Objective:

To describe the factors associated with adherence to the World Health Organization’s physical activity (PA) recommendations in adults from Antioquia-Colombia.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional analysis of the database of the “Food and nutritional Profile of Antioquia” was carried out. PA was inquired in 2,757 adults (18-64-year-olds), using the World Health Organization's "Global Physical Activity Questionnaire". Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed, exploring the relationship between socioeconomic, demographic and nutritional status variables and adherence to PA recommendations.

Results:

A higher prevalence of adherence to PA recommendations was observed in men compared to women (60.8 vs. 48.0 %; p < 0.001) and in young adults (18-29) compared to in adults older than 29 years of age (66.8 vs. 49.3 %; p < 0.001). In addition, adherence to PA recommendations was higher in people with high socioeconomic status, a high educational level and residents of urban areas. Being a woman, belonging to socioeconomic stratum 1, having high school or a lower level of education, and having as an occupation household chores were associated with a lower probability of adherence to PA recommendations; while being young is associated with greater adherence.

Conclusion:

Inequalities in adherence to FA recommendations by adults in Antioquia are evident. Women and people over 30 years of age with low socioeconomic status and low educational levels should be prioritized in plans and programs aimed at promoting the practice of PA in the department.

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