Intergenerational Differences in the Physical Activity Pattern: A Familial Study From Rural Haryana, India. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thakur, Mamta Kumari; Saraswathy, K. N.; Kiranmala Devi, N.
• Is Part Of: International quarterly of community health education. Volume 40:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 91
• Page End: 97
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: noncommunicable diseases -- agricultural community -- GPAQ survey -- active living -- health communication; Health education -- Periodicals; Community health services -- Periodicals; 613.071
• DOI: 10.1177/0272684X19857566
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0272-684X

Abstract

This study was aimed to investigate the patterns and possible differences in the levels of Physical Activity (PA) among members of different generations in a North Indian State. A cross-sectional survey investigated intergenerational PA level up to third generations of Jat males and females ( N = 329; 42 families). PA was quantified using the validated Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Significant differences were observed with respect to the various domains of the PA among generations. Females of the second generation were more active than males, whereas females of the third generation were less active and their activities are confined to household chores only. No such sex-wise differences were observed among first generation. Only 20% of the individuals were performing recreational activities, and almost negligible in the first and second generation. Study supports the need for increasing awareness regarding health benefits of PA especially in terms of recreational activities.