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Jaroslava Kopcakova1,2, Zuzana Dankulincova Veselska3,4, Andrea Madarasova Geckova3,4,5
1Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, P. J. Safarik University in Kosice, Tr. SNP 1, 040 11, Kosice, Slovak Republic. jaroslava.kopcakova@upjs.sk.
International Journal of Public Health
|December 23, 2017
Summary
Adolescent physical activity and screen time are linked to school factors and urbanization. Access to sports facilities boosts activity, while active breaks and village living are associated with less screen time.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Adolescent physical activity and screen-based behaviors are critical public health concerns.
- Understanding the influence of school environment and urbanization is vital for promoting healthy lifestyles in youth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between physical activity and screen-based activities in adolescents.
- To investigate the role of school factors and the degree of urbanization in these associations.
- To determine if urbanization modifies these relationships.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study in Slovakia (n=9743, mean age 13.5).
- Employed multilevel logistic regression to analyze associations between physical activity, screen time, school factors, and urbanization.
- Data collected from 130 schools in 2014.
Main Results:
- Physical activity was positively associated with access to skating/tennis courts (OR=1.20).
- Physical activity was negatively associated with active breaks (OR=0.83).
- Screen-based activities were higher in small towns, towns, and cities compared to villages.
Conclusions:
- School environment and urbanization significantly influence adolescent physical activity and screen-based behaviors.
- Access to sports facilities and active breaks are key school-related factors.
- Urbanization plays a role, with villages showing less screen time compared to more urbanized areas.
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