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Sedentary Behavior During School Recess in Southern Brazil
João Paulo de Aguiar Greca1, Diego Augusto Santos Silva2
11 Brunel University London, Middlesex, UK.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|December 7, 2016
Summary
Sedentary behavior is common during school recess, affecting over 40% of students. Girls and older children are more likely to be sedentary, highlighting a need for targeted physical activity interventions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Sedentary behavior is a growing public health concern among children and adolescents.
- Understanding recess physical activity patterns is crucial for developing effective health interventions.
- Previous research indicates variations in physical activity levels based on demographic factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of sedentary behavior during school recess in a Brazilian student population.
- To identify potential differences in sedentary behavior between boys and girls.
- To examine the relationship between sedentary behavior and age, screen time, and socioeconomic status.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 455 students (8-17 years) from a public school in Londrina, Brazil.
- Data collection utilized questionnaires to gather information on sedentary behavior and related factors.
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to determine the odds ratios and confidence intervals for sedentary behavior.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of sedentary behavior (40.7%) was observed during school recess.
- Girls exhibited significantly higher rates of sedentary behavior (54.5%) compared to boys (27.5%).
- Older students (13-17 years) were more sedentary (49.6%) than younger students (8-12 years) (30.1%).
Conclusions:
- School recess is a critical period where significant sedentary behavior occurs among Brazilian youth.
- Gender and age are significant factors associated with sedentary behavior during recess.
- Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary time in schools.
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