AlQuaiz, AlJohara M. and Kazi, Ambreen and Almigbal, Turky H. and AlHazmi, Ali M. and Qureshi, Riaz and AlHabeeb, Khaled M. (2021) Factors Associated with an Unhealthy Lifestyle among Adults in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. Healthcare, 9 (2). p. 221. ISSN 2227-9032
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Abstract
Background: Unhealthy lifestyles are a global concern. This study measured the prevalence and factors associated with an unhealthy lifestyle in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. Methods: An interview-based, cross-sectional study was conducted with 968 males and 2029 females, aged 30–75 years, covering 18 primary health care centers in Riyadh. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify the significant determinants associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. Results: Overall, men were 1.49 (1.28, 1.74) times at higher risk of an unhealthy lifestyle compared to women. Men reporting unhealthy lifestyle were 2.1 (1.3, 3.4) and 1.5 (1.0, 2.6) times more likely than men with healthy lifestyle to cite not enjoying physical activity, lack of social support, and not having enough information about a healthy diet [1.5 (1.0, 2.0)], whereas those ≥ 45 years age group were 30 times less likely to report unhealthy lifestyle [0.7 (0.5, 0.9)]. In contrast, in women aged ≥ 45 years [1.3 (1.1, 1.7)], lack of motivation [1.3 (1.1, 1.7)], feeling conscious while exercising [2.0 (1.4, 2.9)], not enjoying healthy food [1.6 (1.3, 2.1)], and no family support to prepare healthy food [1.4 (1.1, 1.8)] were significantly associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. Conclusions: In a Saudi sample, younger men and older women are at higher risk of an unhealthy lifestyle. In addition to self-motivation, combined strategies to promote physical activity and healthy eating are required to improve lifestyle.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | European Scholar > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 19 Jan 2023 09:50 |
Last Modified: | 23 Sep 2024 05:20 |
URI: | http://article.publish4promo.com/id/eprint/551 |