A Study on the Participation Rate of Short Stature in Physical Activity and Participation Constraint Factors

Background: Physical fitness affected by aortic elasticity which is increased appropriately with insuline growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Channa striata extract (CSE) supplementation increased arginine serum level and further lead to increase of IGF-1, endothelial dysfunction remodeling, and physical fitness. The current study aimed to explore the difference of physical fitness of short stature children with and without CSE supplementation. Method: This cross sectional study conducted to 100 short stature children (male 58; female 42; CSE 50; placebo 50) aged 8-12 years in Brebes, Central Java Indonesia. Short stature was defined as the height/age Z score between -2 and -3 based on WHO 2007 growth chart standard. Physical fitness was measured by modified Harvard step test as stated as VO2max, physical activity by physical activity record and stated as physical activity level (PAL). Data was analyzed by independent t-test and Pearson correlation. Results: VO2max level was higher in CSE 41.67 ± 6.967 ml/kg/minutes and placebo 41.16 ± 5.238 mL/kg/minutes, p=0.682. Hemoglobin level was higher in CSE than placebo (13.12 ± 0.932; 12.99 ± 0.878) g/dL; p=0.5020. All children revealed active category on PAL. The results showed a significant relationship between PAL and physical fitness, hemoglobin and PAL on CSE (p<0.05), however there was no correlation between hemoglobin level and physical fitness. Conclusion: Physical fitness in short stature children with CSE supplementation or placebo was good category. There was no differences between hemoglobin level and PAL in both of groups. There was no difference between physical fitness in short stature children with CSE supplementation or placebo. Keywords: physical fitness, short stature, physical activity, hemoglobin level

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Objectively assessed moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels among primary school children in Norway: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP)

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1403494818771207 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (21_suppl) ◽

pp. 38-47 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Wei Hai Deng ◽

Per Morten Fredriksen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Primary School ◽

School Children ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Age Groups ◽

Participation Rate ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels

Aims: The objective was to investigate moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels (MVPA) of primary school children at baseline of the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP), Norway. Methods: Data on 2123 children aged 6–12 years were included for analysis (75% participation rate). Average minutes per day in MVPA was objectively measured using accelerometry based on seven-day averages. The sample was analysed for age-, sex-, socioeconomic-, and season-related patterns. A linear regression investigated the moderating effect of these factors as well as body mass index and waist circumference. Results: Some 86.5% of the sample had at least 60 min/day MVPA, averaging 90.7 min/day. The main differences in daily averages were between age groups 6½–9 and 10–12 ( p < .05). Boys (95.8 min/day, 95% CI: 94.1–97.5) were more active than girls (85.6 min/day, 95% CI: 83.9–87.2) in all age groups ( p < .0001). MVPA was lower by 3.5 min ( p < .0001) per additional year of age in the linear regression (R2 = 0.176) and was reduced by 20 min less per day in MVPA in the winter months compared with the summer months ( p < .0001). Conclusions: Physical activity levels are already in decline from 6–7 years old and are likely to continue to decline into adolescence. Interventions must therefore focus on primary school children.

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Association of Physical Activity and Screen Time with Psychiatric Distress in Children and Adolescents: CASPIAN-IV Study

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics ◽

10.1093/tropej/fmy063 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 65 (4) ◽

pp. 361-372

Author(s):

Ehsaneh Taheri ◽

Ramin Heshmat ◽

Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh ◽

Gelayol Ardalan ◽

Hamid Asayesh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Computer Games ◽

Screen Time ◽

School Health ◽

Participation Rate ◽

Nationwide Survey ◽

Psychiatric Distress ◽

Multistage Sampling ◽

Watching Tv

AbstractBackgroundThere are limited studies about the association of physical activity (PA) and screen time (ST) with psychiatric distress (PD) among children and adolescents including Iranian populations.ObjectiveWe aimed to examine the independent and combined associations of PA and ST with PD among children and adolescents.MethodThis school-based nationwide survey was carried out among 14 880 students (50.8% boys and 75.6% urban inhabitants), of age 6–18 years by cluster and the stratified multistage sampling method from 30 provinces of Iran. The students and their parents completed two sets of questionnaires obtained from Global School Health Survey with several questions about the PD. The time spent on watching TV/video and computer games and PA were assessed by self-administered validated questionnaires.ResultsThe study had a participation rate of 90.6%. Of the studied students, 45.85%, 83.62%, 37.81% and 23.92% had depression, anger, insomnia and worthlessness, respectively. The prevalence of confusion, anxiety and worry was reported in 19.6%, 55.17% and 75.31% of the students, respectively. The combined effect of PA and that of ST showed that students with high PA and low ST had the lowest prevalence of PD, while the highest prevalence of these PD was observed among students with low PA combined with high ST (p < 0.05 for all).ConclusionsIncreasing PA and reducing ST should both be considered for improving the mental health status of children and adolescents.

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Leisure Behavior of Young Immigrants in Andalusia (Spain): The Process of Acculturation through Physical Activities and Sport

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph19010580 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 580

Author(s):

Juan Carlos Checa ◽

Ángeles Arjona ◽

Montserrat Monserrat ◽

Darío Salguero

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Second Generation ◽

Sport Participation ◽

Immigrant Students ◽

Participation Rate ◽

Residential Areas ◽

Structural Variables ◽

Two Phases ◽

Young Immigrants

The purpose of this paper is to understand the role that physical activity and sport plays during leisure time (LTPAS) in the social integration of young immigrants (Africans, Latin-Americans, and Eastern Europeans) in Andalusia, Spain. Method: With this aim, Physical Activity and Sport Acculturation Index (PASAI) data were collected through a survey of the immigrant population aged 15–20. The final sample consists of 440 surveys. The average age was 17.6 (SD = 2.9). 48.4% of them were men, 72% were single, and 72.8% had secondary-level studies. In terms of generation, the second-generation population represented 25.8% of the total, the 1.5 generation 43.5%, and the first generation 30.7%. The questionnaire was voluntarily answered by immigrant students in classrooms and was completed in the second stage via random surveys of residential areas to cover the quota of age and origin. A regression analysis was applied in two phases, generating two models. The first included independent socio-demographic variables; the second included structural variables. Results: First, the results show that immigrants have a low participation rate in physical activity and sport during their leisure time. Second, generation and origin are the main variables that predict variation in physical and sport participation.

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A Social-Ecological Analysis of Barriers to Sports and Physical Activity for Female University Students in China

10.31124/advance.15982128.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Min Li ◽

Xiaozhe Qin ◽

Dachao Zhang

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Ecological Model ◽

Participation Rate ◽

Social Ecological Model ◽

Ecological Analysis ◽

Physiological Factors ◽

Social Ecological ◽

Female Sports ◽

Sports And Physical Activity

<p>Female university students’ participation rates in sports and physical activity have been low for decades in China. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that impact female university students’ participation in sports and physical activities. This study is grounded in the theoretical underpinnings of a social-ecological model of influences on participation in sports and physical activity. The study was conducted in China and focuses on an identification of the factors that impact the participation rate of female university students aged 18 to 22. Questionnaires were distributed to 2000 female university students between the ages of 18 and 22 in 11 cities. The study yielded several interesting findings. First, female university students who infrequently participated in sports and physical activity primarily experienced strong intrapersonal barriers, whereas those who often engaged in sports and physical activity were more likely to encounter greater environmental barriers. Second, the factors examined using a social-ecological model that most affected female university students’ participation in sports and physical activity included personal physiological factors, participation and the support of people around them, site and natural environmental factors, and a lack of female sports facilities and exercise opportunities for women.</p>

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Trends in lifestyle 1986 - 99 in a 25- to 64-year-old population of the Northern Sweden MONICA project

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1080/14034950310001414 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 31 (61_suppl) ◽

pp. 31-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Bernt Lindahl ◽

Birgitta Stegmayr ◽

Ingegerd Johansson ◽

Lars Weinehall ◽

Göran Hallmans

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Smokeless Tobacco ◽

Time Trends ◽

Health Surveys ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Saturated Fat ◽

Participation Rate ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Northern Sweden ◽

Frequent Use

Aims: The authors explore the time trends in lifestyle factors in the Northern Sweden MONICA population, including physical activity, intake of certain foods, coffee and alcohol consumption, smoking, and the use of smokeless tobacco. Methods: Four health surveys during a 14-year time span were compared (1986, 1990, 1994, and 1999). The participation rate in all surveys was high. A questionnaire with similar or comparable questions about lifestyle factors was used across all health surveys. Results: A large variation was demonstrated in the consumption of saturated fat in dairy products across the surveys. The use of butter on bread and of 3% fat milk clearly declined in favour of using low-fat margarine and 1 - 1.5% fat milk. A decline in the intake of boiled or baked potatoes together with an increase in the intake of pasta and rice was demonstrated. There were no changes in leisure-time physical activity. The proportion of the population using tobacco was unaltered. In men, smoking declined during the period but simultaneously there was an increase in the use of smokeless tobacco. The use of ``boiled'' or Scandinavian coffee diminished and more frequent use of alcohol was seen, especially in men. Conclusion: Pronounced changes were seen in food consumption with a decrease in saturated fat intake, boiled coffee, and potatoes and an increase in alcohol, rice, and pasta consumption. No clear time trends were found in physical activity or in the use of tobacco.

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Dietary intake, physical activity and nutritional status in adults: the French nutrition and health survey (ENNS, 2006–2007)

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s0007114509274745 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 102 (5) ◽

pp. 733-743 ◽

Cited By ~ 118

Author(s):

Katia Castetbon ◽

Michel Vernay ◽

Aurélie Malon ◽

Benoit Salanave ◽

Valérie Deschamps ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Participation Rate ◽

National Sample ◽

Population Based ◽

Activity Level ◽

Nutrition And Health ◽

Cross Sectional

The French National Programme on Nutrition and Health (Programme national nutrition santé (PNNS)), the aim of which is to reduce nutrition-related chronic diseases, necessitates monitoring of nutritional characteristics. Our objective was to describe dietary intake, physical activity and nutritional status in a national sample of adults, especially according to current French recommendations. The study is based on a cross-sectional population-based survey using a multistage sampling design (Etude nationale nutrition santé (ENNS)). Between February 2006 and March 2007, 3115 18–74-year-old adults were included (participation rate 59·7 %). Energy, macronutrient and food consumption were estimated through three randomly distributed 24 h recalls, and compared to PNNS recommendations; physical activity was described using International Physical Activity Questionnaire guidelines; anthropometry, blood pressure and biochemical measurements were assessed according to national and international references. When compared to current recommendations, intake of carbohydrates (>50 % energy intake without alcohol: 26·4 %), SFA ( < 35 % total lipids: 18·5 %) and total fibre (>25 g/d: 13·7 %) was frequently unsatisfactory. While overall consumption of ‘meat, seafood and eggs’ was satisfactory, that of fruits and vegetables ( ≥ 400 g/d: 43·8 %) and seafood (two or more servings per week: 29·9 %) was frequently too low. The physical activity level was satisfactory at 63·2 %. Overweight was observed in 49·3 % of adults, while 30·9 % were hypertensive and 44·1 % had dyslipidaemia. Vitamin and iron-poor status was found to affect less than 10 % of the population. Based on the ENNS survey, overall nutrition remains a problem in France. Comparison of these data with those of other countries could contribute to a better understanding of variations in nutrition-related diseases.

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Cycling in the City: An In-Depth Examination of Bicycle Lane Use in a Low-Income Urban Neighborhood

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2011-0429 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Philip Noyes ◽

Lawrence Fung ◽

Karen K. Lee ◽

Victoria E. Grimshaw ◽

Adam Karpati ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Urban Communities ◽

Low Income ◽

Participation Rate ◽

Urban Neighborhoods ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Urban Neighborhood ◽

Local Residents ◽

Lane Utilization ◽

Bicycle Lane

Background:Regular physical activity such as biking can help prevent obesity and chronic disease. Improvements in cycling infrastructure are associated with higher overall cycling rates, but less is known about bike lane utilization in low-income urban neighborhoods.Methods:During the summer of 2009, 4 Central Brooklyn streets with bicycle lanes were studied using camcorders to record for a total of 40 hours. Video recordings were coded for behaviors and characteristics of cyclists and motorists. An intercept survey (N = 324, 42% participation rate) captured information on cyclist demographics, behaviors, and attitudes.Results:1282 cyclists were observed on study streets. Cyclists were primarily male (80.0%) and non-White (54.5%). 9.9% of motorists drove in the bike lane and parked vehicles blocked the bike lane for 9.6% of the observational period. Of cyclists surveyed, 69.4% lived locally, 61.3% were normal weight or underweight, and 64.8% met recommended levels of physical activity by cycling 30+ minutes/day on 5+ days of the past week.Conclusions:Bicycle lanes were used by local residents of a low-income urban neighborhood. Compared with neighborhood residents overall, cyclists reported better health and health behaviors. Enhancing infrastructure that supports active transportation may be effective in reducing health inequities in low-income urban communities.

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