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Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Children and Adolescents in Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
El Kari, Khalid
Saeid, Naima
El Harchaoui, Imane
Baddou, Issad
Benjeddou, Kaoutar
El Hamdouchi, Asmaa
El Mzibri, Mohamed
Aguenaou, Hassan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Regular 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.
Objective.
To 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.
Method.
172 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).
Results.
In 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.
Conclusion.
These 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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Baddou, Issad& El Hamdouchi, Asmaa& El Harchaoui, Imane& Benjeddou, Kaoutar& Saeid, Naima& El Mzibri, Mohamed…[et al.]. 2018. Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Children and Adolescents in Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129404
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Baddou, Issad…[et al.]. Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Children and Adolescents in Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129404
American Medical Association (AMA)
Baddou, Issad& El Hamdouchi, Asmaa& El Harchaoui, Imane& Benjeddou, Kaoutar& Saeid, Naima& El Mzibri, Mohamed…[et al.]. Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Children and Adolescents in Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129404
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1129404