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Mijarra-Murillo JJ, Polo-Recuero B, Solera-Alfonso A, Arribas-Romano A, García-González M, Laguarta-Val S, Delfa-de-la-Morena JM. Leisure Time Habits and Levels of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:883. [PMID: 39062332 PMCID: PMC11276135 DOI: 10.3390/children11070883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Childhood and adolescence are important stages of life for acquiring healthy habits. There is a high prevalence of sedentary lifestyles worldwide during these ages, which negatively impacts health. This is attributed, in part, to excessive time spent engaging in sedentary behaviors. The aim of this study was to assess the time spent on sedentary behaviors and their relationship with physical activity levels in children and adolescents in the Community of Madrid. METHODS A total of 26,729 participants aged 10-17 from various schools and institutes took part in this study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was used, and they were asked about the time they spent on different leisure time habits (specific sedentary behaviors and organized physical activity). A generalized linear model was used to analyze the association between the time spent in sedentary activities and the time spent in physical activity. RESULTS The results revealed that children and adolescents engage in low levels of physical activity and most of them spend considerable time in sedentary behaviors such as studying, watching television, or using social media. Completing school homework (Coef: 1.23, 95% CI: -0.51 to 2.97, p = 0.167) or using social media for more than 2 h (Coef: 1.29, 95% CI: -2.98 to 0.40, p = 0.133) compared to not dedicating time to them did not show a significant association with daily physical activity time. Watching television for more than 2 h was associated with a decrease of 2.60 min (95% CI: -4.41 to -0.78, p = 0.005). Thus, no or only irrelevant associations were found between time spent in sedentary activities and physical activity time. CONCLUSIONS Despite the drawbacks of spending time engaging in sedentary behaviors, they seem to be compatible with physical activity levels. Therefore, it is important to continue research on physical activity adherence strategies to promote overall health and well-being.
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Affiliation(s)
- Juan-José Mijarra-Murillo
- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (J.-J.M.-M.); (B.P.-R.); (A.S.-A.); (A.A.-R.); (M.G.-G.); (J.M.D.-d.-l.-M.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (J.-J.M.-M.); (B.P.-R.); (A.S.-A.); (A.A.-R.); (M.G.-G.); (J.M.D.-d.-l.-M.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (J.-J.M.-M.); (B.P.-R.); (A.S.-A.); (A.A.-R.); (M.G.-G.); (J.M.D.-d.-l.-M.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (J.-J.M.-M.); (B.P.-R.); (A.S.-A.); (A.A.-R.); (M.G.-G.); (J.M.D.-d.-l.-M.)
- Cognitive Neuroscience, Pain, and Rehabilitation Research Group (NECODOR), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (J.-J.M.-M.); (B.P.-R.); (A.S.-A.); (A.A.-R.); (M.G.-G.); (J.M.D.-d.-l.-M.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (J.-J.M.-M.); (B.P.-R.); (A.S.-A.); (A.A.-R.); (M.G.-G.); (J.M.D.-d.-l.-M.)
- Cognitive Neuroscience, Pain, and Rehabilitation Research Group (NECODOR), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain; (J.-J.M.-M.); (B.P.-R.); (A.S.-A.); (A.A.-R.); (M.G.-G.); (J.M.D.-d.-l.-M.)
- Cognitive Neuroscience, Pain, and Rehabilitation Research Group (NECODOR), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28922 Madrid, Spain
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Woodforde J, Gomersall S, Timperio A, Mavoa S, Perales F, Salmon J, Stylianou M. Before-school physical activity patterns among adolescents using accelerometer and GPS data. Health Place 2024; 86:103222. [PMID: 38458126 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Most adolescents do not meet physical activity (PA) guidelines. The before-school segment has been identified as one promising opportunity for intervention; however, there is a need for contextual understanding of PA in this segment. This study aimed to examine: a) adolescents' PA levels across various locations before school (6:00am - school start), b) contributions of before-school PA to daily PA and PA guidelines, and c) correlates of location-specific before-school PA. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using adolescents' (n = 148, mean age 14.7) accelerometer and GPS data. Adolescents averaged 9.7 min in before-school moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), representing substantial contributions to daily activity. Most MVPA occurred away from home and school. Significant correlates included segment duration, age, socio-economic status, and PA self-efficacy. Future work should consider these patterns and correlates to support adolescents' PA through targeted interventions.
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- James Woodforde
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, 4072, Australia.
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- Centre for Health and Wellbeing Research Innovation, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, 4072, Australia; School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010, Australia
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- School of Social Science, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, 3216, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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Woods AJ, Norman J, Ryan ST, Wardle K, Probst YC, Crowe RK, Patel L, Hammersley ML, Furber S, Stanley RM, Taylor L, Okely AD. Children's physical activity and sedentary behaviour in before school care: An observational study. Prev Med 2024; 178:107810. [PMID: 38072314 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE In Australia, less than one quarter of children aged 5-12 years meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines. Before school care operates as part of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services and provide opportunities for children to meet their daily PA recommendations. The aim of this study was to explore factors associated with children meeting 15 min of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) while attending before school care. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in 25 services in New South Wales, Australia. Each service was visited twice between March and June 2021. Staff behaviours and PA type and context were captured using staff interviews and the validated System for Observing Staff Promotion of Physical Activity and Nutrition (SOSPAN) time sampling tool. Child PA data were collected using Actigraph accelerometers and associations between program practices and child MVPA analysed. RESULTS PA data were analysed for 654 children who spent an average of 39.2% (±17.6) of their time sedentary; 45.4% (±11.4) in light PA; and 14.9% (±11.7) in MVPA. Only 17% of children (n = 112) reached ≥15 min MVPA, with boys more likely to achieve this. Children were more likely to meet this recommendation in services where staff promoted and engaged in PA; PA equipment was available; children were observed in child-led free play; and a written PA policy existed. CONCLUSIONS Before school care should be supported to improve physical activity promotion practices by offering staff professional development and guidance on PA policy development and implementation practices.
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- Andrew J Woods
- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Early Start, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Health Promotion Service, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Warrawong, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Early Start, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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- Health Promotion Service, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Early Start, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Early Start, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Early Start, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Health Promotion Service, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Warrawong, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Early Start, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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- Health Promotion Service, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Early Start, Faculty of the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
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Tung JYL, Poon GWK, Du J, Wong KKY. Obesity in children and adolescents: Overview of the diagnosis and management. Chronic Dis Transl Med 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/cdt3.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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- Joanna Y. L. Tung
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong China
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hong Kong Children's Hospital Hong Kong China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong China
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- Department of Endocrinology Jilin Province People's Hospital Jilin China
- The Paediatric Precision Medicine Centre Children's Hospital of Changchun Jilin China
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- Department of Surgery The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong China
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