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Table 1 Population groups studied in Thai physical activity and sedentary behaviour research

From: Physical activity and sedentary behaviour research in Thailand: a systematic scoping review

Population groups

No. of studies

Non-clinical populations

 Students

136

 General (no specific characteristics)

135

 Occupation-specific populations

31

 Groups based on PA/SB participation

27

 Health-care students

27

 Health-care professionals

20

 Obese/overweight

18

 Pre/post-menopausal women

14

 Employees of a specific organization

10

 Multiple populations groups

10

 Pregnant and postpartum women

6

 Ageing population

5

 Religious groups

4

 Smokers/non-smokers/ex-smokers

2

 Others

19

Total

464

 Clinical populations (general characteristic)

 Cardiovascular disease

22

 Diabetes

21

 Hypertension

21

 Hip/knee injury/condition

13

 Cancer

6

 Respiratory disease/condition

4

 Parkinson’s disease

3

 Diabetes and hypertension

2

 Epilepsy

2

 Dementia

1

Total

100