Key result
Older age, female sex, and stroke are linked to ~42% physical inactivity prevalence in anxious adults.
Why the study?
The study aimed to assess the correlates of low physical activity in adults with anxiety in South Africa.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,811)
In South African adults with anxiety, low physical activity is prevalent and associated with specific socio-demographic and health factors, highlighting target groups for interventions.
May identify targets for physical activity promotion among South African adults with anxiety; cross-sectional data leaves open causality and requires prospective validation.
The present study aimed to assess the correlates of low physical activity in adults with anxiety in South Africa Data from the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (a cross-sectional survey in 2012) were utilised The sample included 1 811 persons 15 years and older (median age 40 years, interquartile range = 28) with anxiety Overall, 42 2% of the sample engaged in low physical activity In the final logistic regression model, socio-demographic factors (older age, being female, and urban residence), health status factors (functional disability and stroke), and health risk behaviours (no current tobacco use and no problem drinking) were associated with low physical activity Findings suggest that physical activity behaviour interventions in South African adults with anxiety could target at risk groups identified in this study.
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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Anxiety (n=1,811). Older age, female sex, urban residence, functional disability, stroke, and no tobacco or problem drinking were associated with low physical activity (42.2% prevalence) in adults with anxiety.
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