Barriers to Physical Activity in Adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Langguth ◽  
Tanja Könen ◽  
Simone Matulis ◽  
Regina Steil ◽  
Caterina Gawrilow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Multidimensional Approach ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Tailored Interventions ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Age Range

During adolescence, physical activity (PA) decreases with potentially serious, long-term consequences for physical and mental health. Although barriers have been identified as an important PA correlate in adults, research on adolescents’ PA barriers is lacking. Thus reliable, valid scales to measure adolescents’ PA barriers are needed. We present two studies describing a broad range of PA barriers relevant to adolescents with a multidimensional approach. In Study 1, 124 adolescents (age range = 12 – 24 years) reported their most important PA barriers. Two independent coders categorized those barriers. The most frequent PA barriers were incorporated in a multidimensional questionnaire. In Study 2, 598 adolescents (age range = 13 – 21 years) completed this questionnaire and reported their current PA, intention, self-efficacy, and negative outcome expectations. Seven PA barrier dimensions (leisure activities, lack of motivation, screen-based sedentary behavior, depressed mood, physical health, school workload, and preconditions) were confirmed in factor analyses. A multidimensional approach to measuring PA barriers in adolescents is reliable and valid. The current studies provide the basis for developing individually tailored interventions to increase PA in adolescents.

scholarly journals Significant reduction of physical activity in patients with neuromuscular disease during COVID-19 pandemic: the long-term consequences of quarantine

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Di Stefano ◽  
Giuseppe Battaglia ◽  
Valerio Giustino ◽  
Andrea Gagliardo ◽  
Michele D’Aleo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Neuromuscular Disease ◽  
Long Term Consequences

scholarly journals Health behaviour changes during COVID-19 and the potential consequences: A mini-review

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1155-1163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Arora ◽  
Ian Grey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Behaviour Changes ◽  
Mental Health Effects

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about profound changes to social behaviour. While calls to identify mental health effects that may stem from these changes should be heeded, there is also a need to examine potential changes with respect to health behaviours. Media reports have signalled dramatic shifts in sleep, substance use, physical activity and diet, which may have subsequent downstream mental health consequences. We briefly discuss the interplay between health behaviours and mental health, and the possible changes in these areas resulting from anti-pandemic measures. We also highlight a call for greater research efforts to address the short and long-term consequences of changes to health behaviours.

IMPACT OF COVID 19 LOCKDOWN ON CHILD HEALTH AND BEHAVIOUR

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Kiran Rajesh ◽  
Rahul Dawre ◽  
Aarti Kinikar ◽  
Chhaya Valvi ◽  
Uday Rajput
Keyword(s):  
Screen Time ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sleep Latency ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Mobile Phone Usage ◽  
Sleeping Habits ◽  
The Impact

Background: Lockdown was imposed in various countries in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. While the deleterious effects of prolonged social isolation in adults is well understood, further studies are required to gauge its effect on children, their responses to the prevailing circumstances and its effects on both physical and mental health. This study aims to analyse the impact on health and behaviour of children following the imposition of lockdown. Methods: Parents of 88 children in the age group of 1 to 12 years underwent an online survey regarding eating, sleeping habits, screen time and other activities before and during lockdown. Parents were also asked regarding any behavioural problems before and during lockdown. Results: Screen time in children has increased following the imposition of lockdown.30% children watched TV for more than 4 hours a day. Mobile phone usage has increased exponentially with all children of the study using mobile phones during lockdown as compared to 46% of children of the study using it before lockdown. 63% of children were reported to have more temper tantrums than usual. 67% of children indulged in more mischief and 63% were more tearful than usual. Conclusion: The increased screen time is worrying, as this habit has immediate as well as long term consequences. Disturbances in sleep seen as prolonged sleep latency, behavioural changes are closely associated with increased screen time as seen in various studies as in this one. Apart from contributing to the increasing burden of metabolic syndrome in these children, this has also raised ophthalmologic and psychiatric concerns. These issues should be anticipated, its manifestations should be closely monitored and interventions should be instituted. Parents should be sensitised regarding these issues and be advised to keep a close watch on the activities of the children.

Abstract P176: Pedometer Feedback - Superior for Increasing Daily Physical Activity in Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients

Circulation ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (suppl_12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Kaminsky ◽  
Cemal Ozemek ◽  
Katrina Riggin ◽  
Wonwoo Byun ◽  
Scott Strath
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiac Patients ◽  
Tailored Interventions ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Reduced Risk

Introduction: Although cardiac patients obtain favorable cardiovascular outcomes and reduced risk of mortality when participating in cardiac rehabilitation (CR), it is well established that most do not typically achieve recommended amounts of daily physical activity (PA) solely through participation in CR. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the relative effectiveness of three different individually tailored interventions designed to increase PA in cardiac patients attending CR. Hypothesis: We assessed the hypothesis that cardiac patients attending long-term CR who receive pedometer feedback (PF) or motivational messaging (MM) will achieve higher levels of PA than patients who receive usual care (UC) recommendations. Methods: A total of 99 (77 men and 22 women, 61.5±10.6 years, BMI 30.6 ± 5.1 kg/m2) patients entering a long-term CR program completed a 12-week PA intervention. Patients were randomized to: UC (time-based recommendation), PF, MM, or PF with individualized MM (PF+MM). Both PF groups were given a goal of increasing step counts/day by 10% of the individual’s baseline value each week. If the goal for the week was not reached, the same goal was used for the next week. PA was assessed for 7 days with Kenz Lifecorder PLUS monitors (Suzukan, Co, LTD, Nagoya, Japan) prior to beginning CR and on the 12 th week of the intervention. Criteria for acceptable PA data were daily wear time > 10 hours on a minimum of 4 days (including at least 1 weekend day) with daily PA > 1000 steps. Results: A two-way ANOVA for change in PA from baseline to 12 th week of the intervention for the 4 groups revealed a significant time and group interaction. Post-hoc testing showed significant increases for both PF and PF+MM, however, no significant change for UC or MM. Conclusion: The findings from this study demonstrate that using PF feedback is superior to the usual time-based recommendations patients are given in CR. CR programs can assist patients in increasing their daily PA by encouraging pedometer use with individualized step goals.

scholarly journals Bulling and Cyberbullying: Problem of the Modern Teenager

2021 ◽  
pp. 413-419
Author(s):  
E. V. Anufrieva ◽  
E. S. Naboychenko ◽  
O. P. Kovtun
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Bullying ◽  
Psychological Aggression ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Term Consequences

Background. Russia is one of the top ten European countries with high level of bullying and ranks second in cyberbullying among adolescents. Involvement in bullying and virtual aggression has immediate and long-term consequences for all parties to the conflict, including witnesses. Immediate consequences can be manifested as violation in adaptation and socialization of children and adolescents; long-term consequences can be mental disorders in emotionally labile schoolchildren. School bullying is always distinguished by its cruelty and intransigence.Objective. The aim of the study is to estimate the prevalence of bullying and cyberbullying among boys and girls aged 11, 13 and 15 years studying in educational organizations in Yekaterinburg and to create the complex of preventive guidelines.Methods. Sociological cross-sectional study was carried out using the questionnaire with questions from the international questionnaire Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC). Analysis of the results was carried out for different age and gender groups, the results of comparative analysis with the data of the international HBSC study are also presented.Results. The main characteristics of bullying are presented: prevalence, age and social features. High involvement of adolescents in bullying (11.7%) and cyberbullying (18.2%) was revealed. The ratio of adolescents who have repeatedly been the victims of physical, psychological and virtual aggression was significantly higher (21.7 and 31.8%, respectively). Boys are more likely to be aggressors and victims of abusive behaviour (physical and psychological aggression) than girls. Moreover, number of schoolchildren who became victims of bullying decreases with age, this indicator is more significant among boys, while the number of cyberbullying victims increases among older adolescents.Conclusion. The high prevalence of bullying in adolescents has negative impact on both, victims and aggressors. Bullying affects the physical and mental health of children and adolescents, leads to psychological and social maladaptation, as well as the development of sustainable models of problematic and most often aggressive behavior. Educational organizations have to become the basis for implementation of future programs on bullying and cyberbullying prevention. They should not only provide safe environment but also help children to establish open and friendly relationship with peers and adults and to clearly understand their actions and their consequences.

Job Demands and Stress Reactions in Repetitive and Uneventful Monotony at Work

1989 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 365-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunn Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Long Term Consequences

Monotonous work has been analyzed from sociological and social psychological perspectives in terms of consequences for job satisfaction, life satisfaction, leisure activities, and health. In this article, a distinction is made between repetitive and uneventful monotony. Psychobiological reactions to these tasks are analyzed and related to possible long-term consequences for health. Strategies for work reform required for the two types of monotony are discussed.

Cerebral Concussion in Sport: An Overview

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruben J. Echemendia
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Data ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cerebral Concussion ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Injury Definition ◽  
Broad Overview

Sports-related concussions are ubiquitous in contact and collision sports at all levels of play and across a broad age range. Once thought to be a nuisance injury, it is now recognized that these brain injuries may lead to chronic neurocognitive impairment if not managed properly. This paper provides a broad overview of the research and clinical data that have emerged in this rapidly growing area. Included in the review are discussions of injury definition, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, epidemiology, potential long-term consequences, assessment, and psychological factors. Issues of prevention and education are discussed in light of further increasing awareness of this injury.

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