@article{article_1713611, title={The Effect of Physical Activity Level on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Quality of Life: The Case of Sedentary Female Health Workers}, journal={Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi}, volume={14}, pages={523–530}, year={2025}, DOI={10.53424/balikesirsbd.1713611}, author={Demirli, Abdullah}, keywords={Fiziksel aktivite düzeyi, Vücut kompozisyonu, Fiziksel uygunluk, Yaşam kalitesi, Sedanter kadınlar}, abstract={Objective: This study aimed to examine the effects of physical activity levels on body composition, physical fitness, and health-related quality of life in sedentary female healthcare workers. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The sample consisted of 97 female healthcare workers employed at a private hospital in Istanbul. Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), quality of life with the WHOQOL-BREF, body composition through Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), and physical fitness with sit-up, sit-and-reach flexibility, and handgrip strength tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and Pearson correlation analysis. Results: The average BMI of participants was 25.23 ± 5.25, with 39.6% classified as having low physical activity levels. Participants with a BMI below 25 scored significantly higher in the physical and environmental domains of quality of life. Although those with normal BMI performed better in fitness tests, the differences were not statistically significant. Flexibility was positively correlated with weight, fat mass, and BMI, and negatively correlated with body fat percentage. Conclusion: High BMI and body fat percentage negatively affect physical fitness and quality of life in sedentary female health workers. Promoting physical activity in the workplace is essential for improving individual well-being, work productivity, and public health.}, number={2}, publisher={Balıkesir Üniversitesi}