Knowledge and perceptions of physical exercise in an adult urban population in Southern Brazil
Knowledge and perceptions of physical exercise in an adult urban population in Southern Brazil
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10.1590/s0102-311x2004000100037
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2004-02-01
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Araújo, Cora Luiza Pavin
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Domingues, Marlos Rodrigues;Araújo, Cora Luiza Pavin
This study evaluates perception and knowledge of physical exercise in an urban adult population and relates knowledge level to behavioral, demographic, and socioeconomic factors, using a cross-sectional, population-based approach with 3,182 participants aged 20 or older. The questionnaire originated a score (range 0-25 points). Mean score for the sample was 17.1 (SD=4.0). After adjustment, female gender, age 30 to 40 years, higher social strata, and schooling were strongly associated (p
