Analysis of the current situation of sedentary behavior and influencing factors in elderly hypertensive patients
Objective To investigate the current status of sedentary behavior among elderly hypertensive patients and analyze the factors affecting it,providing a basis for developing targeted interventions.Methods A total of 216 cases of elderly hypertensive patients hospitalized in a tertiary hospital in Nanning City were selected by convenience sampling method from August to November 2023.Data were collected using the Gen-eral Information Questionnaire,the International Physical Activity Questionnaire,the Piper Revised Scale of Fatigue,and the Perceived Social Support Scale.Results The average daily sedentary time of elderly hyper-tensive patients was(6.95±2.00)hours,with 67.59％of patients sitting for more than 6 hours per day at home.Factors influencing sedentary behavior included BMI,exercise frequency,number of comorbidities,presence of complications,fatigue level,and social support level(P＜0.05).Conclusion Elderly hyperten-sive patients exhibit a high level of sedentary behavior,posing potential health risks.Healthcare professionals should develop and promote scientific exercise programs and health awareness initiatives to encourage patients to take more active measures and reduce sedentary time.
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