The views, collective awareness and staff practices in promoting physical activity in preschools: an analysis of two preschools in Norway with high and low levels of physical activity

Background:Many adolescent girls have low levels of physical activity and participation declines with age. This review identifies recent correlates of physical activity in adolescent girls.Methods:Systematic review of papers published 1999 to mid-2003. Papers (k = 51) reporting a measure of physical activity and at least one potential correlate of physical activity in adolescent girls were analyzed.Results:Demographics related to physical activity were female gender (–), non-white ethnicity (–), age (–), and socio-economic status (+). Psychological correlates positively associated with physical activity were enjoyment, perceived competence, self-efficacy, and physical self-perceptions. Behavioral correlates showed that smoking was associated with lower and organized sport involvement with greater activity. Physical activity was associated with parental and family support but we found no consistent trends for environmental variables. Effects were small-to-moderate.Conclusions:Modifiable correlates for adolescent girls clustered around “positive psychology,” organized sport involvement, and the family.

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The Praise and Price of Pok�mon GO: A Qualitative Study of Children�s and Parents� Experiences (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.8979 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Anna-Karin Lindqvist ◽

Darla Castelli ◽

Josef Hallberg ◽

Stina Rutberg

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Deep Understanding ◽

Research Approach ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

Low Levels ◽

Multiple Health ◽

Latent Content ◽

Children’S Physical Activity ◽

Parents Experiences

BACKGROUND Physical activity has multiple health benefits; however, the majority of children around the world do not attain the recommended levels of daily physical activity. Research has shown that the game Poké mon GO has increased the amount of physical activity of players and that the game has the potential to reach populations that traditionally have low levels of physical activity. Therefore, there is a need to understand which game components can promote initial and sustained physical activity. By using a qualitative research approach, it is possible to achieve rich descriptions and enhance a deep understanding of the components promoting physical activity among children in a game such as Poké mon GO. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to explore children’s and parents’ experiences playing Poké mon GO. METHODS Eight families comprising 13 children (aged 7-12 years) and 9 parents were selected using purposeful sampling. Data collected using focus groups were analyzed using qualitative latent content analysis. RESULTS The following three themes were revealed: (1) exciting and enjoyable exploration; (2) dangers and disadvantages; and (3) cooperation conquers competition. The first centers around the present and possible future aspects of Poké mon GO that promote physical activity. The second focuses on unwanted aspects and specific threats to safety when playing the game. The third shows that cooperation and togetherness are highly valued by the participants and that competition is fun but less important. CONCLUSIONS Components from Poké mon GO could enhance the efficacy of physical activity interventions. Cooperation and exploration are aspects of the game that preferably could be transferred into interventions aimed at promoting children’s physical activity.

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Do overweight/obesity and low levels of leisure-time vigorous physical activity moderate the effect of occupational physical activity on self-rated health of construction workers?

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health ◽

10.1007/s00420-021-01771-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

M. Van den Berge ◽

S. H. Van Oostrom ◽

H. F. Van der Molen ◽

S. J. W. Robroek ◽

C. T. J. Hulshof ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Material Handling ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Construction Workers ◽

Low Level ◽

Self Rated Health ◽

Manual Material Handling ◽

Strenuous Work ◽

Low Levels

Abstract Purpose To investigate the combined effects of occupational physical activity (OPA) and either overweight/obesity or low levels of leisure-time vigorous physical activity (LTVPA) on self-rated health. Methods A longitudinal study was performed among 29,987 construction workers with complete data on 2 Workers’ Health Surveillance Programs during 2010–2018. Self-reported OPA involved strenuous work postures and manual material handling. Low level of LTVPA was defined as self-reported vigorous activity for less than three times per week lasting at least 20 min per session. Overweight and obesity were based on Body Mass Index (BMI) (25.0 ≤ BMI < 30.0 kg/m2 and BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2, respectively) using measured body height and weight. Self-rated health was measured using a single item question. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the associations between the separate risk factors at baseline and self-rated health at follow-up. The combined effects of demanding OPA and either overweight/obesity or low level of LTVPA on self-rated health were analyzed using the relative excess risk due to interaction (RERI). Results Mean follow-up duration was 31.7 (SD = 14.9) months. Construction workers with strenuous work postures (OR 1.35 95% CI 1.25–1.46), manual material handling (OR 1.29 95% CI 1.19–1.40), obesity (OR 1.31 95% CI 1.17–1.47) and low LTVPA (OR 1.13 95% CI 1.01–1.25) were more likely to report poor self-rated health at follow-up. No statistically significant interaction effects were found for OPA and obesity or low LTVPA. Conclusions OPA, obesity and low level of LTVPA were separate risk factors for poor self-rated health, but did not appear to have a synergistic effect.

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Obesity and low levels of physical activity are associated with a decreased health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women: a Wroclaw pilot study

HIGHER SCHOOL’S PULSE ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0015.3944 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (SUPPLEMENT 2) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Joanna Lewandowska ◽

Mateusz Tomaczak ◽

Iwona Wilk ◽

Felicja Lwow

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Short Form ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Health Related ◽

Low Levels

Background: Menopause is associated with numerous somatic dysfunctions, an increased risk of chronic diseases, and complications in the mental and social components of health that lower the quality of life (QoL). Obesity and related comorbidities affect over 60% of postmenopausal women in Poland. A significant role for systematic physical activity (PA) in the prevention of dysfunctions and chronic diseases, including obesity and mental disorders, has been observed previously. A low level of PA is observed across the Polish population, especially in postmenopausal women. Aim of the study: To examine QoL in postmenopausal women participating in a community health promotion program as it relates to obesity and levels of PA. Material and methods: The study sample consisted of 76 postmenopausal women (aged 65.75±5.14 years) participating in the Active Wrocław 55+ program. Before starting the program, anthropometric measurements were taken, and QoL and PA were assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), respectively. Results: Most women had a PA level above 600 MET -min/week (78.95%), and were overweight or obese (86.84%). A waist circumference over 80 cm, indicating an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, was observed in 85.89% of the participants. BMI and waist circumference negatively correlated with the level of PA (p=0.001 and p=0.017, respectively). Women exhibiting low levels of PA and higher BMIs showed a significantly lower QoL compared to those with higher PA and lower BMIs, particularly with regard to the physical domains of QoL. Conclusions: Obesity and a low level of PA are associated with a significant decline in the health-related QoL (especially in the PF and PCS domains) of postmenopausal women an urban setting.

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LOW LEVELS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH COGNITIVE DECLINE, DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS IN OLDER ADULTS ENROLLED IN A HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN

Geriatrics Gerontology and Aging ◽

10.5327/z2447-211520191900053 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 205-210

Author(s):

Henrique Souza Barros de Oliveira ◽

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Helena Cristina Buffalo ◽

Isabella Ferlini Cieri ◽

Laura Nicolau Nassif ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Health Insurance ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Cognitive Decline ◽

Insurance Plan ◽

Health Insurance Plan ◽

Mobility Impairments ◽

Low Levels

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Food consumption, physical activity level and sedentary behavior in schoolchildren

Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance ◽

10.1590/1980-0037.2020v22e73478 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

Author(s):

Alex Pinheiro Gordia ◽

Jadiane Aparecida Tiago Dall’Agnol ◽

Edmar Lacerda Mendes ◽

Amanda Santos ◽

Camilo Luis Monteiro Lourenço ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Pediatric Population ◽

Activity Level ◽

Public And Private ◽

Low Levels ◽

Milk And Dairy Products

Abstract Dietary intake inquiry, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) surveys are practical tools for identifying habits among the pediatric population; however, the results of describing these behaviors appear to be restricted to large centers. The objective was to analyze dietary intake, PA and SB level in schoolchildren. Children from 6 to 10 years old, coming from public and private schools were evaluated for anthropometry, dietary pattern, PA and SB level. A total of 1408 children (48.1% male) with a mean age of 8.05 (± 1.53) years participated in the study. Only 4.6%, 4.9% and 17.2% of children met the recommendations for fruit, milk and dairy products, respectively. 40.4% and 59.5% of the children did not meet the recommendation for soft drinks and meat consumption, respectively. More than 75% of children met the recommendation for the consumption of packaged snacks, candies and beans. There was a difference between genders only for candy consumption (p=0.003), with a higher proportion of boys meeting the recommendations. Approximately half and one third of the children complied with the recommendations for moderate to vigorous PA and SB, respectively. Risk behaviors for cardiovascular disease were observed in children, characterized by low consumption of fruits and vegetables, low levels of PA and excessive time in SB.

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Perceived Barriers to Walking in the Neighborhood Environment: A Survey of Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.15.3.318 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 318-335 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Jill Dawson ◽

Melvyn Hillsdon ◽

Irene Boller ◽

Charlie Foster

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Neighborhood Environment ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Environmental Attributes ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Health Related ◽

Low Levels ◽

The Uk

The authors investigated whether low levels of walking among older adults in the UK were associated with demographic and health characteristics, as well as perceived environmental attributes. Survey data were obtained from self-administered standard questionnaires given to 680 people age 50+ (mean age 64.4 yr) attending nationally led walking schemes. Items concerned with demographic characteristics and perceived barriers to neighborhood walking were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. Citing more than 1 environmental barrier to walking, versus not, was associated with significantly reduced levels of (leisure) walking (MET/hr) in the preceding week (Z = –2.35, p = .019), but physical activity levels overall did not differ significantly (Z = –0.71, p = .48). Citing a health-related barrier to walking significantly adversely affected overall physical activity levels (Z = –2.72, p = .006). The authors concluded that, among older people who favor walking, health problems might more seriously affect overall physical activity levels than perceived environmental barriers.

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Physical activity trajectories following gynecological cancer: results from a prospective, longitudinal cohort study

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer ◽

10.1136/ijgc-2020-001543 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (11) ◽

pp. 1784-1790

Author(s):

Steven Fleming ◽

Tamara Jones ◽

Monika Janda ◽

Dimitrios Vagenas ◽

Leigh Ward ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Endometrial Cancer ◽

Gynecological Cancer ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Low Levels ◽

The Relationship ◽

Over Time

BackgroundParticipating in physical activity after a diagnosis of cancer is associated with reduced morbidity and improved outcomes. However, declines in, and low levels of, physical activity are well documented in the broader cancer population, but with limited evidence following gynecological cancer.ObjectiveTo describe physical activity levels from before and up to 2 years after gynecological cancer surgery; to explore the relationship between physical activity patterns and quality of life; and to describe characteristics associated with physical activity trajectories post-gynecological cancer.MethodsWomen with gynecological cancer (n=408) participated in a prospective study that assessed physical activity and quality of life pre-surgery (baseline), at 6 weeks, and 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months post-surgery. Validated questionnaires were used to assess physical activity (Active Australia Survey) and quality of life outcomes (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General). Generalized estimating equation modeling, group-based trajectory analysis, and analysis of variance were used to identify physical activity levels over time, to categorize women into physical activity trajectory groups, and to assess the relationship between physical activity levels and quality of life, respectively.ResultsWomen had a mean±SD age of 60±11.4 years at diagnosis, with the majority diagnosed with endometrial cancer (n=235, 58%) or stage I disease (n=241, 59%). Most women (80%) started with and maintained low levels of physical activity (1–10 metabolic equivalent task hours per week), reported no physical activity throughout the follow-up period, or reduced physical activity levels over time. Only 19% of women maintained or doubled physical activity levels, so that by 24 months post-diagnosis they were engaging in sufficient levels of physical activity. Women with endometrial cancer (58% of the sample) were more likely to be overweight or obese and to report low levels of physical activity or none at all. Higher physical activity levels were associated with higher quality of life (p<0.05).ConclusionThe low baseline and surveillance levels of physical activity show that the vast majority of gynecological cancer survivors have the ability to improve their physical activity levels. Integration of physical activity advice and support into standard care could lead to gains in quality of life during gynecological cancer survivorship.

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Association between leisure-time physical activity and sedentary behavior with cardiometabolic health in the ELSA-Brasil participants

SAGE Open Medicine ◽

10.1177/2050312119827089 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 205031211982708 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Francisco José Gondim Pitanga ◽

Sheila Maria Alvim Matos ◽

Maria da Conceição C. Almeida ◽

Ana Luísa Patrão ◽

Maria del Carmen Bisi Molina ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Screen Time ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Sitting Time ◽

Cardiometabolic Health ◽

Adult Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Levels

Objectives: To assess associations, both individually and in combination, between leisure-time physical activity and sedentary behavior, and cardiometabolic health. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 13,931 civil servants participating in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil). Leisure-time physical activity was analyzed using the leisure-time domain of the long-form International Physical Activity Questionnaire, while questions related to cumulative sitting time and leisure-based screen time on a weekday and on one day on the weekend were used to establish sedentary behavior. Data analysis was performed using multivariate logistic regression. Results: Following adjustment for confounding variables, high levels of leisure-time physical activity and low levels of sedentary behavior were both associated with favorable cardiometabolic health markers in both genders. When these two factors were analyzed in conjunction, taking the combination of low levels of leisure-time physical activity and high levels of sedentary behavior as the reference, the inverse associations with cardiometabolic variables became even more significant. Conclusion: High levels of leisure-time physical activity and low levels of sedentary behavior were both inversely associated with the cardiometabolic variables analyzed; however, the two variables when evaluated in conjunction appear to produce more consistent associations, particularly when sedentary behavior is evaluated according to leisure-based screen time.

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