Self-reported physical activity behavior of a multi-ethnic adult population within the urban and rural setting in Suriname

• DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-1807-1
• Publication Date: 2015-05-11T00:35:37Z
• Authors: Se-Sergio M Baldew; Ingrid SK Krishna...; Christel CF Smits; Jerry R Toelsie; Luc Vanhees; Veronique Corneli...
• Keywords: Biostatistics

Physical activity (PA) plays an important role in the combat against noncommunicable diseases including cardiovascular diseases. In order to develop appropriate PA intervention programs, there is a need evaluate behavior. So far, are no published data on available for Suriname. Therefore, we aim describe behavior among multi-ethnic population living urban and rural areas of Suriname.The World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise approach chronic disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS) was conducted national representative sample (N = 5751; 48.6% men) aged 15-64 years between March September 2013. were assessed using Global physical questionnaire (GPAQ) analyzed according GPAQ guidelines. The prevalence meeting recommended level ratios (PR) computed.Only 55.5% overall met WHO levels (urban coastal area: 55.7%, 57.9%, interior 49.1%). Women less likely meet (49% vs 62.4%; p < 0.0001) with increasing age PR decreased (p 0.0001). Compared Hindustani's, largest ethnic group, Javanese reported lowest percentage people (PR 0.92; 0.07).Around half meets level. Future lifestyle interventions aiming at should especially focus women older individuals as they PA.