Ayazullah Safi
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View article: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hypertension Treatment in Delaying/Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults Aged 18 Years and Above with Impaired Glucose Regulation: A Systematic Review Protocol
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hypertension Treatment in Delaying/Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults Aged 18 Years and Above with Impaired Glucose Regulation: A Systematic Review Protocol Open
Introduction: Antihypertensive drugs effectively reduce chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, yet research into their effectiveness for individuals with impaired glucose regulation (IGR) is limited. IGR, which refers to intermediate hy…
View article: Faith, health and well-being: a qualitative study exploring Islamic perspectives on physical activity and the role of Imams (scholars)
Faith, health and well-being: a qualitative study exploring Islamic perspectives on physical activity and the role of Imams (scholars) Open
Introduction Despite the well-documented benefits of engaging in physical activity (PA), preventing and managing a myriad of health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, anxiety, and depression, recent data shows that approximately…
View article: Exploring Sedentary and Nutritional Behaviour Patterns in Relation to Overweight and Obesity Among Youth from Different Demographic Backgrounds in Saudi Arabia
Exploring Sedentary and Nutritional Behaviour Patterns in Relation to Overweight and Obesity Among Youth from Different Demographic Backgrounds in Saudi Arabia Open
Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased over the last three decades, becoming a major public health concern. This issue is particularly pressing in terms of the impact it has on the population of the Kingdom of S…
View article: A cross-sectional study exploring the sitting time of afghans and other South Asian youth in the UK
A cross-sectional study exploring the sitting time of afghans and other South Asian youth in the UK Open
Introduction Prolong sitting time (ST) contributes to obesity and numerous Non-Communicable Diseases including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Concerning evidence on young people’s health has reported an increase in ST, the yo…
View article: Promoting workplace physical activity among university employees: the impact of motivational and educational banners on stair use
Promoting workplace physical activity among university employees: the impact of motivational and educational banners on stair use Open
Introduction Employees often face barriers to engaging in regular physical activity (PA) during working hours, including lack of time, workloads, and management support, which are some of the noted barriers. This intervention aimed to eval…
View article: Promoting Workplace Physical Activity Among University Employees: The Impact of Motivational and Educational Banners on Stair Use
Promoting Workplace Physical Activity Among University Employees: The Impact of Motivational and Educational Banners on Stair Use Open
Introduction: Employees often face barriers to engaging in regular physical activity (PA) during working hours, including lack of time, workloads, and management support are some of the noted barriers. This intervention aimed to evaluate t…
View article: Association between Young People’s Neighbourhoods’ Characteristics and Health Risk Factors in Saudi Arabia
Association between Young People’s Neighbourhoods’ Characteristics and Health Risk Factors in Saudi Arabia Open
Introduction: A neighbourhood’s environmental characteristics can positively or negatively influence health and well-being. To date, no studies have examined this concept in the context of Saudi Arabian youth. Therefore, this study aimed t…
View article: Adapting to the Digital Age: An Evaluation of Online Learning Strategies in Public Health and Social Care Education
Adapting to the Digital Age: An Evaluation of Online Learning Strategies in Public Health and Social Care Education Open
Introduction. The global shift towards digital education in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the landscape of higher education. Public health and social care programmes have adapted to this transformation, embracing online le…
View article: Incentivised physical activity intervention promoting daily steps among university employees in the workplace through a team-based competition
Incentivised physical activity intervention promoting daily steps among university employees in the workplace through a team-based competition Open
Introduction The benefits of walking on health and well-being is well established and regarded as the most accessible form of physical activity (PA) that most individuals can incorporate into their lives. Despite the benefits, the impact o…
View article: Exploring the Impact of a Global Pandemic (COVID-19) on Factors Impacting the Resilience of Top-Tier London Hockey Players
Exploring the Impact of a Global Pandemic (COVID-19) on Factors Impacting the Resilience of Top-Tier London Hockey Players Open
Introduction. The cessation of all professional and amateur sport due to the COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic effect on the mental and physical capacity of the United Kingdom populace, but its impact was arguably felt more deeply by the at…
View article: Factors Influencing Saudi Youth Physical Activity Participation: A Qualitative Study Based on the Social Ecological Model
Factors Influencing Saudi Youth Physical Activity Participation: A Qualitative Study Based on the Social Ecological Model Open
Background: The growing improvement in urbanisation, modes of transportation and the expansion of sedentary behaviour, both at work and home, have resulted in declining rates of physical activity (PA) worldwide. Nearly one-third of the glo…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Physical Activity Levels of Afghans and Other South Asian Youth in the UK
A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Physical Activity Levels of Afghans and Other South Asian Youth in the UK Open
Introduction: Participating in regular physical activity (PA) has numerous benefits, such as reducing obesity, chronic degenerative conditions, and depression. Despite many health-related benefits, physical inactivity is increasing in youn…
View article: The Correlation of Built Environment on Hypertension, and Weight Status amongst Adolescence in Saudi Arabia
The Correlation of Built Environment on Hypertension, and Weight Status amongst Adolescence in Saudi Arabia Open
The prevalence of hypertension is becoming more common in children and adolescents than ever before. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between the built environment on physical activity, sedentary behaviour, wais…
View article: Workplace Physical Activity Barriers and Facilitators: A Qualitative Study Based on Employees Physical Activity Levels
Workplace Physical Activity Barriers and Facilitators: A Qualitative Study Based on Employees Physical Activity Levels Open
Introduction: Lack of time, management support, insufficient facilitates, workload balance, and culture are often reported as common barriers to physical activity (PA) participation in the workplace. In comparison, identifying facilitators…
View article: A Comparison of Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyle of University Employees through ActiGraph and IPAQ-LF
A Comparison of Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyle of University Employees through ActiGraph and IPAQ-LF Open
Introduction: The benefits of participating in physical activity (PA) are wide-ranging, such as lowering the risk of diabetes and anxiety. Employees’ engagement in PA can also benefit their employers due to the potential reduction in absen…
View article: The Impact of Environment on Physical Activity Levels and Obesity among Saudi Arabia Youth: Comparison of Urban; Rural Farm and Rural Desert Geographical Locations
The Impact of Environment on Physical Activity Levels and Obesity among Saudi Arabia Youth: Comparison of Urban; Rural Farm and Rural Desert Geographical Locations Open
Background: The inactive lifestyle is becoming prevalent in many developed and developing countries including Saudi Arabia. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of neighborhoods’ characteristics on physical activity (PA) …
View article: An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees
An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees Open
Approximately 60% of the world’s population do not meet the physical activity (PA) guidelines. Physical inactivity is increasing in occupations, with work-related health issues becoming more prevalent. University employees’ work in a range…
View article: Barriers to Physical Activity: A Comparison of Afghans Living in the UK and Afghanistan
Barriers to Physical Activity: A Comparison of Afghans Living in the UK and Afghanistan Open
It is important to understand barriers to Physical Activity (PA), particularly for under researched populations. While a lack of PA has been acknowledged as an important issue for those living in Afghanistan, there have been no published s…