Physical Activity of Participants in Different Age Groups

October 1, 2024 updated by: Asli Demirtaş, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Examination of the Perceptions of Benefits and Obstacles Related to Physical Activity of Participants in Different Age Groups

The subject of the research is to determine the physical activity levels of the participants in different age categories and to determine and analyse participants' perceptions of the benefits of physical activity and the factors that prevent from doing physical activity.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The subject of the research is to determine the physical activity levels of the participants in different age categories and to determine and analyse participants' perceptions of the benefits of physical activity and the factors that prevent from doing physical activity. In this study, it is aimed to determine the physical activity levels of individuals in different age categories and to determine the barriers and benefit perceptions of physical activity.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

330

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Bor
      • Niğde, Bor, Turkey, 51200
        • Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healty people

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being over 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not volunteering for research
  • Those with incomplete evaluation forms

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Group 1
People aged 18-29 years
Data were collected using a International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
Data were collected using a Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale .
Group 2
People aged 30-44 years
Data were collected using a International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
Data were collected using a Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale .
Group 3
People aged 45-60 years
Data were collected using a International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)
Data were collected using a Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale .

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Descriptive assessment
Time Frame: Baseline
In the descriptive information form (age, gender, weight, height, etc.) were questioned and recorded.
Baseline
Exercise benefits and barriers
Time Frame: baseline
The scale is a 4-point Likert-type and consists of 43 items. It has two subgroups: the benefit scale (29 questions) and the barrier scale (14 questions). A high total score on the scale shows how much the individual believes in exercise.
baseline
Physical activity
Time Frame: baseline
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form is a valid and reliable questionnaire to determine physical activity levels in the health and daily lives of adults. It consists of 7 questions evaluating how much PA they have performed in the last week.
baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Collaborators

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gürkan Demirtaş, Msc, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
  • Principal Investigator: Arife Akbulut Bayrak, Msc, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
  • Principal Investigator: Havva Sümeyye Eroğlu, Msc, Gazi University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 29, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 29, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

October 2, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 3, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 1, 2024

Last Verified

October 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 06.10.2022-1089

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

The study data will not be shared with third parties. The informed consent form has been prepared and approved in this way.

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