作者: Saulo Vasconcelos Rocha , Maura Maria Guimarães Almeida , Tânia Maria Araújo , Jair Sindra Virtuoso Júnior
DOI: 10.5007/1980-0037.2011V13N4P257
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摘要: The objective of this study was to analyze factors associated with leisure-time physical activity among residents urban areas. A cross-sectional epidemiological conducted on a representative sample the population Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil, aged 15 years or older. consisted 3,597 subjects, including 71.4% females and 28.6% males. questionnaire containing sociodemographic data, self-reported diseases, applied. Prevalence ratios 95% confidence intervals were calculated, adopting level significance p ≤ 0.05. frequency subjects considered be active during leisure time 27.7%. Sociodemographic characteristics (gender, income, educational level) higher activity. In conclusion, inactivity high in from municipality especially women, low-income low level. These findings contribute discussion about need implement public health policies create spaces for