University of the Western Cape
A comparative study of the relationship between sociodemographic factors and physical activity levels among black urban and rural adults
Abstract
dc:description.abstractIntroduction: The health benefits of engaging in physical activity (PA) in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases are well established. A physically inactive lifestyle places individuals at risk for premature complications in health, as well as early onset and progression of non-communicable disease. Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between sociodemographic factors and physical activity levels among black urban adult South Africans residing in Langa, Western Cape, and black rural adult South Africans residing in Mt Frere, Eastern Cape. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and comparative study design was employed. This study was an analysis of secondary data from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) cohort study, comprising black South African adults, males and females aged between 35 and 70 years in the urban setting of Langa in the Western Cape (n = 661), and the rural setting of Mt Frere in the Eastern Cape (n = 699). A p-value of less than 0.05 was used to indicate statistical significance. Ethics clearance to conduct the study was obtained from the Biomedical Research Ethics Committee (BMREC) at the University of the Western Cape (BM23/3/13).
Degree
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- University of the Western Cape
- Year dc:date.issued
- 2024
Author and committee
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- Allen, Wilfred