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Bridging the Gender Gap in Cardiac Rehabilitation: Longitudinal Patterns of Physical Activity Engagement
Session:
SESSÃO DE POSTERS 25 - ALÉM DA RECUPERAÇÃO - AVANÇANDO AS FRONTEIRAS DA REABILITAÇÃO CARDÍACA
Speaker:
Mariana Carvalho
Congress:
CPC 2025
Topic:
J. Preventive Cardiology
Theme:
29. Rehabilitation and Sports Cardiology
Subtheme:
29.2 Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
Session Type:
Cartazes
FP Number:
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Authors:
Mariana Ferreira Carvalho; Margarida Cabral; Carolina Gonçalves; Adriana Vazão; André Martins; Joana Pereira; Mónica Amado; Filipa Januário; Alexandre Antunes
Abstract
<p>Background<br /> Physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone of cardiovascular risk reduction and improved outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Gender-specific differences in PA engagement remain underexplored, particularly across the structured phases of CR programs. Understanding these patterns within single-centre settings can provide valuable insights into patient progress and program impact. <br /> <br /> Objective:<br /> This study aimed to evaluate gender-specific differences in PA levels, measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), at baseline (T0), at the end of Phase 2 (T1), and three months after the conclusion of CR (Phase 3). <br /> <br /> Methods<br /> This single-centre longitudinal study included 307 participants (212 men and 95 women) who completed a standardized CR program. PA levels were categorized using the IPAQ into low, moderate, high, and very high activity levels. Assessments were conducted at baseline (T0), following Phase 2 (T1), and during Phase 3 (three months after the conclusion of CR). Chi-squared tests were performed to evaluate gender-specific differences at each time point. <br /> <br /> Results<br /> At baseline (T0), no significant differences in PA levels were observed between men and women (p = 0.148). By T1 (end of Phase 2), significant gender-specific differences emerged (p = 0.002). Women were more likely to achieve "high" PA levels (23.3%) compared to men (12.3%), while men predominantly engaged in "moderate" activity levels. By Phase 3 (three months post-CR), these trends persisted (p = 0.001), with women showing further improvements, reaching "high" (25%) and "very high" (2.2%) PA levels, while men exhibited stagnation with no representation in the "very high" category. Longitudinally, women consistently progressed to higher activity levels, while men showed minimal changes. <br /> <br /> Conclusion<br /> Gender-specific differences in PA engagement were evident by the end of Phase 2 and persisted during Phase 3. Women demonstrated significant improvements in PA levels, while men showed limited progression. These findings underscore the importance of tailored CR strategies to address gender-specific barriers and enhance PA engagement in men while reinforcing progress in women. Future research should investigate the physiological, cultural, and structural factors contributing to these disparities to optimize the long-term benefits of CR.</p>
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