Associations between Neighborhood Deprivation Index, Parent Perceptions and Preschooler Lifestyle Behaviors

Parental perceptions and use of neighborhood facilities are important factors that are related to children’s dietary intake and physical activity. The aim of this study was to examine the association between neighborhood deprivation index, parents’ perceptions of their neighborhood environment, and healthy/unhealthy markers of child dietary intake, physical activity, and TV screen time. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Dublin, Ireland. The lifestyle behaviors among children and parental perceptions of their neighborhood environment were reported by the parents of 276 children aged 3–5 years by using parent-completed questionnaires. Deprivation index was assessed using the geographic information system (GIS). Data were analyzed using binary logistic regression, adjusting for socio-demographic confounders. In adjusted models, high deprivation index was associated with parental perception of the neighborhood as unsafe for walking and cycling due to crime (OR 1.59, 95% CI 1.04–2.43, p = 0.031) and children’s low engagement in structured physical activity (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.17–0.72, p = 0.004). Parental perceptions of an unsafe neighborhood due to heavy traffic were negatively correlated with children’s active play (OR 0.73, 95% CI 0.55–0.95, p = 0.022). Children whose parents reported high satisfaction with the number of local sit-in and takeaway restaurants were 41% more likely to consume confectionary/sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) weekly. In this age group, parents play an important role in children’s lifestyle behaviors; therefore, a better understanding of parents’ perceptions and their use of neighborhood facilities could contribute to creating a healthy environment for this age group.

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Neighborhood Environment, Access to Places for Activity, and Leisure-Time Physical Activity in a Diverse North Carolina Population

American Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.4278/0890-1171-18.1.58 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 58-69 ◽

Cited By ~ 157

Author(s):

Sara L. Huston ◽

Kelly R. Evenson ◽

Philip Bors ◽

Ziya Gizlice

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

North Carolina ◽

Environmental Factors ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Heavy Traffic ◽

Leisure Activity ◽

Neighborhood Environment ◽

Neighborhood Characteristics ◽

Cross Sectional

Purpose. To examine associations between perceived neighborhood characteristics, access to places for activity, and leisure-time physical activity. Design. Cross-sectional telephone survey. Setting. Cabarrus, Henderson, Pitt, Robeson, Surry, and Wake counties in North Carolina. Subjects. Population-based sample of 1796 adults at least 18 years of age residing in the six counties. Measures. The 133-item questionnaire assessed self-reported leisure-time physical activity and perceptions of neighborhood characteristics (sidewalks, trails, heavy traffic, streetlights, unattended dogs, and safety from crime) and general access to places for physical activity. Results. Trails, streetlights, and access to places were positively associated with engaging in any leisure activity: unadjusted odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval [CI]); 1.62 (1.09–2.41), 1.57 (1.14–2.17), and 2.94 (1.91–4.52), respectively. Trails and access to places were positively associated with engaging in the recommended amount of leisure activity: 1.49 (1.00–2.22), and 2.28 (1.30–4.00), respectively). In multivariable logistic regression modeling including environmental factors and demographics, access to places was associated with any activity (2.23 [1.44–3.44]) and recommended activity (2.15 [1.23–3.77]), and trails were associated with recommended activity (1.51 [1.00–2.28]). Conclusion. Certain neighborhood characteristics, particularly trails, and access to places for physical activity may be associated with leisure activity levels. In this study, perceived neighborhood environmental factors and access to places for physical activity were strongly associated with race, education, and income.

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Indirect Health Effects of COVID-19: Unhealthy Lifestyle Behaviors during the Lockdown in the United Arab Emirates

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18041964 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1964

Author(s):

Hadia Radwan ◽

Mahra Al Kitbi ◽

Hayder Hasan ◽

Marwa Al Hilali ◽

Nada Abbas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Lifestyle Change ◽

Change Score ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Lifestyle Behaviors ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Results

Background: Lockdown measures were implemented in many countries to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, such restrictions could precipitate unintended negative consequences on lifestyle behaviors. The main objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and determinants of unhealthy behavior changes during the COVID-19 lockdown among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey of adults residing in the UAE was carried out during lockdown (n = 2060). Using a multi-component questionnaire, the collected data included questions regarding the following lifestyle changes: Increased dietary intake, increased weight, decreased physical activity, decreased sleep, and increased smoking. An unhealthy lifestyle change score was calculated based on the number of unhealthy lifestyle changes each participant reported. In addition, sociodemographic and living conditions information was collected. Descriptive statistics as well as simple and multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the prevalence and determinants of the unhealthy lifestyle changes considered in this study. Results: Among the unhealthy lifestyle changes examined, increased food intake was the most common (31.8%), followed by decreased physical activity (30%), increased weight (29.4%), decreased sleep (20.8%), and increased smoking (21%). In addition to identifying the correlates of each of the aforementioned lifestyle changes, the results of the multiple regression linear analyses revealed the following correlates for the overall unhealthy lifestyle change score: females (β = 0.32, CI: 0.22; 0.42), living in an apartment (β = 0.12, CI: 0.003; 0.23) and being overweight/obese (β = 0.24, CI: 0.15; 0.32) had higher scores, while older adults (>40 years) had lower scores (β = −0.23, CI: −0.34; −0.12). Conclusions: The COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in a high prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and practices among UAE residents. The findings of this study provided the evidence base for officials to design interventions targeting high-risk groups and aiming to improve healthy lifestyle factors among residents during the pandemic.

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The Relationship between Body Composition, Dietary Intake, Physical Activity, and Pulmonary Status in Adolescents and Adults with Cystic Fibrosis

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu14020310 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 310

Author(s):

Kevin J. Scully ◽

Laura T. Jay ◽

Steven Freedman ◽

Gregory S. Sawicki ◽

Ahmet Uluer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cystic Fibrosis ◽

Body Composition ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Healthy Volunteers ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Body Fat ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adolescents And Adults

Measures of body fat and lean mass may better predict important clinical outcomes in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) than body mass index (BMI). Little is known about how diet quality and exercise may impact body composition in these patients. Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) body composition, 24-h dietary recall, and physical activity were assessed in a cross-sectional analysis of 38 adolescents and adults with CF and 19 age-, race-, and gender-matched healthy volunteers. Compared with the healthy volunteers, participants with CF had a lower appendicular lean mass index (ALMI), despite no observed difference in BMI, and their diets consisted of higher glycemic index foods with a greater proportion of calories from fat and a lower proportion of calories from protein. In participants with CF, pulmonary function positively correlated with measures of lean mass, particularly ALMI, and negatively correlated with multiple measures of body fat after controlling for age, gender, and BMI. Higher physical activity levels were associated with greater ALMI and lower body fat. In conclusion, body composition measures, particularly ALMI, may better predict key clinical outcomes in individuals with CF than BMI. Future longitudinal studies analyzing the effect of dietary intake and exercise on body composition and CF-specific clinical outcomes are needed.

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A cross sectional study to estimate prevalence of obesity and its risk factors in adolescent school children in Western Maharashtra, India

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20183646 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (9) ◽

pp. 3072

Author(s):

Jagannath S. Shete ◽

Anjali V. Wagh

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

School Children ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Junk Food ◽

Age Group ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

Estimate Prevalence

Background: There is an increase in prevalence of childhood obesity and its chronic health effects especially in developing countries like India in last 2-3 decades. This study is small effort to know prevalence and risk factors causing obesity. Aim of the study was to estimate prevalence of obesity and its risk factors in school students of age group 11 to 16 years.Methods: About 207 adolescent school children from selected school were enrolled in the study. Research tool comprised of questions about demographic characteristics, daily physical activity, frequency of having junk food intake etc. Height and weight were measured on calibrated scales. For statistical analysis MS Excel and SPSS 16 were used.Results: Among participants 58.9% were boys. 66.7% students were in the 13 to 14 years of age group. As per body mass index, 46.9% children were underweight and 8.7% were obese. 77.3% participants were eating junk food more than once in a week.Conclusions: Health education on dietary habits and physical activity is needed for adolescent children to prevent development of obesity and complications related to it.

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Cross-sectional associations between maternal self-efficacy and dietary intake and physical activity in four-year-old children of first-time Swedish mothers

Appetite ◽

10.1016/j.appet.2018.01.026 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 125 ◽

pp. 131-138 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jeanett Friis Rohde ◽

Benjamin Bohman ◽

Daniel Berglind ◽

Lena M. Hansson ◽

Peder Frederiksen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Time

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Provider advice on physical activity and nutrition in twin pregnancies: a cross-sectional electronic survey

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-019-2574-2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kara M. Whitaker ◽

Meghan Baruth ◽

Rebecca A. Schlaff ◽

Hailee Talbot ◽

Christopher P. Connolly ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

The United States ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Lifestyle Behaviors ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Activity Restriction ◽

Electronic Survey ◽

Provider Advice ◽

Twin Pregnancies

Abstract Background Health care providers should counsel pregnant patients on physical activity and nutrition to improve pregnancy outcomes. However, little is known about provider advice on these lifestyle behaviors among women pregnant with twins, a growing population at high risk for pregnancy complications. We examined the prevalence and content of provider advice on physical activity and nutrition among women pregnant with twins. Methods A cross-sectional electronic survey was administered to 276 women who delivered twins in the past 3 years and received prenatal care in the United States. The proportion of women reporting provider advice on physical activity and nutrition during prenatal visits (yes/no) was assessed and open-ended questions examined the content of provider advice. Bivariate differences in participant characteristics, stratified by provider advice on physical activity and nutrition (yes/no), were assessed. Responses from open-ended questions were examined using a content analysis approach to identify commonly reported advice on physical activity and nutrition. Results Approximately 75 and 63% of women reported provider advice on physical activity and nutrition, respectively, during their twin pregnancy. Women who recalled advice on physical activity most commonly reported recommendations to walk at a light to moderate intensity level. However, few women reported physical activity recommendations consistent with current guidelines, and approximately 55% of women reported provider advice to limit or restrict activity during their pregnancy, including bedrest. Nutrition advice was focused on eating a healthy, balanced diet and increasing protein intake. More women reported self-initiating the conversation on physical activity with their provider (40%) compared to nutrition (21%). Despite limited advice, 70% of women reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the information they received from their provider on physical activity or nutrition. Conclusions The majority of women reported provider advice on physical activity and nutrition during their twin pregnancies. However, advice was limited in detail, and physical activity levels were commonly restricted, despite the lack of evidence that activity restriction is beneficial during pregnancy. More research is needed to determine the optimal physical activity and dietary patterns in twin pregnancies to facilitate clear and consistent provider counseling on these lifestyle behaviors.

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Can traditional games be an option in increasing the physical activity of women following mastectomy?

Biomedical Human Kinetics ◽

10.1515/bhk-2015-0014 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Małgorzata Bronikowska ◽

Michał Bronikowski ◽

Agata Glapa ◽

Bartosz Prabucki

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Women ◽

Age Groups ◽

Recovery Process ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Younger Women ◽

Younger Age ◽

Ring Net

SummaryStudy aim: the purpose of the present study was to investigate the potential of traditional games as a method of increasing the physical activity (PA) of women following mastectomy. A cross-sectional survey during the 20th ONCO Games was conducted and the sample included data from women divided into two groups: up to 50 years old (n = 26) and over 50 years old (n = 86).Material and methods: PA was assessed using a questionnaire, and the number of steps taking during 30-minute periods was measured using pedometers during each of the games. Exertion was evaluated using Borg’s Scale.Results: there was no difference in levels of coherence between the age groups. The group of younger women were statistically more active (M = 3.34 days/week) than the older group (M = 2.77 days/week). All the games were evaluated to be of light intensity, with ringo perceived as being statistically more fatiguing in the over 50 age group. The highest number of steps was performed during the game of ring-net-ball (M = 1903 steps/30 min) in both age groups, with older women performing statistically more steps. Similar situations were observed in the cases of pétanque and speedminton. In ringo, the situation was reversed. The lowest number of steps was recorded in pétanque in the younger age group (M = 296 steps/30 min).Conclusion: this study indicates that in the rehabilitation and recovery process after mastectomy, traditional games could be a bridging link between exercising and sports as they provide not just activity but also a unique and valuable social context.

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Are the Parents’ and Their Children’s Physical Activity and Mode of Commuting Associated? Analysis by Gender and Age Group

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17186864 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (18) ◽

pp. 6864

Author(s):

Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez ◽

Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado ◽

Yaira Barranco-Ruiz ◽

María Jesús Aranda-Balboa ◽

Palma Chillón

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Strong Association ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Age Group ◽

Continuous Variables ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Parent Child

Background: Some studies have reported a positive parent–child association between physical activity (PA), but few have examined the difference in these associations concerning both genders. The objective of this study was to establish the association between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and mode of commuting (MC) of the parents with their children by gender and age group. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 686 mothers and fathers (43.4 ± 6.5 years old) and their children (children 9.7 ± 1.7 y. and adolescents 14.0 ± 1.7 y.). Each participant completed a questionnaire on PA and MC. Chi-square test, odds ratio for categorical variables, and lineal regressions for continuous variables were used to examine the parent–child associations. Results: An inverse association was found between fathers–children in the weekend MVPA in children and between mothers–adolescents in out-of-school and weekend MVPA. An inverse association was found in MVPA between mothers-girls, and the different parents’ MC to work was positively associated with the MC to school in children and adolescents except for the association AC parents–adolescents. The AC was mainly associated between mothers and girls and boys. Conclusions: A weak association in parent–child MVPA but a strong association in MC between parent–child was found.

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