Sobczyk Karolina, Łaskawiec-Żuławińska Daria, Robakowska Marlena, Krupa-Kotara Karolina, Yanakieva Antoniya, Grajek Mateusz
Department of Economics and Health Care Management, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland.
Department of Prevention of Metabolic Diseases, Faculty of Health Sciences in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
Front Aging. 2024 Aug 29;5:1474582. doi: 10.3389/fragi.2024.1474582. eCollection 2024.
The aging population in Poland poses significant challenges to social and health systems. By 2050, the percentage of people over 65 in Poland is projected to reach 32.7%. Promoting physical activity among seniors is crucial for preventing chronic diseases, improving quality of life, and reducing healthcare burdens. Local governments play a pivotal role in implementing health-promoting measures.
The study aims to analyze seniors' satisfaction with local government activities in promoting physical activity and to identify the best activities and future needs of seniors in the Silesia, Mazovia, and Pomerania regions of Poland.
The survey, conducted between May 2023 and May 2024, utilized the Computer Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) method to gather data from 1,500 seniors aged 65 and above across the Silesia, Mazovia, and Pomerania regions. The study population was carefully selected to ensure representativeness in terms of gender, age, education, and place of residence. Data analysis included chi-square tests and logistic regression to assess satisfaction levels and identify influencing factors.
The survey revealed regional differences in satisfaction levels. Seniors in the Mazovia region exhibited the highest satisfaction (74% positive ratings), followed by the Silesian (64%) and Pomeranian (56%) regions. Factors influencing satisfaction included gender, age, education, and place of residence. Women, older seniors, those with higher education, and urban residents reported higher satisfaction levels. The most appreciated local government activities were related to sports infrastructure and sports programs. Future needs emphasized the demand for more sports programs and better infrastructure, with regional variations in preferences.
Seniors' satisfaction with local government activities in promoting physical activity varies significantly across regions. Tailoring activities to regional preferences and continuous evaluation of programs are essential for enhancing effectiveness and satisfaction. Increased funding and support for physical activity programs are necessary, especially in less developed regions.
波兰的人口老龄化给社会和卫生系统带来了重大挑战。到2050年，预计波兰65岁以上人口的比例将达到32.7%。促进老年人的体育活动对于预防慢性病、提高生活质量和减轻医疗负担至关重要。地方政府在实施促进健康的措施方面发挥着关键作用。
该研究旨在分析老年人对地方政府促进体育活动的满意度，并确定波兰西里西亚、马佐夫舍和波美拉尼亚地区老年人认为最好的活动以及未来需求。
该调查于2023年5月至2024年5月进行，采用计算机辅助网络访谈（CAWI）方法，从西里西亚、马佐夫舍和波美拉尼亚地区的1500名65岁及以上的老年人中收集数据。研究人群经过精心挑选，以确保在性别、年龄、教育程度和居住地点方面具有代表性。数据分析包括卡方检验和逻辑回归，以评估满意度水平并确定影响因素。
调查揭示了满意度水平的地区差异。马佐夫舍地区的老年人满意度最高（正面评价率为74%），其次是西里西亚地区（64%）和波美拉尼亚地区（56%）。影响满意度的因素包括性别、年龄、教育程度和居住地点。女性、年长的老年人、受过高等教育的人以及城市居民的满意度较高。最受赞赏的地方政府活动与体育基础设施和体育项目有关。未来需求强调需要更多的体育项目和更好的基础设施，不同地区的偏好存在差异。
老年人对地方政府促进体育活动的满意度在不同地区存在显著差异。根据地区偏好调整活动并持续评估项目对于提高有效性和满意度至关重要。有必要增加对体育活动项目的资金投入和支持，特别是在欠发达地区。
