Physical inactivity among internally displaced persons in Nigeria
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Date
2022
Authors
Akinroli, Olayinka
Masta, Ali M.
Jasper, Unyime S.
Fawole, Henrietta O.
Onyeso, Ogochukwu K.
Akinrolie, Omobolade
Jumbo, Ugochukwu S.
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Abstract
Background: Physical inactivity may complicate physical and mental health problems among internally displaced
persons (IDPs). This study aimed to assess the prevalence of physical inactivity and its sociodemographic cor-
relates among IDPs in Northeastern Nigeria.
Methods: A total of 363 participants recruited from four IDP camps were categorized into physically inactive and
active using International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Multiple logistic regression was used to explore the
association between physical inactivity and sociodemographic correlates.
Results: The prevalence of physical inactivity was 36.2%. Those who were males (Odd Ratio (OR) = 4.52, 95%
Confidence Interval (CI) = 2.33 to 8.78) and Kanuri (OR = 2.53, 95% CI = 1.44 to 4.45) were more likely to be
physically inactive. Younger participants were less likely to be physically inactive than those who were aged >49
years old.
Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of physical inactivity among IDPs in Nigeria, and we found important
sociodemographic factors associated with physical inactivity.
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Open access article. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC-NC 4.0) applies
Keywords
Internally displaced persons , Physical inactivity , Sedentary lifestyle , Sub-Saharan Africa , Terrorism , Boko Haram
Citation
Akinrolie, O., Masta, A. M., Jasper, U. S., Fawole, H. O., Onyeso, O. K., Akinrolie, O., & Jumbo, U. S. (2022). Physical inactivity among internally displaced persons in Nigeria. Journal of Migration and Health, 6, Article 100140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100140