Sport and physical activity, sleep quality, perceived stress, and body mass index among Algerian individuals

A cross sectional study

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v8nS1.14851

Authors

  • Issam Bellem University of Abdelhamid Mehri- Constantine2 (Algeria)
  • Benchouita Belkacem University Of Alger 03 (Algeria)
  • Boukelia Boukhemis Britannia Sport and Exercise Science Academy (UK)
  • Gasmi Amine Francophone Society of Neurotherapy and Applied Nutrigenetic (France)
  • Bougherra Amina University of Mohamed Boudief M’sila (Algeria)

Keywords:

physical activity, sleep quality, perceived stress

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate the sleep quality index and the level of perceived effort among individuals, in addition to measuring differences in body mass index among Algerian individuals based on gender and level of physical activity variables. A quantitative approach was used, where the study was correlational and predictive. The study sample consisted of 394 Algerian adults, and researchers used a set of measures including physical activity scale, sleep quality scale, and perceived stress scale. The study found a number of results, including: No statistically significant differences in body mass index based on gender and level of physical activity, Low level of sleep quality index, and high level of perceived stress index.

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Published

07-04-2024

How to Cite

Bellem, I., Belkacem, B., Britannia, B. B., Francophone, G. A., & Amina, B. (2024). Sport and physical activity, sleep quality, perceived stress, and body mass index among Algerian individuals: A cross sectional study. International Journal of Health Sciences, 8(S1), 541–546. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v8nS1.14851

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