The Role Of Physical Therapy In Improving The Quality Of Life For Elderly People With Chronic Diseases In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia 2023

Abstract

Background: In all age groups, physical inactivity is one of the most significant lifestyle factors associated with the development of chronic diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The impact of physical inactivity on the well-being of individuals is particularly interesting to investigate, considering its amenability to change; appropriate education and training can modify this unhealthy lifestyle factor. In the Lancet published its first series on physical activity topics in order to increase awareness of the importance of physical activity in the prevention of NCDs. Kohl and colleagues, in one of the articles in The Lancet series, noted that, considering the prevalence and detrimental effects of physical inactivity on health, this should be defined as a pandemic. As such, it has sweeping damaging health, social, and economic consequences. Aim of this study: To Assessment Association between Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life with Chronic Diseases among Adult People attending Primary Health Care Centers in Makah-Almokarramah, Saudi Arabia 2023. Methodology: Cross sectional design has be adopted .The study has be conducted in Makah city, Saudi Arabia. The present study was conducted at primary health care centres In Makah city. Systematic random sampling was be adopted to select persons during the March to June, 2019.The sample (300). Results: showed that the majority of participants[1] (35.0%) were within the age group >55 and (40-45) years, marital status: The majority of participants are married were (66.00%) while single was (34.0%) of participants. Level of education: The majority of our participants primary certificate were constitute (20%), Conclusion: The results showed a direct and curvilinear relationship between Physical activity promotion and HRQoL, with even the insufficient active participants reporting higher HRQoLs than those who were inactive. Higher levels of Physical activity promotion were also correlated with better scores on HRQoL , Physical inactivity among Arab adults and children/adolescents is high. Studies using harmonized approaches, rigorous analytic techniques and a deeper examination of context are needed to design appropriate interventions. Physical activity likely has a greater role in promoting health in disease populations than previously thought .