Health related quality of life and physical activity in prison: a multicenter observational study in Italy

Inmates have a poorer health status than the general population. The physical activity is well know that improve the wellness of the people. This multicentric cross-sectional study aimed to assess the relationship between Quality of Life (QoL) and physical activity levels among Italian prisoners. In...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of public health 2018-06, Vol.28 (3), p.570-576
Hauptverfasser:	Mannocci, Alice, Mipatrini, Daniele, D'Egidio, Valeria, Rizzo, Jenny, Meggiolaro, Sara, Firenze, Alberto, Boccia, Giovanni, Santangelo, Omar E, Villari, Paolo, La Torre, Giuseppe, Masala, Daniele
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cross-sectional studies Detention Exercise Health education Health promotion Heterogeneity Jails Mental health Observational studies Peas Physical activity Physical exercise Physical fitness Prisoners Prisons Public health Quality assessment Quality of life Questionnaires Schedules Sedentary behavior Wellness
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Zusammenfassung:	Inmates have a poorer health status than the general population. The physical activity is well know that improve the wellness of the people. This multicentric cross-sectional study aimed to assess the relationship between Quality of Life (QoL) and physical activity levels among Italian prisoners. Inmates from eight prisons compiled a questionnaire. The Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) was used to measure inmates' weekly physical activity levels (MATwk). Their QoL was measured using two components of Short Form with 12 items (SF12): MCS (mental score) and PCS (physical score). A total of 636 questionnaires were compiled. High level of MET was significantly (P
ISSN:	1101-1262 1464-360X
DOI:	10.1093/eurpub/ckx183