Frontiers in Physiology · Published 2026-07-29 · DOI 10.3389/fphys.2026.1786484
Lu Zheng, Shuangyan Tu, Huiling Liu, Lihong Zhao, Xianlin Zhao, Rong Yang
ObjectivesTo assess physical activity (PA) levels and associated factors in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) in Western China.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2021 to June 2023 at a tertiary hospital in Sichuan Province. A total of 408 adult patients with AP were enrolled. PA levels and sedentary time (ST) were assessed using the long-form International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical data were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with PA levels.ResultsLow physical activity (LPA) was observed in 74.3% of participants. Daily ST ranged from 60 to 600 minutes, with a mean of 317.57 ± 122.42 minutes. Screen time accounted for 68.3% of sedentary behaviors. Higher PA levels were associated with shorter ST. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, biliary tract disease and three or more previous AP episodes were associated with LPA. Secondary education was associated with higher PA.ConclusionPhysical inactivity is common among AP patients. Sedentary time, NAFLD, biliary tract disease, education level, and AP recurrence are key determinants.
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Zheng, L., Tu, S., Liu, H., et al. (2026). Analysis of factors associated with physical activity in patients with acute pancreatitis: a cross-sectional study in China. Frontiers in Physiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2026.1786484