Prevalence of Barriers in Obese Adults Related to Functional Mobility

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Authors

  • Revati Suresh Chavan
     BPT, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be a University), Karad – 415539, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Anandh Srinivasan
     Department of Community Health Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be a University), Karad – 415539, Maharashtra ,IN

Keywords:

Barriers, Functional Mobility, Obesity

Abstract

Background: Obesity and overweight are excessive fat accumulation that causes many health-related problems and it also affects the physical activities of daily living. WHO is classified into four categories-overweight, mild obesity, moderate obesity, and severe obesity. This study includes personal, environmental, and social barriers. Objectives: This study is aimed to assess the prevalence of barriers in obese adults related to functional mobility. Methods: A total of 100 participants ages 30-60 years, were selected by random sampling method according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were evaluated by the Time up-and-go test used to access functional mobility. The data was collected via circulated Google forms. Results: About 39% of the 51-60 age group individuals faced more difficulties during physical activities as compared 30-40 and 41-50 age groups. Moderate and severely obese individuals are more prone to experiencing barriers during physical activity as compared to overweight and mild obesity individuals. It is worse in females than in the male population. According to statistical analysis, about 62% of females and 38% of males experience problems during physical activity. Conclusion: The present study shows that moderate and severely obese individuals faced barriers during physical activity as compared to overweight individuals. Commonly, females are more prone to face barriers than males.

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2024-06-10

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Chavan, R. S., & Srinivasan, A. (2024). Prevalence of Barriers in Obese Adults Related to Functional Mobility. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/JEOH/article/view/43427

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Received 2024-04-01
Accepted 2024-05-14
Published 2024-06-10

 

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