Circulatory System Digestive System Nervous System Diseases Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
Structured pedometer based walking program
Usual physical activity levels
Sponsors
Ekowa Ndubuisi Charles
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who can independently ambulate. 2. No contraindications to increased physical activity, as determined by a brief health screening questionnaire. 3. Residents of the community for at least six months prior to enrolment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with severe cognitive impairment, as indicated by a score of 10 or lower on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). 2. Those currently enrolled in structured exercise programs. 3. Individuals with recent surgeries or acute medical conditions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Step count, distance travelled, calories burned, blood pressure, body mass index, waist circumference, fasting blood sugar, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid profile, C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), leptin and adiponectin, Gut Microbiota Diversity | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale (EBBS), Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire, Physical Activity Adherence Questionnaire, Cultural Views on Physical Activity Questionnaire (CVPAQ), Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale (SEE), | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactJuliet Ekowa
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ENUGU CAMPUS
Outcome results
None listed