Background: Physical inactivity (PI) became an alarming epidemic. University studentsare considered an interesting group for studying the prevalence and determinants of PI.Interventions for promotion of healthy lifestyle, including physical activity in this group isa way of ensuring a good physical and mental health not only as young adults but alsolater in life. Objectives: This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of physicalinactivity and its determinants among Assiut university students. Method: A multistagestratified cluster sampling was used to conduct a cross-sectional study among arepresentative sample of Assiut University student (850 students). A self-administeredGlobal Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to collect the data. Results:Total respondents were 805 (95%). The mean age was 20.2±1.8 years old. Males represent53.4% and the sample includes 56.5% of theoretical faculties students, 29.0% of practicalfaculties and 14.5% of medical faculties. The prevalence of physical inactivity was 14.3%(9.3% among males and 20.0% among females). The odds of physical inactivity are nearly3 times more in females (CI= 1.707 – 4.719, p < 0.001). Also, the chance of physicalinactivity increased by 2.4 times among student of medical faculties (CI= 1.330 – 4.251, p= 0.003) and nearly two times among students of practical faculties (CI= 1.170 – 3.129, p= 0.019). Conclusion: Most of Assiut University students either moderately or highlyactive and only 14.3% were physically inactive. Predictors of physical inactivity amongAssiut University students are being a female and student of medical or practical faculty.
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