Kontakt 2014, 16(4):e209-e214 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2014.10.002

Regular physical activity amongst Czech and Slovak older adults - A pilot studyNursing - Original article

Helena Kisvetrová*, Paulína Valášková
Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, Fakulta zdravotnických věd, Ústav ošetřovatelství

Regular physical activity improves both the physical and mental health of the elderly, enhances their independence and has a positive effect on their quality of life. The aim of this pilot study was to ascertain basic information about regular physical activities amongst the Czech and Slovak elderly population. A quantitative method was used: a cross-sectional study and an ad hoc non-standardised structured questionnaire with Likert scales. The sample consisted of 112 respondents aged 60 and older; 42.90% of the elderly stated they are involved in a regular physical activity. A relation between sports at a younger age and an involvement in a regular physical activity at an older age was confirmed (p = 0.012). 28.10% of the respondents indicated that the limiting factor for a regular physical activity was their ''health status''. There was a correlation between the subjective satisfaction with one's physical fitness amongst the elderly and their regular physical activity (p < 0.0001). Obesity was regarded as a risk factor with insufficient physical activity by 36.60%, but the relationship between the BMI values in the elderly and their involvement in a regular physical activity was not confirmed (p = 0.684).
The pilot study suggests that Czech and Slovak elderly have deficiencies in the area of regular physical activity. They also lack sufficient information about suitable activities and programmes supporting regular physical exercise for the elderly in their vicinity. The results serve as the basis for future qualitative-quantitative research.

Keywords: physical activity; elderly adult; risk factor; Czech Republic; Slovak Republic

Received: June 9, 2014; Revised: July 23, 2014; Accepted: October 13, 2014; Published: December 15, 2014  Show citation

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Kisvetrová H, Valášková P. Regular physical activity amongst Czech and Slovak older adults - A pilot study. Kontakt. 2014;16(4):e209-214. doi: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2014.10.002.
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