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ArticlePediatric research2024

Thai Preschoolers' movement behaviors outside kindergarten: prevalence of meeting individual and integrated movement guidelines.

Areekul Amornsriwatanakul, Chutima Jalayondeja, Apichai Wattanapisit, Rattanaporn Chootong, Suchada Saovieng, Ampika Nantabancha, Vimolmas Tansathitaya, Terence Chua, Michael Chia

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  1. Global research on 24-hour movement behaviours guidelines in children and adolescents: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025
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Areekul AmornsriwatanakulCollege of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Salaya, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
Chutima JalayondejaFaculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Salaya, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
Apichai WattanapisitSchool of Medicine, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand.
Rattanaporn ChootongDepartment of Family and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Suchada SaoviengCollege of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Salaya, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
Ampika NantabanchaCollege of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Salaya, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
Vimolmas TansathitayaCollege of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon Sai 4 Salaya, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand. vimolmas.tan@mahidol.ac.th.
Terence ChuaPhysical Education & Sports Science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.
Michael ChiaPhysical Education & Sports Science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.

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Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to investigate movement behaviors of Thai preschoolers (aged 3-6 years) occurring outside kindergarten in urban areas across Thailand.

methodsSurveillance of digital Media in eArLy chiLdhood Questionnaire® was used to collect data from 1051 parents recruited from 12 schools. Descriptive statistics and logistic regressions were applied for data analysis.

resultsThai preschoolers engaged in physical activity (PA), sedentary screen time, and sleep on weekends significantly more than weekdays with no significant sex differences. Preschoolers met the sleep guidelines the most (62.3%), followed by PA guidelines (48.0%), and screen time (ST) guidelines the least (44.1%). Only 14.6% met the integrated movement guidelines, and 11% met none of the guidelines. Age was positively associated with meeting the PA guidelines, and negatively associated with meeting the sleep and integrated movement guidelines. The number of digital devices at home and geographical region influenced preschoolers in meeting the PA and ST guidelines.

conclusionsThai preschoolers' time spent on all forms of activities outside kindergarten was significantly more on weekends than weekdays with no sex disparity. The prevalence of meeting the integrated movement guidelines was low, and needs to be addressed through comprehensive programs including all forms of activities concurrently. IMPACT: Thai preschoolers engaged in physical activity (PA), screen time (ST), and sleep on weekends significantly more than weekdays with no significant sex differences. Only 14.6% of preschoolers met the integrated movement guidelines. Age had a significant relationship with meeting the PA, sleep, and integrated movement guidelines. Meeting the PA and ST guidelines in preschoolers was positively associated with the number of digital devices at home. Despite some limitations, this study presented preschoolers' time engaged in the three movement behaviors concurrently, and provided important inputs for development of the national strategic plan to promote PA among Thai children and youth.

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Child BehaviorExerciseChildChild, PreschoolCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGuidelines as TopicHumansMalePrevalenceSchoolsScreen TimeSedentary BehaviorSleepSoutheast Asian PeopleSurveys and Questionnaires

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