Key result
Physical inactivity shows no significant association with hypertension among surveyed healthcare professionals.
Why the study?
Regular physical activity prevents hypertension, but limited evidence exists regarding physical activity patterns and hypertension prevalence among health professionals in tertiary-care hospitals in Kerala, India.
Cross-Sectional (n=318)
Yes
Over two-fifths of young healthcare workers in tertiary hospitals in Kerala failed to meet WHO physical activity recommendations primarily due to occupational time constraints, highlighting the need for workplace wellness strategies.
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No association between inactivity and hypertension in health workers; leaves open whether self-reports or occupational factors explain patterns in this population.
Background: Hypertension remains a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease globally, with a growing burden in India. Regular physical activity is a well-established preventive measure; however, limited evidence exists regarding physical activity patterns among health professionals, who play a critical role in health promotion. The main objective was assessed the prevalence of self-reported hypertension and examined physical activity levels and associated determinants among health professionals working in tertiary-care hospitals in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Materials and Methods: This Cross-Sectional Study was conducted with 318 participants using a structured questionnaire incorporating the WHO Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results: While the prevalence of self-reported hypertension was low (3.46%), physical inactivity was common, affecting over two-fifths of participants. No significant association was observed between physical activity level and self-reported hypertension. Occupational constraints and environmental factors emerged as key determinants of physical activity behaviour. Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for workplace-oriented strategies to promote physical activity among healthcare workers, with potential implications for both workforce wellbeing and preventive health counselling.
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Amaljith AB (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Self-reported hypertension and physical inactivity (n=318). Physical activity level assessed via WHO Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was evaluated on Prevalence of self-reported hypertension and low physical activity. Physical inactivity affected 41.83% of surveyed health professionals in Kerala, whereas self-reported hypertension prevalence was 3.46% with no significant association between them.
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