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Chunxiao Li1, Justin A Haegele2, Lifang Wu3
1Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Department of Health and Physical Education, Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Disability and Health Journal
|January 1, 2019
Summary
Deaf adolescents exhibit higher sedentary behavior and lower physical activity (PA) levels compared to hearing peers. Promoting social inclusion is key to increasing PA in deaf youth.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Physical Activity Research
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Deaf adolescents may have lower physical activity (PA) and higher sedentary time than hearing peers.
- Limited research exists comparing PA and sedentary time between deaf and hearing adolescents.
- Studies examining PA predictors in deaf adolescents are scarce.
Purpose of the Study:
- Compare PA levels and sedentary time in deaf versus hearing adolescents.
- Investigate predictors of PA, including gender and social inclusion, among deaf adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey design.
- Involved 98 deaf and 99 hearing adolescents.
- Measured PA, sedentary time, gender, and social inclusion.
Main Results:
- Deaf adolescents showed more sedentary behavior and less light PA, moderate-to-vigorous PA, and total METs.
- Few participants met WHO PA recommendations (4% deaf, 24% hearing).
- Gender negatively predicted total METs; social inclusion positively predicted PA in deaf adolescents.
Conclusions:
- Deaf adolescents may face barriers to PA participation.
- Interventions should focus on promoting social inclusion to enhance PA levels in this population.
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