A Population-Based Study of Coupling and Physical Activity by Sexual Orientation for Men |
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| Authors: | Joseph S Lightner Katie M Heinrich Matthew R Sanderson |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Missouri–Kansas City , Kansas City, Missouri, USA;2. Missouri Health Department , Kansas City, Missouri, USA lightnerj@umkc.edu;4. Department of Kinesiology, Kansas State University , Manhattan, Kansas, USA;5. Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Kansas State University , Manhattan, Kansas, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT Research has suggested that men in relationships are more physically active than men who are single. This study provides a weighted analysis of physical activity by coupling status for men of different sexual orientations. Aggregated data from the United States 2013–2014 National Health Interview Survey were used to conduct multivariate logistic regression analyses. Compared to straight men (n = 29,926), gay men (n = 623) were less likely to be in a relationship (AOR 0.32, CI: 0.25–0.41). Coupled gay men did more physical activity than coupled straight men and were 1.62 (CI: 1.05–2.50) times more likely to be active, 1.67 (CI: 1.10–2.51) times more likely to be high active, 1.89 (CI: 1.24–2.89) times more likely to engage in muscle-strengthening activities, and 2.00 (CI: 1.28–3.11) times more likely to meet aerobic and muscle-strengthening recommendations. Coupling facilitates physical activity for men. However, more research is needed to help explore underlying mechanisms for differences by sexuality. |
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| Keywords: | Physical activity gay men relationship status exercise sexual orientation health behavior sexual minority |
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