Knowledge and participation in public physical activity programs of brazilians with self-reported diabetes mellitus
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https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2025.50.16434Keywords:
Diabetes Mellitus, Exercise, Health Promotion, Cross-sectional StudiesAbstract
Objective: To describe the prevalence of knowledge and participation in public physical activity programs and barriers related to non-participation in these programs by individuals with self-reported diabetes mellitus. Methods: Cross-sectional study with data from the National Health Survey, 2019. Pearson's chi-square test was used in the analysis. Results: A total of 7,088 adults with self-reported diabetes mellitus were included. The prevalence of knowledge was 28.5% (95%CI: 26.5-30.5) and, of these, 11.1% (95%CI: 8.7-14.2) reported participating in public physical activity programs. The most reported barriers were lack of interest in the activities offered (37.4%) and schedule incompatibility (23.6%). Knowledge was higher among women, individuals with higher education, those with higher household income per capita, and residents of the Southeast macro-region. Conclusion: A small portion of individuals with self-reported diabetes mellitus reported knowing about and participating in public physical activity programs. The prevalence of knowledge differed according to sex, education, income, and geographic macro-region. The barriers of lack of interest and lack of time were the most reported by individuals with self-reported diabetes mellitus. It is necessary to expand actions and programs to promote physical activity to prevent and control diabetes mellitus.
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