569-P: Sociodemographic Factors and Diabetes Status Associated with Physical Activity Sources from NHANES

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Introduction and Objective: Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a significant risk factor of the development of diabetes and negatively impacts diabetes management and overall health. PA is derived from various sources, including work-related, transportation, and recreational activities. This study investigates sociodemographic factors associated with these different PA sources and diabetes status.Methods: Self-reported PA data from the 2017-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (n=1,420) were analyzed using the Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ). Weighted logistic regression models were used to assess associations between moderate-to-high PA levels in various PA sources and participants’ sociodemographic and diabetes status.Results: Overall, 40.8% achieved moderate or high PA levels. Men were significantly more likely than women to engage in PA (OR, 0.49, 95% CI 0.44-0.54, P<0.001). About 29% reported moderate or high levels of work-related PA, 13.4% reported recreational PA, and 4.7% reported transportation PA. College graduates had higher odds of engaging in overall PA (OR, 1.60, 95% CI 1.35-1.90, P<0.001) and recreational PA (OR, 3.49, 95% CI, 2.82-4.31, P<0.001), but lower odds of work-related PA (OR, 0.68, 95% CI, 0.57-0.81, P<0.001). High income levels (>1.85 times the poverty level) were associated with increased PA (OR, 1.29, 95% CI 1.13-1.46, P<0.001). Participants with diabetes were less likely to engage in PA compared to those without diabetes (OR, 0.77, 95% CI 0.67-0.89, P<0.001).Conclusion: Sociodemographic characteristics associated with a lack of PA included being women, having a low-income level, and having diabetes. Education levels were particularly linked to PA sources, with college graduates more likely to engage in recreational PA and less likely to engage in work-related PA. These findings highlight the need for tailored interventions targeting different sociodemographic groups to improve PA levels.

Disclosure

M. Lee: None. S. Nam: None.

Funding

National Institutes of Health (R01DK132069)



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