VẬN ĐỘNG THỂ LỰC Ở BỆNH NHÂN ĐÁI THÁO ĐƯỜNG TÝP 2 Ở BỆNH VIỆN NGUYỄN TRI PHƯƠNG, THÀNH PHỒ HỒ CHÍ MINH

Abstract

Objective: To investigate types of physical activities in type 2 diabetes mellitus outpatients at Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital. Methods: The cross-sectional study recruited 370 subjects to be interviewed by IPAQ long form to assess the level of physical activity that were divided into four groups: physical activities at work, transportation, housework and leisure-time. Results: The percentage of intensive, moderate and low physical activities was 13 %, 51.3 % and 35.7%, respectively. The rate of subjects achieving The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) recommendations on physical activity for health was 64.9%. The average leisure time was 234.9 minutes per day. Reasons for low physical activity level among patients was not good health status (43.9%), lack of time (30.3%); and not knowing recommendation of physical activity (6.1%). There was a relationship between low physical activity and co-morbid conditions with p< 0.05. Conclusion: The rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus outpatient achieves IDF recommendation on physical activity is low. There is a relationship between lack of physical activity and co-morbid conditions. It is necessary to guide physical activity consistent with the health condition of the subjects.