Practice of physical activity and perceived environment of users of the Unified Health System

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and active commuting with the perception of the environment in people with chronic non-communicable diseases. Methods: cross-sectional study consisting of 719 SUS users. For data collection, the IPAQ and the Neighborhood Environmental Walkability Scale were used. Pearson's chi-square test and logistic regression model were used. Results: of the 719 (100%), 512 (71.2%) participants were female and 504 (70.1%) reported having a chronic non-communicable disease. There are no relationships between women with chronic disease and perception of the environment for the practice of physical activity during leisure and active commuting. On the other hand, men and the elderly were more likely to be more active in the practice of physical activity. Conclusion: interventions to increase the practice of physical activity in women should be implemented in order to prevent and treat chronic non-communicable diseases.