Sedentary Time and Prescription Medication Use in Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Boyne Ciarra A., Johnson Tammie M., Toth Lindsay P., Richardson Michael R., Churilla James R.
Primary Institution: University of North Florida
Hypothesis
This study aimed to examine the independent associations between objectively measured sedentary time, patterns of sedentary bouts, and self-reported prescription medication use among adults aged 25 years and older.
Conclusion
Higher sedentary time is associated with a greater prevalence of using prescription medications in adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Each additional hour of sedentary time per day was linked to a 66% higher prevalence of prescription medications.
- Participants were sedentary for approximately 76 hours per week.
- Women had greater medication use, with 50% of women and 40% of men consuming a prescription drug.
Takeaway
Sitting too much can lead to taking more medicines. If you sit for a long time every day, you might need more pills.
Methodology
Participants wore an accelerometer for seven days to measure sedentary time and reported their prescription medication use.
Potential Biases
Potential social desirability bias in self-reported medication use.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data for medication use, which may be subject to recall bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 25-65 years, with a median age of 31 years, and included 68.8% women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.25–2.19
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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