Author:
Hubbard Elizabeth A.,Motl Robert W.,Fernhall Bo
Abstract
Abstract
Background:
Sedentary behavior is a pervasive public health concern in the general population. To date, little is known regarding the possible health risks associated with sedentary behavior in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), although this population has increased risks of comorbidities such as hypertension.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study examined the association between sedentary behavior and blood pressure (BP) in 31 patients with MS and 31 matched controls. Self-reported sitting time, one form of sedentary behavior, was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Using an automated oscillometric monitor, systolic BP, diastolic BP, and mean arterial pressure were measured in the supine position after 10 minutes of rest lying down in a quiet room.
Results:
There were significant correlations between International Physical Activity Questionnaire–measured sitting time and systolic BP (r = 0.365, P = .044, 95% CI, 0.013–0.636), diastolic BP (r = 0.382, P = .034, 95% CI, 0.032–0.648), and mean arterial pressure (r = 0.425, P = .017, 95% CI, 0.084–0.677) in patients with MS but not in controls (P > .05). The associations in patients with MS were unchanged even after adjusting for body mass index in linear regression analyses.
Conclusions:
This study identified a significant association between sitting time and BP outcomes in patients with MS, supporting the need for additional examinations of sitting time and its possible health consequences in patients with MS.
Publisher
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
Subject
Advanced and Specialised Nursing,Clinical Neurology
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