Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Physical Activities among Nyarugenge District Workers, Kigali-Rwanda
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Mr Zihalirwa Rucinga Godefroid
Dr Dr. Charles NSANZABERA PhD
Dr MICHAEL HABTU Fissehaye
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Background
Chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and other NCDs are closely linked to insufficient physical activity. In Rwanda, NCDs accounted for approximately 44% of all deaths in 2016, with an estimated 13% attributed to physical inactivity. This study sought to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to physical activity among workers in the district of Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda.
Methods
Then, a cross-sectional study design was employed among workers in Nyarugenge District. Data were collected in September 2018 using a structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge of participants, their practices and attitudes regarding physical activity. About 206 workers were chosen to participate in the process. Ethical clearance was got from Mount Kenya University. Data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression methods at a significance level of 0.05.
Results
The findings revealed that 56.3% of participants demonstrated a high level of knowledge regarding physical activity, while 43.7% had low knowledge. Overall, 58.3% of respondents exhibited a positive attitude toward physical activity. However, more than half of the participants (57.3%) reported insufficient levels of physical activity practice. Multivariate analysis showed that three factors were significantly associated with sufficient physical activity: positive attitude (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 5.455; 95% CI: 2.666–11.162; p < 0.001), high knowledge (AOR = 3.315; 95% CI: 1.639–6.703; p = 0.001), and age ≤ 35 years (AOR = 0.370; 95% CI: 0.184–0.747; p = 0.006).
Conclusion
The study concludes that knowledge, attitude, and younger age are significant determinants of sufficient physical activity among workers in Nyarugenge District. These results emphasize on the necessity for strengthened workplace health promotion strategies and targeted advocacy involving policymakers, the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders to enhance physical activity practices and improve employee health outcomes.
Keywords: Physical activity, KAP, Non-communicable diseases, Workers
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