Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude and Practice of Family Towards Physical Activity in Makkah City, 2017
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 70, Issue 7
Abstract
<strong>Background: </strong>Physical activity could enhance the personal wellbeing and reduce the risks of many medical disease around the world<br /> <strong>Objectives: </strong>Assessing the knowledge and attitude and practice (KAP) of family towards physical activity in Makkah city in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).<br /> <strong>Methods: </strong>This study was based on cross-sectional questionnaire sheet study conducted in Makkah City from September to November 2017among 400families from different parts of Makkah City.<br /> <strong>Results: </strong>Most of the subjects had appropriable knowledge about the importance of physical activity and risk factors of physical inactivity. The attitude of the subjects was positive among most of them toward regular physical exercise, enhancing their family to practice physical activity and practicing physical activity with their family. The level of practice was insufficient among most of the respondents regarding sports practice with their family and going for a long walk with their family. But the majority taught their children about the importance of physical activity and 50.5% let their children practice swimming and light physical activity.<br /> <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although most of the subjects had good knowledge and attitude toward physical activity, the practice pattern was insufficient among most of them. There is a need for enhancing the physical activities among families in KSA and assessing the prevalence of chronic diseases among physically inactive subjects.<br />
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Eman Helal
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