Are neighborhood characteristics associated with physical activity levels among school children?

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Makale detayları

Are neighborhood characteristics associated with physical activity levels among school children?

Yazarlar:

N.A.

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Sciences

Dergi:

Marmara Medical Journal Vol.36 Issue 1, pp.7-13

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001283546

pISSN:

1019-1941

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of insufficient physical activity IPA and neighborhood characteristics associated with it, among school children. The impact of sociodemographic characteristics and ownership of electronic devices on physical activity PA were also evaluated. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among 5-7th grade students attending schools and their parents. IPA was defined as having moderate-vigorous activity for 60 minutes per week. Sociodemographic factors, ownership of electronic devices and characteristics of the neighborhoods were also evaluated. Results: A total of 334 students participated in the study. The prevalence of IPA was 79.3 95CI:75.0-83.7. IPA was associated with ownership of mobile phones OR:1.96, 95CI:1.01-3.78, not being a member of a sports team OR:2.83, 95CI:1.21-6.58 and having 1 day of physical education classes at school OR:2.10, 95CI:1.08-4.09. Neighborhood characteristics were not associated with IPA p0.05. Conclusion: The prevalence of IPA is alarmingly high among school children. The impact of neighborhood characteristics on PA might be obscured since both variables were measured subjectively. Devices related informationcommunication technologies increase IPA; we need to find novel ways to use these devices for PA promotion. There is also a need to increase structured PA opportunities.

 Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of insufficient physical activity IPA and neighborhood characteristics associated with it, among school children. The impact of sociodemographic characteristics and ownership of electronic devices on physical activity PA were also evaluated. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among 5-7th grade students attending schools and their parents. IPA was defined as having moderate-vigorous activity for 60 minutes per week. Sociodemographic factors, ownership of electronic devices and characteristics of the neighborhoods were also evaluated. Results: A total of 334 students participated in the study. The prevalence of IPA was 79.3 95CI:75.0-83.7. IPA was associated with ownership of mobile phones OR:1.96, 95CI:1.01-3.78, not being a member of a sports team OR:2.83, 95CI:1.21-6.58 and having 1 day of physical education classes at school OR:2.10, 95CI:1.08-4.09. Neighborhood characteristics were not associated with IPA p0.05. Conclusion: The prevalence of IPA is alarmingly high among school children. The impact of neighborhood characteristics on PA might be obscured since both variables were measured subjectively. Devices related informationcommunication technologies increase IPA; we need to find novel ways to use these devices for PA promotion. There is also a need to increase structured PA opportunities.

 Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of insufficient physical activity IPA and neighborhood characteristics associated with it, among school children. The impact of sociodemographic characteristics and ownership of electronic devices on physical activity PA were also evaluated. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among 5-7th grade students attending schools and their parents. IPA was defined as having moderate-vigorous activity for 60 minutes per week. Sociodemographic factors, ownership of electronic devices and characteristics of the neighborhoods were also evaluated. Results: A total of 334 students participated in the study. The prevalence of IPA was 79.3 95CI:75.0-83.7. IPA was associated with ownership of mobile phones OR:1.96, 95CI:1.01-3.78, not being a member of a sports team OR:2.83, 95CI:1.21-6.58 and having 1 day of physical education classes at school OR:2.10, 95CI:1.08-4.09. Neighborhood characteristics were not associated with IPA p0.05. Conclusion: The prevalence of IPA is alarmingly high among school children. The impact of neighborhood characteristics on PA might be obscured since both variables were measured subjectively. Devices related informationcommunication technologies increase IPA; we need to find novel ways to use these devices for PA promotion. There is also a need to increase structured PA opportunities.

 Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of insufficient physical activity IPA and neighborhood characteristics associated with it, among school children. The impact of sociodemographic characteristics and ownership of electronic devices on physical activity PA were also evaluated. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among 5-7th grade students attending schools and their parents. IPA was defined as having moderate-vigorous activity for 60 minutes per week. Sociodemographic factors, ownership of electronic devices and characteristics of the neighborhoods were also evaluated. Results: A total of 334 students participated in the study. The prevalence of IPA was 79.3 95CI:75.0-83.7. IPA was associated with ownership of mobile phones OR:1.96, 95CI:1.01-3.78, not being a member of a sports team OR:2.83, 95CI:1.21-6.58 and having 1 day of physical education classes at school OR:2.10, 95CI:1.08-4.09. Neighborhood characteristics were not associated with IPA p0.05. Conclusion: The prevalence of IPA is alarmingly high among school children. The impact of neighborhood characteristics on PA might be obscured since both variables were measured subjectively. Devices related informationcommunication technologies increase IPA; we need to find novel ways to use these devices for PA promotion. There is also a need to increase structured PA opportunities.

Makale detayları

Are neighborhood characteristics associated with physical activity levels among school children?

Yazarlar:

N.A.

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Sciences

Dergi:

Marmara Medical Journal Vol.36 Issue 1, pp.7-13

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001283546

pISSN:

1019-1941

Physical activity

Inactivity

Students

Neighborhood characteristics

Physical activity

Inactivity

Students

Neighborhood characteristics

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: N.A.

Yayıncı: Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar: Clinical Sciences

Dergi: Marmara Medical Journal Vol.36 Issue 1, pp.7-13

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2023

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001283546

pISSN: 1019-1941

Sayı

Yazarlar:

N.A.

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Sciences

Dergi:

Marmara Medical Journal Vol.36 Issue 1, pp.7-13

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001283546

pISSN:

1019-1941