Prevalence, patterns, and correlates of physical activity in Nepal: findings from a nationally representative study using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)

Table 3 Prevalence of physical activity among Nepalese adults aged 15–69 years

Meeting PA recommendations	Percentage (95% CI)^a		p-value^b
Meeting PA recommendations	Males	Females	p-value^b
Standard^c	97 (96–98)	98 (98–99)	0.009
For additional health benefits^d	93 (92–94)	96 (95–97)	< 0.001

^a95% confidence interval for percentage
^bp-value calculated using the two-proportion z-test
^c≥ 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or ≥ 75 min of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or an equivalent combination of the two intensities
^d≥ 300 min of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or ≥ 150 min of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or an equivalent combination of the two intensities

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