-14 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/phcfm.v11i1.2036 | |
| Source | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine; Vol 11, No 1 (2019); 7 pages 2071-2936 2071-2928 | |
| Language | eng | |
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