The investigation of physical activity level and related factors of individuals with type 2 diabetes according to gender

This study was carried out as a comparative and descriptive study in order to investigate the physical activity level and related factors of individuals with type 2 diabetes according to gender. Data of the study has been collected in the Endocrinology Polyclinic of İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital between June and November 2012. The study population consists of 413 individuals with type 2 diabet who meet the inclusion criteria of the study and who has consented to be part of the study. Personal Information Form and International Physical Activity Questionnaire have been used as data collection tools. T-test, Chi square test, Pearson Correlation analysis and Mann Whitney U test, regression analysis have been used for data analysis. The activity level of 54.2% females and 41.8% males were insufficient. The physical activity scores were found to be 1265.81±1063.97 MET-min/week for females and 1601±1006.23 MET-min/week for males. As the income status of females and males with diabetes decreases, physical activity scores decreases. As body mass index of females decreases, physical activity scores decreases. At the end of the study, it has been seen that physical activity level of the most of women and men with type 2 diabetes isn't enough. The level of performing physical activity is lower in women than in men. According to the results of the study, it has been proposed that the importance of physical activity in diabetes education should be emphasized, the reasons why physical activity level is low should be investigated and studies should be conducted to solve this problem. Key Words: Diabetes Mellitus, physical activity, gender, related factor