Physical inactivity among internally displaced persons in Nigeria

Olayinka Akinrolie; Ali Mamma Masta; Unyime S Jasper; Henrietta O Fawole; Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso; Omobolade Akinrolie; Ugochukwu Samuel Jumbo

doi:10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100140

Physical inactivity among internally displaced persons in Nigeria

J Migr Health. 2022 Oct 18:6:100140. doi: 10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100140. eCollection 2022.

Authors

Olayinka Akinrolie^{1

2}, Ali Mamma Masta³, Unyime S Jasper^{4

5}, Henrietta O Fawole⁶, Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso^{2

7}, Omobolade Akinrolie^{2

8}, Ugochukwu Samuel Jumbo^{2

9}

Affiliations

¹ Applied Health Sciences Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
² Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Nigeria.
³ Department of Physiotherapy, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria.
⁴ Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care (G-TRAC) Centre, Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5011, Australia.
⁵ National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence: Frailty Trans-Disciplinary Research to Achieve Healthy Ageing, Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia 5011, Australia.
⁶ Department of Physiotherapy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria.
⁷ Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
⁸ Aboriginal health and Wellness Centre, Winnipeg, Canada.
⁹ Faculty of Health and Rehabilitation, Science, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

Abstract

Background: Physical inactivity may complicate physical and mental health problems among internally displaced persons (IDPs). This study aimed to assess the prevalence of physical inactivity and its sociodemographic correlates among IDPs in Northeastern Nigeria.

Methods: A total of 363 participants recruited from four IDP camps were categorized into physically inactive and active using International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Multiple logistic regression was used to explore the association between physical inactivity and sociodemographic correlates.

Results: The prevalence of physical inactivity was 36.2%. Those who were males (Odd Ratio (OR) = 4.52, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 2.33 to 8.78) and Kanuri (OR = 2.53, 95% CI = 1.44 to 4.45) were more likely to be physically inactive. Younger participants were less likely to be physically inactive than those who were aged >49 years old.

Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of physical inactivity among IDPs in Nigeria, and we found important sociodemographic factors associated with physical inactivity.

Keywords: Boko Haram; Internally displaced persons; Physical inactivity; Sedentary lifestyle; Sub-Saharan Africa; Terrorism.