ArticleBioMed research international2018
Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Children and Adolescents in Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases in Morocco: A Systematic Review.The review of diabetic studies : RDS · 2021Pooled it
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- The Relationships between Physical Activity, Screen Time and Sleep Time According to the Adolescents' Sex and the Day of the Week.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on weekdays versus weekend days: a multi-country analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2021Article
- Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in Taiwanese Adolescents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- A cross-sectional study examining self-reported anthropometric measurements with adolescents' nutrition attitudes, obesity awareness and diet quality indices during the pandemic.Journal of pediatric nursingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundRegular physical activity in childhood and adolescent plays an important role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular health diseases, diabetes, and obesity in adulthood. However, little is known about physical activity levels (PA) and sedentary time among children and adolescents in Morocco.
objectiveTo examine gender, type of day, and age grade differences in objectively measured sedentary time, physical activity levels, and physical activity guideline attainment among children and adolescents in Morocco.
method172 children/adolescents (mean age = 10.92 ± 1.55 years, 49.4% are boys) were recruited for this study and wore a tri-axial accelerometer (GT3X+) for 7 consecutive days. Time spent in sedentary, PA levels, and daily steps were measured and compared according to gender, age grade, and the type of day (weekdays/weekends).
resultsIn weekdays children/adolescents spent more time in sedentary than weekends (p < 0.001). Boys were eight times more likely to meet the recommendation for at least 60 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day than girls (OR: 8.569; 95% [CI]: 4.23-17.32), p < 0.001.
conclusionThese findings highlight the need for effective and sustainable strategies and programs aiming to promote physical activity and to reduce sedentary behavior among children and adolescents in Morocco.
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