A qualitative study conducted in the United States exploring the perspectives of Brazilian immigrant fathers about their preschool-age children’s physical activity and screen time

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Lindsay ◽  
Amanda de Sá Melo Alves ◽  
Gabriela Vasconcellos de Barros Vianna ◽  
Carlos André Moura Arruda ◽  
Maria Helena Hasselmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
The United States ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

scholarly journals “If You Let Them, They Will Be on It 24 Hours a Day”: Qualitative Study Conducted in the United States Exploring Brazilian Immigrant Mothers’ Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Screen Time Behaviors of Their Preschool-Age Children (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Lindsay ◽  
Carlos André Moura Arruda ◽  
Márcia MT Machado ◽  
Mary L Greaney
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
The United States ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Preschool Age Children

BACKGROUND The increasing prevalence of excessive screen time (ST) among children is a growing public health concern, with evidence linking it to an increased risk of overweight and obesity among children. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the beliefs, attitudes, and practices of Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States related to their preschool-age children’s ST behaviors. METHODS A qualitative study comprising 7 focus group discussions (FGDs) was conducted with Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States. All FGDs were audio-recorded and professionally transcribed verbatim. The Portuguese transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS In total, 37 women participated in the FGDs. Analyses revealed that although most mothers expressed concerns for their preschool-age children’s ST, nearly all viewed ST as an acceptable part of their children’s daily lives. Furthermore, mothers perceived that ST has more benefits than disadvantages. The mothers’ positive beliefs about (eg, educational purposes and entertainment) and perceived functional benefits of ST (eg, ability to keep children occupied so tasks can be completed and facilitation of communication with family outside the United States) contributed to their acceptance of ST for their preschool-age children. Nevertheless, most mothers spoke of needing to balance their preschool-age children’s ST with other activities. Mothers reported using several parenting practices including monitoring time and content, setting limits and having rules, and prompting their children to participate in other activities to manage their preschool-age children’s ST. CONCLUSIONS This study provides new information on the beliefs, attitudes, and practices of Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States related to their preschool-age children’s ST. Study findings revealed several potentially modifiable maternal beliefs and parenting practices that may provide important targets for parenting- and family-based interventions aimed at limiting preschool-age children’s ST.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Screen-Time Viewing Among Elementary School–Aged Children in the United States From 2009 to 2010

2013 ◽  
Vol 167 (3) ◽  
pp. 223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tala H. I. Fakhouri ◽  
Jeffery P. Hughes ◽  
Debra J. Brody ◽  
Brian K. Kit ◽  
Cynthia L. Ogden
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Aged Children

scholarly journals Modeling The Economic And Health Impact Of Increasing Children’s Physical Activity In The United States

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 902-908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Y. Lee ◽  
Atif Adam ◽  
Eli Zenkov ◽  
Daniel Hertenstein ◽  
Marie C. Ferguson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
The United States ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep Duration Among Youth With Chronic Health Conditions in the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 505-511
Author(s):  
Sean Healy ◽  
John Foley ◽  
Justin A. Haegele
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Children With Chronic Conditions

Purpose: To compare the degree to which youth with and without chronic conditions in the United States met physical activity (PA), screen time, and sleep duration guidelines. Design: A cross-sectional study using data from the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health. Participants: A total of 24 405 youth (aged 10-17 years) with and without 1 of 19 prevalent chronic health conditions who participated in the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health. Measures: Parents reported on the time spent by their children in PA, screen time, and sleep. Analysis: Descriptive and bivariate analyses were conducted to estimate and compare health behavior guideline adherence rates among children with and without chronic conditions. Results: Overall, 18.7% of children with chronic conditions did not meet any health behavior guidelines compared to 15.6% of children without chronic conditions. Children with hearing impairments, diabetes, and depression were most likely to not meet any health behavior guidelines (27.9%, 25.4%, and 21.7%, respectively). Of the 3 guidelines, children with and without chronic conditions were least likely to meet the PA guideline (18.6% and 21%, respectively). Conclusions: This study identifies specific groups of children with chronic conditions that are most at risk of not meeting health behavior guidelines. The findings highlight specific behaviors in most need of intervention for children with chronic conditions; PA was identified as the most frequently unmet guideline. Overall findings suggest a need for a more integrated, holistic view of health promotion for children with chronic conditions.

Gendered differences in emigration and mobility perspectives among European researchers working abroad

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Scheibelhofer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
The Future ◽  
Highly Skilled

This paper focuses on gendered mobilities of highly skilled researchers working abroad. It is based on an empirical qualitative study that explored the mobility aspirations of Austrian scientists who were working in the United States at the time they were interviewed. Supported by a case study, the paper demonstrates how a qualitative research strategy including graphic drawings sketched by the interviewed persons can help us gain a better understanding of the gendered importance of social relations for the future mobility aspirations of scientists working abroad.

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