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<p>Hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity worldwide, and physical activity is crucial for managing blood pressure. This study investigates the role of religiosity/spirituality in physical activity among hypertensive individuals. A cross-sectional study with 237 participants from a Brazilian teaching hospital collected data on sociodemographics, clinical conditions, and physical activity, measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Religiosity/spirituality was assessed using the Duke University Religion Index and the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiosity and Spirituality. Logistic regression analysis identified significant factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle, including sex (OR: 2.10, 95% CI = 1.19–3.70, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), comorbidities (OR: 1.35, 95% CI = 1.06–1.72, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), and intrinsic religiosity (OR: 0.87, 95% CI = 0.77–0.97, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). The results show that 39.2% of participants were sedentary, with female sex, comorbidities, and lower intrinsic religiosity predicting sedentary behavior. These findings highlight the potential of religiosity in influencing physical activity and lifestyle in hypertensive patients.</p>

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Religiosity, Spirituality, and Physical Activity Among Hypertensive Individuals in Brazil

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年8月20日

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  • Aliny Serafim Borges Ferreira,
  • Yanne da Silva Camargo,
  • Luana Araújo Macedo Scalia,
  • Patrícia Magnabosco,
  • Maria Angélica Melo e Oliveira,
  • Nelson Dinamarco,
  • Valéria Nasser Figueiredo

摘要

Hypertension is a leading cause of morbidity worldwide, and physical activity is crucial for managing blood pressure. This study investigates the role of religiosity/spirituality in physical activity among hypertensive individuals. A cross-sectional study with 237 participants from a Brazilian teaching hospital collected data on sociodemographics, clinical conditions, and physical activity, measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Religiosity/spirituality was assessed using the Duke University Religion Index and the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiosity and Spirituality. Logistic regression analysis identified significant factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle, including sex (OR: 2.10, 95% CI = 1.19–3.70, p < 0.05), comorbidities (OR: 1.35, 95% CI = 1.06–1.72, p < 0.05), and intrinsic religiosity (OR: 0.87, 95% CI = 0.77–0.97, p < 0.05). The results show that 39.2% of participants were sedentary, with female sex, comorbidities, and lower intrinsic religiosity predicting sedentary behavior. These findings highlight the potential of religiosity in influencing physical activity and lifestyle in hypertensive patients.