ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Association between Young People's Neighbourhoods' Characteristics and Health Risk Factors in Saudi Arabia.
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- Association Between Physical Activity and Breakfast Skipping Among Saudi Adolescents: A Multi-City Analysis of the 2019 Global School-Based Student Health Survey.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Do School Athletes Really Eat Better? Nutritional and Body Composition Differences in Saudi Adolescents.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Determinants of Physical Activity Engagement Among Male Adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study of Athletes and Non-Athletes.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Physical activity participation and obesity-related risk behaviors among male Saudi adolescents: a social cognitive theory perspective.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Exploring Sedentary and Nutritional Behaviour Patterns in Relation to Overweight and Obesity Among Youth from Different Demographic Backgrounds in Saudi Arabia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionA neighbourhood's environmental characteristics can positively or negatively influence health and well-being. To date, no studies have examined this concept in the context of Saudi Arabian youth. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the association between a neighbourhood's environmental characteristics and health risk factors among Saudi Arabian youth.
methodsA total of 335 secondary-school students (175 males, 160 females), aged 15-19 years old, participated. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference measurements were taken, and physical activity (steps) was measured via pedometer. The perceived neighbourhood environment was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Environment Module (IPAQ-E).
resultsSignificant differences were found between the youths from urban, rural farm, and rural desert locations in terms of BMI, waist circumference, daily steps, accessibility, infrastructure, social environment, household vehicles, safety, and access to facilities ( DISCUSSION: Geographical location, cultural attitudes, lack of facilities, and accessibility impact youth physical-activity engagement and weight status; this includes environmental variables such as residential density, neighbourhood safety, household motor vehicles, and social environment.
conclusionsThis is the first study examining associations with neighbourhood environments in the youths of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Significant associations and geographical differences were found. More research and policy interventions to address neighbourhoods' environmental characteristics and health risk factors relative to Saudi Arabian youth are warranted.
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