Author/Authors :
Talaei، Mohammad نويسنده Medical doctor, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , , Rabiei، Katayoun نويسنده Rehabilitation Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , , Talaei، Zahra نويسنده Talented Students Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , , Amiri، Negar نويسنده Resident, Isfahan Medical Student Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran AND Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran , , Zolfaghari، Behzad نويسنده , , Kabiri، Payam نويسنده , , Sarrafzadegan، Nizal نويسنده MD, Professor of Cardiology, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, IUMS, Isfahan ,
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study was to investigate physical activity by
socioeconomic status (SES) and sex in an Iranian adult population.
METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, 6622 adults, who participated in the Isfahan Healthy
Heart program (IHHP) surveys in 2004 and 2005 and were living in urban areas, were studied.
Daily leisure time, household, occupational, and transportation physical activity, and total
physical activity were calculated and compared in 3 socioeconomic status groups classified by
the two-step cluster analysis procedure.
RESULTS: Statistically significant variations were found in all physical activity levels, except
transportation, by sex. Men were more active than women in all fields, except household physical
activity. Leisure time physical activity of men and women were significantly higher in higher SES
levels. There was an opposite correlation between SES and total physical activity in men.
CONCLUSION: Considering the importance of physical activity as a component of a healthy
lifestyle, differences among varying socioeconomic status and sex must be considered while
planning for healthy lifestyle programs. Women with low SES, in particular, may need more
attention.
