Assessment of Personal factors effects on Physical Activity Level among Employees in University of Mosul
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Physical Activity, University of Mosul, Personal factorsAbstract
Background: Human physical activity has decreased as a result of the development of technology and mechanical living; nonetheless, Lack of mobility is the cause of 70% of disorders.
Aim of the study: This study aims to identify the factors influencing physical activity levels among University of Mosul employees using a socio-ecological model.
Methods and Materials: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the employees of the University of Mosul from October 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026. A multi-stage stratified random sampling method was used to select (254) employees for the University of Mosul. A self-administered developed questionnaire was used to data collection. Descriptive and analytics statistics were used to achieved the study objectives.
Results: The study found the lack of time in personal dimension is high relatively important with mean (3.36) RII (0.67). and skills is the last with mean (2.07) standard deviation (1.21) and relative importance (0.41).
Conclusions: personal, social and organizational as most affecting on physical activity level of employees at University of Mosul lack of time and lack of spaces for exercise was most affected.
Recommendations: The implementation of public health promotion programs within the University of Mosul should focus on disease prevention, particularly physical activity, based on an environmental theory that considers all factors influencing physical activity engagement. This includes establishing awareness campaigns and health initiatives during working hours.
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