Association of Physical Activity and Obesity in Health Care Professionals of Karachi: Physical Activity and Obesity in Health Care Professionals

Mahmooda Naqvi; Maria Falak; Shahid Badar; Subhan-ur-Rehman Burki; Muhammad Tahir Aslam; Ajay Dherwani; Syeda Rida Baqir

doi:10.54393/tt.v4i03.160

Authors

Mahmooda Naqvi Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
Maria Falak Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Shahid Badar Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Subhan-ur-Rehman Burki Northwest Institute of Health Sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan
Muhammad Tahir Aslam Superior University, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Ajay Dherwani Liaquat National School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan
Syeda Rida Baqir Bahria University Health Sciences Campus, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/tt.v4i03.160

Keywords:

Physical Fitness, Body Weight, Physical Exertion, Health Care Providers, Health

Abstract

Obesity is a major health problem worldwide. The worldwide prevalence rate of obesity is about 13% of adults are obese, and 39% of adults are overweight. Globally, found that 1 out of every 5 children is overweight and faces many complications. Objective: To determine the relation of physical activity and obesity in health care professionals of Karachi. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was done on 543 healthcare professionals of various domains selected from the hospitals of Karachi according to the division of seven districts ( Central, East, Kemari, Orangi, Malir, South, West). The evaluation of the study was done through three weight measurement tools( BMI (body mass index), Waist circumference, waist-hip ratio) and two questionnaires: a self-administered and an international physical activity questionnaire. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 23.0. Results: There were 543 healthcare professionals extracted from seven districts of Karachi, Out of which 310 performed more than 3 hours, 181 performed less than 3 hours per day, and 52 were not sure about their level of moderate activities in daily routine While 146 healthcare professionals performed more than 3 hours per day, 283 performed less than 3 hours per day, and 114 were not sure about their level of vigorous activities in their daily routine. Conclusions: Our study concluded that the frequency of obesity is less in healthcare professionals as compared to the general p

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