Abstract:
ABSTRACT
Background: Physical inactivity is one of the fourth leading cause of global mortality.
It is common in patient with diabetes mellitus and can be a risk factors of diabetic
related complications. Currently, it has been viewed as an emerging public health
problem in developing countries including Ethiopia. However, Data on physical
inactivity among DM patient in Ethiopia are lacking particularly in the study area.
Objective: The main purpose of this study was to assess prevalence and associated
factors of physical inactivity among adult diabetic patients in Felege Hiwot Referral
Hospital, Bahir Dar Northwest Ethiopia, 2018.
Methods: An institutional based cross sectional study was conducted from March 20
to May 05 2018 at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital. Face to face interview was
conducted using structured questionnaire by trained data collectors. Participants were
selected through systematic random sampling technique. Physical inactivity was
assessed by international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ). Data was analyzed
by using descriptive statistics, binary and multivariate logistic regression analysis
methods. P <0.05 with 95% CI was considered statistically significant.
Results: A total of 308 diabetic patients were included in this study. The overall
prevalence of physical inactivity among diabetic patients were 30.5 %( 95% CI, 25.2%35.4%).
Gender
(AOR=1.5,
95%
CI
(1.642,
3.627),
older
age
(AOR: 95% CI (18.169
22.74, 61.950)), residence (AOR: 4.246, 95% CI (1,125, 16.028), low self-efficacy
(AOR: 20.598, 95% CI (10.598, 41.608)), poor attitude (AOR: 2.753 95%CI (1.442,
5.28)), lack social support (AOR: 4.229, 95% CI (1.283, 4.072)) and retinopathy (5.13,
95% CI (0.158, 6.353)) were found significantly predictor factors.
Conclusion- The prevalence of physical inactivity in this study was high. Being
female, old age, urban dwellers, low-efficacy, poor attitude towards physical activity,
retinopathy and lack of social support were greater risk factors for physically inactive.
There is a need to encourage patients with DM to undertake regular physical activity.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, physical inactivity, adult patients, associated factors,
comorbidity, barriers to physical activity.
