Physical Inactivity as a factor affecting Quality of Life (QOL) in people with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD): A descriptive cross - sectional assessment
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Physical inactivity is one of the biggest threats not only to the developed countries but the middle and low income countries, are equally affected. However, many developed countries have prepared strategies for promotion of physical activity. This is not the scenario of the developing countries where they are struggling to stabiles with basic public health parameters. As a result of no concern from the governments they face huge risk of NCDs. This study was carried out in India in the “coal capital” Dhanbad district situated in Jharkhand. Aims & Objective: The first objective of the research is to find out the level of physical inactivity in people NCD and secondly, to find out how physical inactivity affects their Quality of Life (QOL). Material and Methods: The research is based on descriptive cross-sectional study. Data collection from patients with NCDs is done by 2 Set of standard questionnaire (GPAQ and WHO- QOL questionnaire) on level of physical activity assessment and QOL assessment and another set of questionnaire for demographic and research related information. Total sample size is 365, out of which 192 was from household survey and 173 were based on hospital based data collection. Results: Results show high level of physical inactivity (72%) in people with NCDs. Findings reveal that 72.1% of people are physically inactive. It shows that the physical activities acts as a controlling factor for NCD and have a significant relationship with QOL. Conclusion: The research helps us to conclude that low physical inactivity would lead to low QOL in people with NCDs.
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Nalin Kumar, T Kanan
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