The Relationship Between Smoking Habits with Moderate-High Physical Activity on Quality of Life

Abstract

Introduction: Physical health, psychological health, environment, and healthy lifestyle influence quality of life. Smoking can reduce quality of life, while physical activity improves it. However, research is needed to see if the adverse effects of tobacco remain significant despite high physical activity.

Method: This study used a cross-sectional design conducted in November-December 2024 in Sukoharjo Regency, with 303 respondents selected based on specific criteria. Data were collected through the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), Glover-Nilsson Smoking Behavioral Questionnaire (GNSBQ), and World Health Organization Quality of Life- BREF (WHOQoL-BREF).

Result: Based on the test results, there was a significant association between smoking and quality of life (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Heavy smoking reduces quality of life, although high physical activity has a positive impact. Smoking hurts the quality of life, especially in heavy smokers, despite the benefits of high physical activity. Smoking reduction strategies and physical activity promotion are needed to improve quality of life.

Keywords: Smoking Habit, Physical Activity, Quality of Life