نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 استادیار گروه تربیت بدنی، دانشکده علوم انسانی، دانشگاه کوثر بجنورد، ایران.
2 گروه تربیت بدنی، دانشکده علوم انسانی، دانشگاه کوثر بجنورد، ایران.
3 استادیار گروه تربیت بدنی، دانشکده ادبیات و علوم انسانی، دانشگاه زابل، ایران.
4 کارشناسی ارشد تربیت بدنی، اداره کل ورزش و جوانان خراسان شمالی، بجنورد، ایران.
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نویسندگان [English]
Objectives: Obesity and physical inactivity are among the most important public health challenges worldwide and in Iran and are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases. Evidence indicates that physical activity levels among adults, particularly women, are below the recommendations of the World Health Organization. Considering gender differences and the socio-cultural context of North Khorasan Province, monitoring physical activity in this region appears essential.
Methods: This applied, descriptive–analytical study was conducted using a cross-sectional design. The study population included women and men aged 18 years and older residing in North Khorasan Province, who were selected through multistage random sampling (n = 385). Data were collected using the long form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square test in SPSS software.
Results: In both genders, the highest levels of physical activity were observed in the work and transportation domains. Men were significantly more active than women in moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activities, particularly in the work domain (p ≤ 0.05), whereas women accounted for a greater proportion of light-intensity and household activities. The primary gender difference was observed in the intensity of physical activity (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings indicate low levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, especially among women. Therefore, the development of culturally and socially tailored interventions based on local conditions is necessary to promote physical activity in this province
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