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Burahmah E, Shanmugam S, Stansfield B. Full-Day Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Levels of Typically Developing Children and Adolescents in the Middle East: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6940. [PMID: 37887678 PMCID: PMC10606092 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20206940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) are important components of physical behaviour associated with long-term health outcomes. Environmental and cultural factors may influence physical behaviour. To explore full day PA and SB in children and adolescents (2-18 years old) in the Middle East, a systematic literature review was performed including 183 journal articles. A wide range of PA and SB outcomes were reported, in some cases making synthesis of results difficult. As a consequence, results were generally reported narratively (MVPA time, total PA, SB time). Meta-regression of daily step count revealed females took 4600 fewer steps than males, with 3000 fewer steps on weekdays than weekends, and overweight individuals taking 2800 fewer steps/day. Steps decreased with age. Meta-regression for TV viewing time demonstrated an increase by 0.04 h per year of age. Even though environmental and cultural conditions may be different, PA and SB of children and adolescents in the Middle East were largely comparable to those of Europeans and North Americans. The wide range of data collection instruments used (both self-report questionnaire and body-worn devices) and heterogeneity of data made synthesis of reported data across studies very difficult, suggesting a need for greater standardisation of data collection methods.
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK; (E.B.); (S.S.)
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Golsteijn RHJ, Gijselaers HJM, Savelberg HHCM, Singh AS, de Groot RHM. Differences in Habitual Physical Activity Behavior between Students from Different Vocational Education Tracks and the Association with Cognitive Performance. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3031. [PMID: 33809424 PMCID: PMC7998741 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vocational education and training (VET) educates students for a broad range of occupations, which may be associated with differences in habitual physical activity behavior (PAB). Research suggests that physical activity (PA) is positively and sedentary behavior (SB) is negatively associated with cognitive performance. Therefore, we aimed to compare habitual PAB in VET students from different educational tracks and investigate its association with cognitive performance in a cross-sectional study. Students wore an ActivPAL accelerometer continuously for seven days to measure PAB. Cognitive performance was assessed with objective tests for inhibition, shifting, and updating. Hairdresser and Sports students sat significantly less than Administrative and Nursing students. Hairdresser students stood significantly more than other tracks. Admin students stood significantly less than Sports/Nursing students. Sports students moved significantly more than Hairdresser and Nursing students. Time in bed was significantly lowest in Nursing students. No significant associations between any PAB and cognitive performance were found. In general, Admin students showed the unhealthiest habitual PAB. Higher PA or lower SB neither improve nor decrease cognitive performance. Thus, future health interventions focusing on exchanging SB for PA at schools can facilitate a healthier lifestyle of VET students, especially in Admin students, without interfering with cognitive performance.
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- Rianne H. J. Golsteijn
- Faculty of Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, 6419 AT Heerlen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, School for Health Professions Education (SHE), School for Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University, 6229 GT Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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- Mulier Institute, 3584 AA Utrecht, The Netherlands;
- Center for Physically Active Learning, Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, 6851 Sogndal, Norway
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- Faculty of Educational Sciences, Open University of the Netherlands, 6419 AT Heerlen, The Netherlands;
- Department of Complex Genetics, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Nutrition, Toxicology and Metabolism, Maastricht University, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Patterns of physical activity and dietary habits among adolescents in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review. Int J Health Sci (Qassim) 2021; 15:39-48. [PMID: 33708043 PMCID: PMC7934132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary habits are behavioral risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of physical activity and dietary habits among adolescents in Saudi Arabia. METHODS A systematic electronic literature search of PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and BIOSIS was conducted through April 2018 using the following keywords: (Physical activity OR physical inactivity OR diet OR dietary habits) AND Saudi Arabia. Extracted data from each study were tabulated, and data were synthesized narratively. RESULTS Eighteen studies published within 2007-2017 were included in the narrative synthesis. The prevalence of physical activity among adolescents in Saudi Arabia ranged from 4% to 44.5%. Fast foods consumption, skipping breakfast, and low fruit and vegetable consumption were the most reported unhealthy dietary habits. CONCLUSION Our review highlights that physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary habits were high among adolescents in Saudi Arabia. These findings require immediate actions and plans to increase levels of physical activity and healthy dietary habits among Saudi adolescents.
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Physical activity pattern and its relationship with overweight and obesity in saudi children. Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med 2020; 7:181-185. [PMID: 33319016 PMCID: PMC7729214 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpam.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background Overweight and obesity among children and adolescents are emerging public health problems. Modifiable lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity and eating out are responsible for the increased prevalence of obesity and related health risks. Objective To examine physical activity level and weight status among Saudi children in relation to age and gender. Study design In a cross-sectional study, 200 apparently healthy Saudi children (118 boys and 82 girls), aged 5–15 years, were enrolled from the Pediatric clinics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. To determine physical activity level, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form-A was used. Anthropometric measurements were taken for all participants. Results Central obesity was highly prevalent among adolescents as compared with a higher prevalence of general obesity in children. Physical activity level was significantly higher among adolescent boys than adolescent girls (P<.05). Girls scored almost double the total metabolic equivalent scores. More boys were considered highly active (59% vs. 40%) in contrast with more girls with low physical activity (38% vs. 26%). Among girls, high physical activity score was higher in children than in adolescents (40% vs. 21%) and an increasing number of adolescents were of low physical activity than children (64% vs. 38%). The majority of the study population were spending more than 2 h per day in watching TV and playing electronic games, but a slightly higher number of children showed sedentary behavior than adolescents. Adolescent girls were significantly spending more time watching TV than adolescent boys (P<.01). Significant inverse associations with most anthropometric measures and the time spent in watching TV and doing desk work were demonstrated in both genders. Conclusion This study reports significant influence, by age and gender, contributing to physical inactivity and weight status among Saudi children.
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Alturki HA, Brookes DS, Davies PS. Does spending more time on electronic screen devices determine the weight outcomes in obese and normal weight Saudi Arabian children? Saudi Med J 2020; 41:79-87. [PMID: 31915799 PMCID: PMC7001063 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2020.1.24786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Objectives: To gather data and investigate if ownership and duration of using electronic devices determines the weight status in an urban Saudi school-aged child. Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional study conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between December 2015 and March 2016. A total of 1023 child were randomly selected, aged 9.00 to 11.99 years. The participants were divided into 2 groups (normal weight and obese), and further stratified by gender. As self-paced questionnaire was used to collect sedentary behaviors data, in addition to the anthropometric measurements and body fat composition of the participants. Results: Hours spent watching TV/DVD/videos were not significantly different between the participating groups or both genders, be it during weekdays (p=0.75) or on weekends (p=0.93). Electronic device utilization hours were significantly different between the groups, specifically in boys. Obese children, particularly during weekdays, had higher utilization rates of tablets and mobile phones at p<0.01 in weekdays and weekends. The most popular electronic device owned was a tablet (67.1% among normal weight and 70.2% obese groups). This was followed by gaming consoles owned, predominantly by boys rather than girls. Ownership of a smartphone was significantly higher in the obese group p=0.01), especially in boys (p=0.01). Conclusion: Using modern electronic screen devices has begun to replace TV viewing. Excessive use of internet, and watching electronic screen devices, especially mobiles and tablets, have been associated with the increasing risk of obesity in urban Saudi school-aged child.
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- Hmidan A Alturki
- Child Health Research Centre, Centre for Children's Health Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. E-mail.
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Khan A, Uddin R, Lee EY, Tremblay MS. Sitting time among adolescents across 26 Asia-Pacific countries: a population-based study. Int J Public Health 2019; 64:1129-1138. [PMID: 31278435 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-019-01282-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of sitting time (ST) and examine sex and age disparities in the prevalence among adolescents from Asia-Pacific countries. METHODS We used the Global School-based Student Health Survey data (n = 101,785) from 26 Asia-Pacific countries and computed the pooled prevalence of high ST (≥ 3 h/day) using random effect meta-analysis. We used logistic regression to examine sex and age disparities in the prevalence, and meta-regression to assess whether the prevalence was associated with common global indices. RESULTS The overall prevalence of ST was 29.9% (95% CI 24.1-35.8) with 29.8% (24.4-35.2) among male and 29.9% (23.4-36.3) female adolescents. Males had higher odds of high ST than females in seven countries, while females had higher odds in six countries. Older adolescents had higher prevalence than their younger counterparts. High ST was more common in high-income countries and was positively associated with country Human Development Index (β = 1.28, 95% CI 0.88-1.68). CONCLUSION Continued monitoring of adolescents' ST is warranted in this region to generate consistent and comparable surveillance data that can inform policies and actions for the health and well-being of the regional adolescents.
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- Asaduzzaman Khan
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Therapies Annex, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia.
- Active Healthy Kids Bangladesh (AHKBD), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Therapies Annex, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Active Healthy Kids Bangladesh (AHKBD), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group, CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Saridi M, Filippopoulou T, Tzitzikos G, Sarafis P, Souliotis K, Karakatsani D. Correlating physical activity and quality of life of healthcare workers. BMC Res Notes 2019; 12:208. [PMID: 30947739 PMCID: PMC6449892 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-019-4240-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study was to investigate healthcare workers' physical exercise levels linked to their quality of life. Healthcare workers' from all departments of a General hospital participated in the study. The instruments used for data collection regarding quality of life and physical exercise (Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-short form). RESULTS Regarding the lack of physical exercise, the participants mainly put the blame on lack of free time (58%, n = 106), work hours (41% n = 75), but also pure negligence (37%, n = 67). The SF-36 scores showed that the existence of health problems can affect in a negative way and aggravate almost every quality of life parameter. Regarding physical activities in the past 7 days prior to the survey, most of them were about housekeeping and household-related chores (42.3%), followed by out-of-the-house errands (13.2%). There were also differences among mental health and postgraduate education level. According to our findings, a major factor that could boost healthcare professionals' physical activity, is to increase knowledge and raise awareness about the benefits linked to physical activity.
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- Maria Saridi
- Nursing Department, General Hospital of Corinth, Corinth, Greece.,Faculty of Social and Education Policy, University of Peloponnese, 20131, Corinth, Greece
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- Renal Unit, Nursing Department, General Hospital of Corinth, 20131, Corinth, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Limassol, University of Technology, 3041, Limassol, Cyprus.
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- Faculty of Social and Education Policy, University of Peloponnese, 20131, Corinth, Greece
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- Faculty of Social and Education Policy, University of Peloponnese, 20131, Corinth, Greece
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The place of living, school and family influence on the pattern of physical activity and sedentary behavior of adolescents: a cross sectional study. CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCES AND MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.18276/cej.2019.3-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Is School Type Associated with Objectively Measured Physical Activity in 15-Year-Olds? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14111417. [PMID: 29156635 PMCID: PMC5708056 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14111417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Revised: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The main aims of this study were: (1) to determine the objectively assessed physical activity (PA) patterns in urban 15-year-old male and female adolescents according to school type and (2) to assess the differences in PA between school days and weekend days. In this cross-sectional study, participants were 187 secondary-school male and female adolescents (61.4% females) attending grammar and vocational schools. Patterns of PA were objectively evaluated using a multi-sensor body monitor for 5 consecutive days. Confounders assessed included biological age, socio-economic status, sum of 4 skinfolds, maximal temperature and the amount of rainfall. Males and females from grammar schools achieved higher total daily energy expenditure (TEE) and active energy expenditure (AEE) compared to their peers from vocational schools (TEE: 50 ± 12 kcal/kg/day vs. 47 ± 12 kcal/kg/day, p = 0.02; AEE: 23 ± 5 kcal/kg/day vs. vocational = 21 ± 6 kcal/kg/day, p = 0.04). No differences in time spent in light (LPA), moderate (MPA) or vigorous (VPA) physical activity were noted between the two groups (p = 0.16-0.43). Next, a significant decline in TEE and MPA between school days and weekends was observed (p< 0.001 and p = 0.02, respectively), while VPA remained the same throughout the week (p = 0.76). Weekly patterns of PA did not show differences by school type or gender (p for interactions = 0.21-0.50). In addition, significantly lower amount of MPA was accumulated during weekends compared to school days, resulting in lower TEE, regardless of school type or gender. Policies and strategies on PA in adolescents should focus vocational schools and weekend days.
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Effect of Child Gender and Psychosocial Factors on Physical Activity From Fifth to Sixth Grade. J Phys Act Health 2017; 14:953-958. [PMID: 28682693 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2016-0487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gender differences in physical activity (PA) trajectories during adolescence are well documented, yet little research has examined whether the determinants of these trajectories vary by child's gender. This study is one of few prospective examinations of gender differences in the influences of psychosocial and socioenvironmental factors on changes in objectively measured PA. METHODS Students and parents from elementary and middle schools located in 2 school districts in South Carolina were enrolled in a prospective cohort study of changes in children's PA from elementary to middle school. Measures included children's and/or parents' ratings of various psychosocial and socioenvironmental factors as well as objectively measured PA, children's anthropometric characteristics, and neighborhood factors at fifth and sixth grades. RESULTS Parents' reports of children's sport and class participation, parent-reported support for PA, and neighborhood resources for PA were protective against declines in PA for both boys and girls. The effects of 2 factors-children's self-efficacy and parents' leisure-time PA-on changes in PA over time were moderated by the child's gender. CONCLUSIONS A better understanding of these dynamics may inform the development of interventions.
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Ferreira NL, Claro RM, Mingoti SA, Lopes ACS. Coexistence of risk behaviors for being overweight among Brazilian adolescents. Prev Med 2017; 100:135-142. [PMID: 28412185 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Revised: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the magnitude of and the factors associated with the coexistence of risk behaviors for being overweight among Brazilian adolescents. This is a cross-sectional study with a representative sample of adolescents (mostly aged 13-15years) enrolled from public and private schools of Brazil in 2012. The co-occurring sedentary behavior and inadequate food consumption (regular intake of sugary and fried foods, and irregular consumption of fruits and vegetables-FV) was estimated using a Venn diagram. Sociodemographic, familial, and behavioral factors associated with the number of risk behaviors for being overweight were identified using an ordinal logistic regression analysis. Sedentary behavior was observed in 62.0% of adolescents. Regular intake of sugary or fried food was observed in 55.3% and 23.5% of adolescents, respectively, with 51.9% having an inadequate intake of FV. At least one risk behavior was reported in >90.0% of adolescents; 6.1% reported all 4. Being female, having a higher maternal education level, attending private school, not having breakfast or meals with parents regularly, eat watching television, and not practicing weekly leisure time physical activity were associated with an increased chance of having multiple risk behaviors. This study observed a high prevalence of coexisting of risk behaviors, which was associated with sociodemographic, familial, and behavioral factors. These findings may contribute to a clearer understanding of the associations between different behaviors among adolescents, and may be used to improve public health surveillance and to develop strategies that address multiple behaviors, in order to prevent overweight among adolescents.
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- Nathália Luíza Ferreira
- Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Research Group in Nutrition Interventions (GIN), Av. Alfredo Balena, 190, room 316, Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30130-100, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Research Group in Nutrition Interventions (GIN), Av. Alfredo Balena, 190, room 316, Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30130-100, Brazil; Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Research Group in Nutrition Interventions (GIN), Av. Alfredo Balena, 190, room 322, Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30130-100, Brazil
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- Department of Statistics, Institute of Exact Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, room 4054, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Research Group in Nutrition Interventions (GIN), Av. Alfredo Balena, 190, room 316, Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30130-100, Brazil.
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Mackintosh KA, Standage M, Staiano AE, Lester L, McNarry MA. Investigating the Physiological and Psychosocial Responses of Single- and Dual-Player Exergaming in Young Adults. Games Health J 2016; 5:375-381. [PMID: 27782766 PMCID: PMC5346907 DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2016.0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effect of acute exergaming on the physiological and psychosocial responses of young adults and the modulatory effect of a single- or dual-player game play situation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-six participants (19 male; 21.7 ± 3.8 years; 23.65 ± 3.17 kg/m2) each completed two 30-minute exergame sessions in a randomized order (single and dual player) while wearing an Actiheart® to estimate energy expenditure. Positive and negative affect, subjective vitality, and indices of intrinsic motivation were assessed directly after each gaming bout. RESULTS There was no significant difference in energy expenditure or psychosocial outcomes between conditions. Although males expended more energy than females in both single- (z = -2.124, P = 0.033) and dual-player situations (z = -2.679, P = 0.007), females reported significantly greater vitality (z = -2.219, P = 0.026) and effort/importance than males (z = -2.001, P = 0.045). Conversely, males reported a greater negative affect (z = -2.872, P = 0.004) and pressure/tension (z = -3.295, P = 0.001). A linear mixed effects model revealed that energy expenditure during exergaming was a significant predictor of interest and enjoyment (P = 0.001) and effort and importance (P = 0.001). This relationship between energy expenditure and psychosocial variables was not modulated by sex or order of gameplay (single or dual player first). CONCLUSION The present results suggest that females have a more positive psychosocial response to exergaming relative to males, highlighting exergames such as Wii™ boxing as a potential avenue for future interventions seeking to address the low physical activity levels that characterize the young adult population.
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- Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A
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- School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Araújo MLD, Cabral PC, de Arruda IKG, Silva Diniz A, da Conceição Chaves de Lemos M, Morais GQ. Early menarche in normal-weight girls and its association with excess weight, abdominal obesity and metabolic changes at the end of sexual maturation. Eur J Clin Nutr 2016; 70:1278-1284. [PMID: 27302670 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2015] [Revised: 01/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to assess whether early menarche in normal-weight girls is associated with excess weight, abdominal obesity and metabolic changes at the end of sexual maturation. SUBJECTS/METHODS This is a cohort study of 255 normal-weight girls aged 10-18 years attending public schools in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, Northeast of Brazil. The following data were collected in 2007 and 2012: anthropometric; lifestyle, socioeconomic and demographic data; lipid profile; and self-assessed sexual maturation. RESULTS Eighty-four girls (32.9%) had early menarche. The socioeconomic level and time spent using a computer increased during this 5-year period, whereas the time spent watching television decreased. The prevalences of excess weight and abdominal obesity were 19.2% and 9.8%, respectively. The anthropometric and laboratory variables of girls with and without early menarche did not differ. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that early menarche did not influence weight, abdominal obesity and serum lipids in the final stage of sexual maturation.
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- M L D Araújo
- Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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Hovsepian S, Kelishadi R, Motlagh ME, Kasaeian A, Shafiee G, Arefirad T, Najafi F, Khoramdad M, Asayesh H, Heshmat R, Qorbani M. Level of physical activity and screen time among Iranian children and adolescents at the national and provincial level: The CASPIAN-IV study. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2016; 30:422. [PMID: 28210587 PMCID: PMC5307617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: There are few epidemiological reports on adherence to physical activity (PA) and screen-time (ST) recommendations among Iranian children and adolescents at the provincial level. We used nationally representative data to provide recent prevalence estimates of Iranian children who met the recommendations for PA and ST. Methods: This nationwide study was conducted among 14,880 students aged 6-18 years from 30 provinces of Iran. The frequency of the recommended level for PA (>1 hours/week) and ST (<2 hours/day) and different combinations of PA and ST was determined in the studied population. Results: In this study, 13,486 students (response rate: 90.6%) were studied. Overall, 18.62%, 34.11%, 50.66% and 9.63% of the students reported high ST, low level of PA, high TV watching and high computer working, respectively. The frequency of the recommended level of PA and ST was 53.92%. Of the studied population, 6.63% had low PA and high ST. Paradox combinations of low PA and low ST and moderate/high PA and high ST was prevalent among 27.47% and 6.26% of the children and adolescents. The lowest and highest frequency of recommended level of PA and ST was 38.9% and 65%, respectively. The lowest and highest frequency of low PA and high ST was 1.87% and 13.77%, respectively. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that the frequency of low PA was high and that approximately 46% of the students did not meet the recommended level of PA and ST. The findings indicated that preparing facilities for improving PA level among children should be the main priority in our future interventions in this field.
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- Silva Hovsepian
- PhD Candidate, Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- MD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- MD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- PhD, Assistant Professor, Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- PhD Candidate, Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- PhD Candidate, Department of Exercise Physiology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- MSc, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- MSc, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- MSc, Instructor, Department of Medical Emergency, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran.
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- PhD, Associate Professor, Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran & Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Abarca-Sos A, Bois JE, Aibar A, Antonio Julián J, Generelo E, Zaragoza J. Sedentary Behaviors by Type of Day and Physical Activity in Spanish Adolescents: A Socio-Ecological Approach. Percept Mot Skills 2016; 122:286-98. [PMID: 27420322 DOI: 10.1177/0031512515627066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between TV and computer use, study time, and physical activity, with regard to gender, school, and weekday/weekend. Adolescents (N = 1,609; M age = 14.5 yr., SD = 1.3) reported on physical activity, sedentary behavior, their parents' employment, and environmental factors. The relationship between PA and screen media behaviors was negative on weekdays, while no relationship was found at weekends. Only 30.7% of adolescents met the screen media guidelines on weekdays and 14.6% at weekends. Girls spent more time on study, only showing a positive relationship with physical activity on weekdays. Each type of sedentary behavior has different correlates for weekdays and weekends.
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- Alberto Abarca-Sos
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Zaragoza, Spain
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- Laboratoire d'Analyse de la Performance Sportive, University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour, France
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- Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, University of Zaragoza, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Zaragoza, Spain
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- Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, University of Zaragoza, Spain
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Aphamis G, Giannaki CD, Tsouloupas CN, Ioannou Y, Hadjicharalambous M. The relationship between physical fitness and obesity among a sample of adolescents in Cyprus. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2015; 27:369-375. [PMID: 25415635 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2014-0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 10/11/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Recent data revealed that adolescent obesity appeared to be a rising problem in Cyprus. However, there is a scarcity of published data regarding fitness-related parameters, which could contribute for the presence of obesity in Cyprus' adolescence population. The aim of the current study was to investigate the association between adolescent obesity, body composition, and fitness levels. A total of 270 high school students volunteered to participate in this cross-sectional study. Body mass and height were assessed in order to calculate body mass index, while body fat percentage was calculated by using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Physical fitness parameters were assessed through a battery of field tests. Body fat was inversely associated with cardiorespiratory fitness levels, sprint and jumping performance, as well as with the frequency of physical education class sessions per week (p<0.05). The adolescents with high body fat were found to exhibit significant reductions in all the fitness related parameters (p<0.05), except with the arm strength (p>0.05). This study is the first to uncover an inverse association between high body fat and fitness-related parameters among a sample of adolescents in Cyprus. These data can be used in order to develop effective interventions aiming to counterbalance obesity and improve the overall health and the quality of life of adolescents.
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Menezes AS, Duarte MDFDS. Condições de vida, inatividade física e conduta sedentária de jovens nas áreas urbana e rural. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2015. [DOI: 10.1590/1517-869220152105145322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO Introdução: Poucas evidências destacam aspectos das condições de vida em adolescentes residentes nas áreas urbana e rural. Objetivo: Verificar indicadores das condições de vida associados às prevalências do nível de atividade física abaixo das recomendações (NAFAR) e da exposição ao comportamento sedentário (ECS) em escolares de áreas urbanas e rurais de Sergipe, Brasil. Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo transversal de base escolar. Compuseram a amostra 3.992 escolares, com idade variando de 14 a 19 anos. Resultados: A prevalência de adolescentes com NAFAR foi de 77,5% (urbana 76%; rural 80%) e ECS de 46,7 % (urbana 50,2%; rural 41,2%). Em áreas urbanas, verificou-se a associação da ECS com o território, período de estudo, escolaridade materna, situação ocupacional do adolescente e renda familiar. O NAFAR associou-se com o fato de residir com o pai e com o trabalho do pai. Em áreas rurais, a ECS associou-se ao período de estudo, situação ocupacional do adolescente e a renda familiar. O NAFAR associou-se à situação ocupacional do adolescente. Conclusão: Os resultados mostraram que o NAFAR e a ECS estiveram relacionados a diferentes indicadores de condições de vida, sugerindo intervenções variadas considerando o local de residência.
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Alonso-Fernández N, Jiménez-García R, Alonso-Fernández L, Hernández-Barrera V, Palacios-Ceña D. Health factors related to physical activity among children and adolescents: results from Spanish National Health Surveys 2006 and 2011/12. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2015; 20:193-202. [PMID: 25864457 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2014] [Revised: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the prevalence of physical activity during leisure time among children ages 6-14 in 2006 and 2011/12. DESIGN AND METHODS A cross-sectional study used individualized data for children 6-14 years of age from the Spanish National Health Surveys in 2006 (n = 5,108 children) and 2011/12 (n = 3,265 children). RESULTS Leisure time decreased between 2006 and 2011/12(p < .05). Variables associated with increased physical activity were: normal weight (odds ratio [OR] = 1.87; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.37-2.57), children perceived to be in good health by their parents (OR = 2.03;95% CI: 1.43-2.87), and less than 2 hr of screen time per day(OR = 2.00; 95% CI: 1.61-2.47). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Primary care-based nurses are essential to improving adherence to physical activity.
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- Nazaret Alonso-Fernández
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Psychology, Preventive Medicine and Public Health and Immunology, and Medical Microbiology, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Psychology, Preventive Medicine and Public Health and Immunology, and Medical Microbiology, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Psychology, Preventive Medicine and Public Health and Immunology, and Medical Microbiology, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Psychology, Preventive Medicine and Public Health and Immunology, and Medical Microbiology, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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Allafi A, Al-Haifi AR, Al-Fayez MA, Al-Athari BI, Al-Ajmi FA, Al-Hazzaa HM, Musaiger AO, Ahmed F. Physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary habits among Kuwaiti adolescents: gender differences. Public Health Nutr 2014; 17:2045-52. [PMID: 23987909 PMCID: PMC11108717 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980013002218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2013] [Revised: 06/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study was designed to assess physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary habits among adolescents in Kuwait and to compare the differences between genders. DESIGN A cross-sectional study was conducted among secondary-school children who participated in the Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS), a multi-centre collaborative project. SETTING Secondary schools in Kuwait. SUBJECTS Adolescents (463 boys and 443 girls), aged 14-19 years. RESULTS Nearly half (44·6 %) of the boys and three-quarters (76·0 %) of the girls did not meet the recommended daily physical activity levels (≥2520 MET-min/week, moderate to vigorous intensity). Nearly all (96·3 % of boys and 96·7 % of girls) adolescents reported spending >2 h/d on screen time, with girls found to spend more time per day watching television (P = 0·02) and using a computer (P < 0·001). The large majority of the adolescents reported skipping breakfast and not having milk and milk products, vegetables and fruit daily, while nearly two-thirds of the boys and girls had sugar-sweetened drinks on more than 3 d/week. Compared with girls, boys reported consuming more fruit (3·4 v. 2·8 times/week, P = 0·001), dairy products (4·5 v. 3·6 times/week, P = 0·001) and energy drinks (1·3 v. 1·1 times/week, P = 0·003). CONCLUSIONS The majority of the Kuwaiti adolescents, especially girls, do not perform adequate physical activity, spend more time on sedentary activities and have unhealthy dietary practices. The findings emphasize an urgent need for implementing an appropriate intervention for promoting physical activity, healthy eating and reducing sedentary behaviours among these children.
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- Ahmad Allafi
- Department of Family Sciences, College for Women, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait
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- Food and Nutrition Science, College of Health Sciences, Showaikh, Kuwait
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- Food and Nutrition Science, College of Health Sciences, Showaikh, Kuwait
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- Pediatric Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory, College of Education, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Arab Nutrition Center, Manama and Nutrition and Health Studies Unit, Deanship of Scientific Research, University of Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain
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- Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Public Health and Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, QLD 4222, Australia
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Baharudin A, Zainuddin AA, Manickam MA, Ambak R, Ahmad MH, Naidu BM, Cheong SM, Ying CY, Saad HA, Ahmad NA. Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity Among School-Going Adolescents. Asia Pac J Public Health 2014; 26:27S-35S. [DOI: 10.1177/1010539514543682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The importance of physical activity to health is well recognized. Good health habits should begin from a young age. This article aims to explore physical activity among Malaysian school adolescents and factors associated with it. Data from the Malaysian School-Based Nutrition Survey (MSNS), comprising a nationally representative sample of school-going children aged 10 to 17 years, were used. The overall prevalence of physically inactive adolescents was 57.3%. Age in years (adjusted odds ratio = 1.2; 95% confidence interval = 1.16-1.23), gender - females (adjusted odds ratio = 2.9; 95% confidence interval = 2.66-3.10), afternoon school session, breakfast consumption (no breakfast and irregular breakfast), body mass index status (obese and underweight), and body weight perception (underweight perceivers) were significant factors associated with physical inactivity among Malaysian adolescents. Thus, there is evidence that programs to promote physical activity in this group should consider the combination of the aforementioned factors at the household, school, and community levels.
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- Azli Baharudin
- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Owens CS, Crone D, De Ste Croix MBA, Gidlow CJ, James DVB. Physical activity and screen time in adolescents transitioning out of compulsory education: a prospective longitudinal study. J Public Health (Oxf) 2013; 36:599-607. [PMID: 24365762 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdt123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Within the UK context, it is unclear whether physical activity and screen time changes between completing compulsory education and the period afterwards, and the factors associated with any change. METHODS A prospective population-based longitudinal design among adolescents (n = 2204 at baseline) was adopted. A self-report questionnaire was administered at baseline (final year of compulsory education) and follow-up (i.e. post compulsory education) to measure physical activity over the previous 7 days and screen time (weekday and weekend) in relation to recommended guidelines. Magnitude of change in physical activity and screen time and key influencing variables associated with changes were analysed. RESULTS For physical activity, there was a significant change in participants meeting guidelines at baseline but not meeting guidelines at follow-up with 81.0% not meeting guidelines at baseline and follow-up. For screen time, there was no significant change between baseline and follow-up, with 70.6% not meeting guidelines at baseline and follow-up. Gender was associated with the change in physical activity with a decline less likely in females. CONCLUSIONS Findings reinforce the importance of reducing physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour during this transition. Factors associated with changes in physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour need further investigation.
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- C S Owens
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester GL2 9HW, UK
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester GL2 9HW, UK
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- Centre for Sport, Health and Exercise Research, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF, UK
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, School of Sport and Exercise, University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester GL2 9HW, UK
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Al-Hazzaa HM, Al-Nakeeb Y, Duncan MJ, Al-Sobayel HI, Abahussain NA, Musaiger AO, Lyons M, Collins P, Nevill A. A cross-cultural comparison of health behaviors between Saudi and British adolescents living in urban areas: gender by country analyses. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2013; 10:6701-20. [PMID: 24300072 PMCID: PMC3881136 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph10126701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2013] [Revised: 11/15/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This study investigated the cross-cultural differences and similarity in health behaviors between Saudi and British adolescents. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted at four cities in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Al-Khobar; N = 1,648) and Britain (Birmingham and Coventry; N = 1,158). The participants (14–18 year-olds) were randomly selected using a multistage stratified cluster sampling technique. Measurements included anthropometric, screen time, validated physical activity (PA) questionnaire and dietary habits. The overweight/obesity prevalence among Saudi adolescents (38.3%) was significantly (p < 0.001) higher than that found among British adolescents (24.1%). The British adolescents demonstrated higher total PA energy expenditure than Saudi adolescents (means ± SE = 3,804.8 ± 81.5 vs. 2,219.9 ± 65.5 METs-min/week). Inactivity prevalence was significantly (p < 0.001) higher among Saudi adolescents (64%) compared with that of British adolescents (25.5%). The proportions of adolescents exceeding 2 h of daily screen time were high (88.0% and 90.8% among Saudis and British, respectively). The majority of Saudi and British adolescents did not have daily intakes of breakfast, fruit, vegetables and milk. MANCOVA showed significant (p < 0.05) gender by country interactions in several lifestyle factors. There was a significant (p < 0.001) gender differences in the ratio of physical activity to sedentary behaviors. In conclusion, Saudi and British adolescents demonstrated some similarities and differences in their PA levels, sedentary behaviors and dietary habits. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors among adolescents appear to be a cross-cultural phenomenon.
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- Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
- Pediatric Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory, College of Education, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2458, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, James Starley Building, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB, UK; E-Mail:
- School of Human Sciences, Newman University College, Birmingham, Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3NT, UK; E-Mail:
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +966-11-4678411; Fax: +966-11-467-3179
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- College of Education, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; E-Mail:
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, James Starley Building, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB, UK; E-Mail:
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 6941, Riyadh 11452, Saudi Arabia; E-Mail:
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- School of Health Services, Ministry of Education, Eastern Province 31952, Saudi Arabia; E-Mail:
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- Nutrition and Health Studies Unit, University of Bahrain, P.O. Box 32038, Manama, Bahrain; E-Mail:
- Arab Center for Nutrition, P.O. Box 26923, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; E-Mail:
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- School of Human Sciences, Newman University College, Birmingham, Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3NT, UK; E-Mail:
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- School of Performing Arts and Leisure, University of Wolverhampton, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD, UK; E-Mail:
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Müller AM, Khoo S, Lambert R. Review of Physical Activity Prevalence of Asian School-Age Children and Adolescents. Asia Pac J Public Health 2013; 25:227-38. [DOI: 10.1177/1010539513481494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Overweight and obese populations in Asia are high and increasing rapidly. Physical activity prevalence studies have found low physical activity rates among Asian school-age children and adolescents. The purpose of this review is to establish a baseline for physical activity rates in Asian school-age children and adolescents and serve as a platform for additional research. Thirty articles published between 2000 and 2011 on physical activity prevalence of school-age children and adolescents were included in the review. Fourteen studies were conducted in East Asia, 10 in Southeast Asia, 2 in South Asia, and 2 in West Asia. Studies used subjective methods (questionnaires or diaries) and objective methods (accelerometers or heart rate monitors). Although nearly all studies found low physical activity levels, it was not possible to provide an accurate picture due to an absence of standardized, reliable, and economically viable measurement tools.
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- University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Al-Hazzaa HM, Abahussain NA, Al-Sobayel HI, Qahwaji DM, Musaiger AO. Physical activity, sedentary behaviors and dietary habits among Saudi adolescents relative to age, gender and region. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2011; 8:140. [PMID: 22188825 PMCID: PMC3339333 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-8-140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 222] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2011] [Accepted: 12/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Few lifestyle factors have been simultaneously studied and reported for Saudi adolescents. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to report on the prevalence of physical activity, sedentary behaviors and dietary habits among Saudi adolescents and to examine the interrelationships among these factors using representative samples drawn from three major cities in Saudi Arabia. METHODS This school-based cross-sectional study was conducted during the years 2009-2010 in three cities: Al-Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh. The participants were 2908 secondary-school males (1401) and females (1507) aged 14-19 years, randomly selected using a multistage stratified sampling technique. Measurements included weight, height, sedentary behaviors (TV viewing, playing video games and computer use), physical activity using a validated questionnaire and dietary habits. RESULTS A very high proportion (84% for males and 91.2% for females) of Saudi adolescents spent more than 2 hours on screen time daily and almost half of the males and three-quarters of the females did not meet daily physical activity guidelines. The majority of adolescents did not have a daily intake of breakfast, fruit, vegetables and milk. Females were significantly (p < 0.05) more sedentary, much less physically active, especially with vigorous physical activity, and there were fewer days per week when they consumed breakfast, fruit, milk and diary products, sugar-sweetened drinks, fast foods and energy drinks than did males. However, the females' intake of French fries and potato chips, cakes and donuts, and candy and chocolate was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the males'. Screen time was significantly (p < 0.05) correlated inversely with the intake of breakfast, vegetables and fruit. Physical activity had a significant (p < 0.05) positive relationship with fruit and vegetable intake but not with sedentary behaviors. CONCLUSIONS The high prevalence of sedentary behaviors, physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary habits among Saudi adolescents is a major public health concern. There is an urgent need for national policy promoting active living and healthy eating and reducing sedentary behaviors among children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia.
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- Hazzaa M Al-Hazzaa
- Director of Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Department of PE and Movement Sciences, College of Education, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Scientific Boards, Obesity Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Director of School Health, Ministry of Education, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Director, Arab Center for Nutrition, Manama, Bahrain, and Nutrition and Health Studies Unit, Deanship of Scientific Research, University of Bahrain
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