Abstract

SHIRIYEDEVE, Sunungurai; DLUNGWANE, Thembelihle P.  and  TLOU, Boikhutso. Factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2017. Afr. j. prim. health care fam. med. (Online) [online]. 2019, vol.11, n.1, pp.1-7. ISSN 2071-2936.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v11i1.2036.

BACKGROUND: Physical activity plays a significant role in the managing of type 2 diabetes and is essential in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes mellitus. A number of factors influence non-adherence to physical activity: social, personal, environmental and economic factors. Diabetes research conducted in Botswana has focused on behavioural change, treatment adherence and nutrition. The physical activity levels of type 2 diabetes patients and associated factors are not knownAIM: The aim of this study was to assess the physical activity levels (PALs) and factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitusSETTING: The study was conducted at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2017METHODS: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at a public clinic in Gaborone, Botswana. An interview-administered questionnaire was used to assess the PALs and factors associated with physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Data were captured on Excel and exported to SPSS software version 25 for analysis. Chi-square test, Fischer's exact test and Pearson's moment correlation examined the relationship between participants' characteristics and their engagement in regular exerciseRESULTS: The majority of the study participants had low PALs (54.7%). The results showed a non-significant negative correlation between age and PAL (r = −0.085) and between sitting time (sedentary time) and PAL (−0.098CONCLUSION: Most type 2 diabetes mellitus patients had low PALs. Health-promoting activities are needed to promote physical activity and thus prevent complications associated with physical inactivity

Keywords : PAL; type 2 diabetes mellitus; burden of diabetes; Africa; Botswana.

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