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SynthesisThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2016

A systematic review of the prevalence of sedentary behavior during the after-school period among children aged 5-18 years.

Lauren Arundell, Elly Fletcher, Jo Salmon, Jenny Veitch, Trina Hinkley

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 106 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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106 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  5. Determinants of change in accelerometer-assessed sedentary behaviour in children 0 to 6 years of age: A systematic review.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2019
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  7. Determinants of Diet and Physical Activity in Malaysian Adolescents: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019
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  14. Impact on Physical Fitness of the Chinese CHAMPS: A Clustered Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Lauren ArundellInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, Australia. lauren.arundell@deakin.edu.au.
Elly FletcherInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, Australia.
Jo SalmonInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, Australia.
Jenny VeitchInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, Australia.
Trina HinkleyInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIndependent of physical activity levels, youth sedentary behaviors (SB) have negative health outcomes. SB prevalence estimates during discretionary periods of the day (e.g., after-school), inform the need for targeted period-specific interventions. This systematic review aimed to determine children's and adolescents' SB prevalence during the after-school period.

methodsA computerized search was conducted in October 2015 (analysed November 2015). Inclusion criteria were: published in a peer-reviewed English journal; participants aged 5-18 years; measured overall after-school sedentary time (ST) objectively, and/or specific after-school SBs (e.g., TV viewing) objectively or subjectively; and provided the percentage of the after-school period spent in ST/SB or duration of behavior and period to calculate this. Where possible, findings were analyzed by location (e.g., after-school care/'other' locations). The PRISMA guidelines were followed.

resultsTwenty-nine studies were included: 24 included children (≤12 years), four assessed adolescents (>12 years) and one included both; 20 assessed ST and nine assessed SB. On average, children spent 41% and 51% of the after-school period in ST when at after-school care and other locations respectively. Adolescents spent 57% of the after-school period in ST. SBs that children and adolescents perform include: TV viewing (20% of the period), non-screen based SB (including homework; 20%), screen-based SB (including TV viewing; 18%), homework/academics (13%), motorised transport (12%), social SB (9%), and screen-based SB (excluding TV viewing; 6%).

conclusionChildren spent up to half of the after-school period in ST and this is higher among adolescents. A variety of screen- and non-screen based SBs are performed after school, providing key targets for interventions.

trial registrationPROSPERO registration number CRD42015010437.

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ExerciseHealth BehaviorSchoolsSedentary BehaviorAdolescentChildHumansTelevisionAdolescentsAfter-school hoursChildrenPrevalenceSedentary behavior

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PMID27549588
PMCPMC4994288

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