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[Physical activity and sedentary behavior among adolescent high school students]
Maria Cecília Marinho Tenório1, Mauro Virgilio Gomes de Barros, Rafael Miranda Tassitano
1Programa de Pós-graduação em Hebiatri, Universidade de Pernambuco. mariaceciliatenorio@gmail.com
Summary
Most adolescents are insufficiently active and engage in sedentary behavior. Factors like gender, location, and school schedule are linked to these unhealthy habits.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Adolescent physical activity and sedentary behavior are critical public health concerns.
- Understanding associated factors is essential for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of insufficient physical activity and sedentary behavior among adolescents.
- To identify demographic and school-related factors associated with these behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 4,210 high school students (14-19 years).
- Data collected via the Global School-based Student Health Survey.
- Physical activity and sedentary behavior defined based on self-reported hours; statistical analyses included Chi-square and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of insufficient physical activity was 65.1%.
- Significant factors included gender, residence, school timing, occupation, and physical education enrollment.
- Sedentary behavior prevalence was 40.9% on weekdays and 49.9% on weekends, associated with residence, school timing, occupation, physical education, gender, and age.
Conclusions:
- High prevalence of insufficient physical activity and sedentary behavior observed in adolescents.
- Specific factors identified require attention for public health strategies.
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