Active commuting and leisure-time physical activity among adults in western Nepal: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the prevalence and sociodemographic factors associated with active commuting and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among adults in western Nepal.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Adults from semiurban areas in western Nepal.

Participants

2815 adults aged 25-65 years who participated in the 'Community-Based Management of Hypertension in Nepal (COBIN)' Study. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify the sociodemographic factors associated with active commuting and LTPA.

Outcome

Self-reported participation in active commuting and LTPA.

Results

Most study participants (96%) commuted actively (walked or cycled) from one place to another. Our results showed that only a small proportion (3.7%) of particip

SUBMITTER: Paudel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8362701 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature