LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PERCEIVED BARRIERS TO PRACTICE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AMONG MILITARY POLICE

Gilmar Mercês de Jesus, Éric Fernando Almeida de Jesus

Abstract


This research describes levels of physical activity and perceived barriers to phy- sical activities of military police in Feira de Santana, Bahia. This is a cross sectional study, with a sample of 316 subjects. The results showed that in regard to physical activity, 37% of the military police are inactive, no significant difference related to gender and age. Among perceived barriers to practice physical activity stood out: family commitments (39.2%), the workday (36.7%), lack of equipment (30.4%), unsafe environment (26.9%), lack of company (25.6%), housework (20.6%) and lack of financial resources (20.3%). The prevalence of inactive police was higher among those who perceived personal barriers, adjusted by gender, age, and by environmental, social and financial barriers (OR: 1.5; CI95%: 1.00-2.26).

Keywords


Physical activity; military police; perceived barriers; adults.

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ISSN (Impresso) 0101-3289; ISSN (Eletrônico) 2179-3255
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