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Factors influencing physical activity for hypertension prevention among older adults in a peri-urban community in Ho, Ghana

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Publicado en:PLoS One vol. 20, no. 12 (Dec 2025), p. e0337053
Autor principal: Kennedy, Diema Konlan
Otros Autores: Nimota, Ruth, Mirialys Fiona Nana Ama Anaman, Dartey, Anita Fafa, Kale, Elvis Reindolf, Anaman-Torgbor, Judith A
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Public Library of Science
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Ghana
Resource allocation
Exercise
Socioeconomic factors
Diabetes
Physical activity
Sampling methods
Mortality
Statistical tests
Questionnaires
Chronic illnesses
Hypertension
Research ethics
Disease prevention
Older people
Statistical analysis
Chi-square test
Urban areas
Social sciences
Sample size
Medical personnel
Blood pressure
Education
Knowledge
Cardiovascular disease
Adults
Data collection
Risk reduction
Health education
Social
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Resumen:BackgroundRegular physical activity is proven to be an effective risk-reduction strategy against hypertension among older adults. This study assessed the factors influencing regular physical activity among older adults in a peri-urban community.MethodologyA cross-sectional study was conducted among 276 older adults aged 60 years and above, with or without hypertension, in the Ho Municipality. A convenience sampling method was employed for older adults to respond to a self-developed pretested questionnaire. Data was cleaned and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and summarized using descriptive statistics, and chi-square tests of association. Variables found to be statistically significant (p-value = 0.05) from the univariate analysis were modeled into a regression equation and reported as odds ratios.FindingsThe overall knowledge levels of the participants on regular physical activity showed a majority (57.6%) had low knowledge of regular physical activity, a significant association between the level of education (χ² = 8.518, p-value = 0.004), and the number of people in the household (χ² = 8.154, p-value = 0.043) with the level of knowledge. The results also showed that the majority (56.2%) of the participants self-reported low levels of regular physical activity. Participants between 60 to 64 years old had 4.740 times the odds of participating in physical activities than those aged above 80 years (AOR = 4.740, 95%CI:1.472–15.257 p-value = 0.009). The respondent’s level of education significantly predicted the likelihood of engaging in physical activity (AOR = 1.814, 95%CI:1.024–3.212, p-value = 0.041).ConclusionThe reported low knowledge of physical activity among older adults highlights the importance of health education through leveraging community health workers and volunteers. Understanding specific barriers older adults face in engaging in physical activity, such as health concerns, lack of access to appropriate facilities, and cultural beliefs, may influence the strategic allocation of resources.
ISSN:1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0337053
Fuente:Health & Medical Collection