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Fothergill MA, Gill G, Graham PL. The beautiful game bringing families together: children's and parents' experiences of a family football programme. Health Promot Int 2024; 39:daad183. [PMID: 38195063 PMCID: PMC10776202 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daad183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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Children are consistently not achieving recommended levels of physical activity (PA) despite it being a compulsory requirement of the national curriculum in England. Fruit and vegetable consumption also falls below recommended levels for both adults and children. With school PA increasingly being outsourced, football foundations (linked to professional football clubs) are now prominent providers of children's PA. However, research exploring coach-led interventions in schools is limited with a particular gap in knowledge surrounding the qualitative experiences of children and parents/carers. The current study therefore aimed to explore the experiences of children and parents engaged in a 6-week family football programme. Family football is a free after-school programme engaging parents/carers and their children, to enhance their engagement in PA and healthy nutritional habits. A purposive sample of parents/carers and their children (N = 36) took part in qualitative focus groups to discuss their experiences of participating in family football. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed two themes: (i) healthy lifestyle facilitators and challenges and (ii) added value of programme participation. Children discussed programme content around nutritional practices and parents/carers discussed examples of where nutritional practices had improved at home, though some parents/carers and children highlighted persistent barriers to health improvement. Both parents/carers and children reflected on how the programme had enabled them to spend dedicated time with one another. The findings emphasize the significance of direct parent/carer involvement in school-based health interventions as well as the value of coach-led interventions in the enhancement of PA enjoyment, nutritional knowledge and connectedness of families within schools.
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- Melissa A Fothergill
- Department of Psychology, Northumbria University, Northumberland Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST, UK
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- School of Psychology,Newcastle University, Wallace Street, NE2 4DR, UK
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- Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus, NE7 7XA, UK
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Pino Gavidia LA, MacDermid JC, Brunton L, Doralp S. A qualitative study of healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health among single mothers in Canada. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294552. [PMID: 38011205 PMCID: PMC10681166 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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Single motherhood is associated with higher demands in home and family responsibilities that may exist in similar sized households with grandparents. These demands can compete with opportunities and resources for maintenance of healthy behaviours. This may have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic since supports outside the home may have been restricted by public health measures. A qualitative narrative study was conducted to explore these issues with 12 single mothers in Canada. Semi-structured interviews provided an in-depth understanding of the challenges and facilitators to maintaining healthy eating habits, physical activity levels, and mental health. Theory-driven content and structural analysis were applied through a descriptive thematic approach. Challenges to maintaining healthy eating behaviours included stay-at-home orders, limited budget, unhealthy food/cravings, and lack of motivation. In contrast, living with grandparents who provide help or having an understanding of healthy food were factors that facilitated engagement in healthy eating. Challenges to maintaining physical activity levels included lack of willpower, lack of time, and low energy. Whereas time on one's own, weighing scales or outdoor gear, and weather conditions promoted physical activity. Spirituality and gratitude were the main coping mechanisms used to deal with loneliness, unemployment, and depressive symptoms. Further research into the utility of gratitude as a coping mechanism could inform public health interventions that aim to increase levels of well-being among single mothers.
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- Lisbeth A. Pino Gavidia
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Ames ME, Robillard CL, Turner BJ, Garcia-Barrera M, Rush J, Craig SG. Associations between physical activity, affect regulation difficulties, and mental health among Canadian adolescents at two different points of the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychol Health 2022:1-17. [PMID: 36184947 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2022.2127718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Objective. Although physical activity declined with social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, youth who engaged in more physical activity experienced fewer mental health problems. If and how physical activity maintained its protective role throughout the ongoing pandemic remains unclear. This study models associations between three types of physical activity (indoor, outdoor, with parents), affect regulation, and anxious and depressive symptoms in two independent adolescent samples (T1: Summer 2020; T2: Winter 2020/21).Methods and Measures. Six hundred sixty-two Canadian adolescents (T1: Mage = 15.69, SD = 1.36; 52% girls; 5% trans+) and 675 Canadian adolescents (T2: Mage = 15.80, SD = 1.46; 50% girls; 6% trans+) participated in an online survey. Data included frequency of physical activity indoors, outdoors, and with parents, affect regulation difficulties, and measures of anxious and depressive symptoms.Results. Multiple-group path analysis showed indoor physical activity had an indirect effect on anxiety and depressive symptoms through affect dysregulation, but only at T1. Physical activity with parents was protective for adolescent anxiety and depressive symptoms at both T1 and T2 and had an indirect effect through affect dysregulation and suppression.Conclusion. Findings contribute to our understanding of how physical activity protects adolescent mental health, and point to strengthening family supports and recreation opportunities.
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- Megan E Ames
- University of Victoria, Department of Psychology, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Centre for Youth and Society, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of Victoria, Department of Psychology, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of Victoria, Department of Psychology, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Centre for Youth and Society, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of Victoria, Department of Psychology, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- York University, LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Yang CH, Wang S, Wang WL, Belcher BR, Dunton GF. Day-level associations of physical activity and sedentary time in mother-child dyads across three years: a multi-wave longitudinal study using accelerometers. J Behav Med 2022; 45:702-715. [PMID: 35753007 PMCID: PMC10617572 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-022-00335-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Understanding associations between mothers' and children's physical activity and sedentary behavior on more fine-grained timescales can provide insights into real-time intervention opportunities. This study examined the extent to which mothers' and their children's device-measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time (SDT) were associated at the day level during non-school time. Mother-child dyads (N = 193; baseline Mean ages = 40.69 ± 6.11 [mother] and 9.57 ± 0.89 [child] years) provided 3,135 paired days of accelerometry data from six bi-annual waves across three years. Controlling for covariates, multilevel models revealed that mothers' and their children's MVPA and SDT were positively associated at the day level during non-school time, both on weekdays and weekends. During weekdays, the day-level association for SDT was stronger for older than younger children, and the day-level association for MVPA was stronger for boys than girls. Designing family-based interventions targeting school-age children and their mothers during non-school time across the week may be useful for promoting active lifestyles.
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- Chih-Hsiang Yang
- Department of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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Kunicki ZJ, Kattelmann KK, Olfert MD, Franzen-Castle L, Colby SE, Mathews DR, White AA. Dyadic Analysis of a Self-report Physical Activity Measure for Adult-Youth Dyads. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2022; 53:440-447. [PMID: 33611737 DOI: 10.1007/s10578-021-01144-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Adult physical activity levels influence youth physical activity levels, but the nature of this relationship is still unknown. Most research focusing on this topic has been conducted with accelerometers, which are ideal since self-report physical activity measures can be biased. However, self-report measures for physical activity are useful to include in studies to gather information at low-cost. The purpose of this study was to further develop a self-report adult-youth dyad measure of physical activity. This study was conducted using secondary data analysis of the physical activity measures used in an intervention on behavioral nutrition (iCook 4-H). Participants were a sample of 214 adults (M = 39.0, SD = 8.0 years) and youth (M = 9.4, SD = 0.7 years) pairs. Accelerometer data was collected for a subset of youth (n = 122). There was dependency between the adult-youth physical activity data, and a dyadic confirmatory factor analysis model showed good fit to the data and achieved metric invariance, a measure to determine if the same construct was being measured in both youth and adults. Invariance was confirmed across matched versus unmatched sex pairs and some evidence of invariance with youth accelerometer data. Based on study findings, when using self-report measures of physical activity, researchers should measure both members of the adult-youth dyad to get more accurate measurements. Further validation of these findings is needed using an objective physical activity measure, like accelerometers, with all participants and more diverse samples.
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- Zachary J Kunicki
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University, 345 Blackstone Boulevard, Box G-BH, Providence, RI, 02096, USA.
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- Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences, South Dakota State University, Box 2203, Brookings, SD, SWG 443, USA
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- Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design, West Virginia University, G016 Agricultural Science Building, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Nutrition and Health Sciences Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 110 Ruth Leverton Hall, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, 5735 Hitchner Hall, Orono, ME, USA
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- School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, 5735 Hitchner Hall, Orono, ME, USA
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Rainham DG, Bennett M, Blanchard CM, Kirk SFL, Rehman L, Stone M, Stevens D. Parents and Children Should Be More Active Together to Address Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behaviours. Front Public Health 2022; 10:633111. [PMID: 35462818 PMCID: PMC9024119 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.633111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Increasing rates of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviours among children and the youth are important determinants of chronic disease. Supporting children's participation in organised physical activities like sports has been promoted as a public health strategy to increase physical activity. Evidence shows that successful interventions are family-focused, although research on how parental eating and physical activity behaviours influence children's behaviours is deficient. In this commentary, we argue that interventions for countering physical inactivity and sedentary behaviours should include greater focus on home and social environments, specifically the influence and involvement of parents, siblings, and friends in supporting these health behaviours. We conclude that the design of interventions to prevent chronic diseases in children should also consider more carefully the conditions in which the behaviours of children and their parents occur. This means encouraging parents and children to be active together to address physical inactivity and sedentary behaviours, while being mindful of unintended consequences of focusing on one behaviour over another.
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- Daniel G Rainham
- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- *Correspondence: Daniel G Rainham
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- Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Scott-Andrews KQ, Lane A, Rock S, Robinson LE. Considerations for a Social Media Physical Activity Program: Exploratory Study. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2022; 5:e26008. [PMID: 35156926 PMCID: PMC8887632 DOI: 10.2196/26008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Social media may be a powerful platform to combat parents' and children's low physical activity levels. OBJECTIVE This study surveyed parents' beliefs about physical activity in order to expand the extant literature concerning the interest in and the design of an effective and feasible social media physical activity (SMPA) program. METHODS Primary caregivers (n=250; 215 [86%] mothers, 164 [65.6%] White) of children aged 6-12 years completed an online questionnaire. Interest was examined through responses on the questionnaire; beliefs (ie, perceptions, knowledge, and support) about physical activity were examined using Spearman correlations; and to support the SMPA program design, researchers examined a combination of multiple-choice and free-response questions. For the free-response questions, the researchers performed open coding related to perceived benefits, barriers, and motivators. RESULTS Parent respondents (n=215, 86%) were interested in a SMPA program tailored for families. Regarding beliefs, parents exhibited a monotonic relationship between 2 questions related to perceptions of physical activity levels in their children (rs(250)=.310, P<.001), knowledge about physical activity and motor skills (rs(250)=.328, P<.001), and support of physical activity and motor skills (rs(250)=.385, P<.001). Parents perceived benefits of a SMPA program, highlighting family time and health. Barriers included time constraints, a lack of motivation, and environmental factors. CONCLUSIONS Parents are interested in supporting healthy family behaviors using a SMPA program. An effective program should emphasize motor skill activities, be fun and family oriented, and incorporate incentives, goal setting, and advice and tips. SMPA also needs to address identified barriers, such as those regarding time and environment.
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- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Scott-Andrews KQ, Miller AL, Templin TJ, Hasson RE, Robinson LE. The Feasibility and Challenges of Conducting Online Research to Examine Movement Behavior in Parents and Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Public Health 2022; 9:720083. [PMID: 35071148 PMCID: PMC8777209 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.720083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The global pandemic of COVID-19 shifted the methodology of this research project. The purpose of this perspective article is to discuss the feasibility and challenges of converting an in-person mixed methods study that examined associations among and beliefs about physical activity, motor competence, and perceived competence to an online format with parents and children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recruitment was conducted through a University research registry, social media, and public listservs. All correspondence with participants was through email and secure platforms. Physical activity was assessed with accelerometers mailed to participants. Motor competence was assessed through participant-filmed trials of motor skills. Perceived competence was assessed with the Self-Perception Profile for Adults and Children delivered on Qualtrics. Semi- structured interviews to examine beliefs were conducted over Zoom. Approximately 200 families expressed interest in the study, 76 parent-child dyads consented and assented, and 61 parent-child dyads completed at least one component of the study. It is feasible to conduct online research that contributes to scientific knowledge and has potential advantages. However, various challenges need to be considered regarding the application of online research. These challenges included recruitment, the data collection process, and data quality. Future research needs to address these challenges by utilizing wide-reaching and diverse recruitment methods, easing participants' burden with technology, and developing motor competence and perceived competence assessments that can be administered online. The way research was conducted changed due to COVID-19 and adapting to and/or integrating online methods is both necessary and feasible, but modifications must be taken into consideration.
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- Katherine Q Scott-Andrews
- Child Movement Activity and Developmental Health Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Childhood Disparities Research Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Child Movement Activity and Developmental Health Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Zhao M, You Y, Chen S, Li L, Du X, Wang Y. Effects of a Web-Based Parent-Child Physical Activity Program on Mental Health in Parents of Children with ASD. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:12913. [PMID: 34948523 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182412913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Parents of children with ASD experience a higher incidence of mental health difficulties, including stress, depression, and anxiety, than parents of children without ASD. According to studies related to ASD, parent–child physical activity programs are an effective approach to encourage both parents and their children with ASD to exercise together, thus improving the mental health of parents due to this interactive family activity. The purpose of the present study was to explore the effects of this web-based parent–child physical activity program on the mental health of parents of children with ASD. A total of 94 parent–child pairs consented to participate in this study, and 75 parent–child pairs completed the study. Three instruments—DASS-21, PSI-4-SF, and WHOQOL-26—were used to measure mental health, parental stress, and quality of life, respectively. A randomized controlled trial design was implemented to examine the effectiveness of the 10-week web-based parent–child physical activity program on improving the mental health of parents of children with ASD. The results showed that after the 10-week parent–child physical activity program, there were significant differences in overall DASS-21 and PSI-4-SF for the experimental group, compared with control group (p < 0.05), which indicated that the parent–child physical activity program has a positive influence on mental health in parents of children with ASD. One sub-area of WHOQOL-26 between the experimental and control groups across pre-/post-testing intervals also showed greater reductions in the item of psychological health (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the findings demonstrated the efficacy of the web-based parent–child physical activity program for improving mental health in parents of children with ASD.
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Andermo S, Rydberg H, Norman Å. Variations in perceptions of parenting role related to children's physical activity and sedentary behaviours - a qualitative study in a Northern European context. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1550. [PMID: 34391388 PMCID: PMC8364006 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11537-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The aim of the study was to increase understanding of the variation in parental perceptions of their roles and responsibilities in relation to children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviours. Methods This qualitative study was based on data from the Healthy School Start intervention study II, in the form of recorded motivational interviewing (MI) sessions with mothers and fathers participating in the intervention. Forty-one MI sessions where parents discussed physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour were selected for analysis. Data analysis was performed using a phenomenographic approach. Results Three categories describing a structural relationship of parents’ different views on their own role in relation to their child’s habits were identified: 1) The parent decides – Child physical activity according to my beliefs and views as a parent and where I, as a parent, decide, 2) Parent-child interaction – child physical activity is formed in interaction between me as a parent and my child or 3) The child/someone else decides – The child or someone other than me as a parent decides or has the responsibility for my child’s physical activity. All three categories included four subcategories of specific activities: organised activity, activity in everyday life, being active together and screen time, describing practical approaches used in each of the three categories. Conclusions This study found variation in mothers’ and fathers’ perceptions of their roles and responsibilities for their child’s physical activity and sedentary behaviours related to specific types of activities. The results indicate areas where parents need support in how to guide their children and how parental responsibility can have a positive influence on children’s physical activity and sedentary habits.
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- Susanne Andermo
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden
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Wäsche H, Niermann C, Bezold J, Woll A. Family health climate: a qualitative exploration of everyday family life and health. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1261. [PMID: 34187447 PMCID: PMC8240432 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11297-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background The family is an important social environment for children’s, adolescents’ and adults’ health. However, studies mostly focused on dyadic and unidirectional influences of parents on their children. Studies addressing influences arising from daily family life and including family-level influences are rare and the existing studies solely focus on the relevance for children’s health or health-related behaviors. We use a qualitative approach to explore how daily family life and its inherent health-related cues affect family members’ physical activity and eating behavior. Methods Semi-structured interviews utilizing an interview guide were conducted. Since we aimed to examine family life, we analyzed both parents’ and their children’s views on health-related interaction patterns and family environmental influences on individuals’ health-related behavior. Twenty-two members of seven families were interviewed. Transcripts of the interviews were systematically analyzed following Grounded Theory principles. Results The interviews revealed that various individual as well as environmental factors shape health-related aspects of daily family life. A model was developed that organizes these influencing factors on family life with regard to health-related interactions and the emergence of the Family Health Climate (FHC) – reflecting shared perceptions and cognitions regarding a healthy lifestyle within families – and its consequences. Family interactions and family time, often realized through shared family meals, are key factors for families’ health with regard to nutrition and physical activity. The FHC showed to affect various aspects related to health behavior of individual family members. Conclusions The model sheds light on underlying processes and mechanisms of family life that influences individuals’ health-related behavior. Based on a better understanding of the association between family life and individual health behavior the development of family-based interventions can be informed. Furthermore, the insights can help to guide further research focusing on families as a system.
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- Hagen Wäsche
- Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Ziesler CPØ, Staff AC, Sugulle M, Moe K. Low physical activity levels 1 year after pregnancy complications. Pregnancy Hypertens 2021; 25:136-142. [PMID: 34126420 DOI: 10.1016/j.preghy.2021.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Women with previous preeclampsia (PE), gestational hypertension (GH), or gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Physical activity (PA) is an important CVD risk modifier. We aimed to assess PA levels, using a validated objective method, and other modifiable CVD risk factors in women with these previous pregnancy complications. STUDY DESIGN One year postpartum we assessed PA levels for 1 week in women with previous PE (n = 68), GH (n = 26), GDM (n = 23), and normotensive pregnancies (n = 65), using the ActiGraph-wGT3X-BT™ accelerometer. OUTCOME MEASURES We assessed adherence to American PA guidelines (≥150 min/week of moderate or ≥75 min/week of vigorous intensity PA), and time spent in moderate and vigorous PA. We also assessed steps/day, blood pressure and anthropometric indices. RESULTS Recommended PA levels were achieved in only 50%, 39%, and 35% following PE, GH, and GDM, respectively, not significantly different from controls (52%). Differences in moderate and vigorous PA levels and steps/day between the groups were non-significant, except from lower vigorous PA in women with previous GDM. Elevated blood pressure (systolic BP ≥ 120 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥ 80 mmHg) was more common after PE and GH. Overweight rates were significantly higher in PE, GH, and GDM groups compared to controls. CONCLUSIONS Less than half of women achieved recommended PA levels 1 year postpartum. This did not differ significantly between women with previous PE, GH, or GDM compared to controls. Measures to increase PA in postpartum women are warranted, especially in women with pregnancy complications associated with high risk of premature CVD.
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- Charlotte P Ø Ziesler
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Postbox 1171 Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway; Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Postbox 1171 Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway; Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Postbox 1171 Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway; Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Postbox 1171 Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway; Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, 0450 Oslo, Norway; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baerum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Sogneprest Munthe-Kaas vei 100, 1346 Gjettum, Norway.
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Dobell A, Pringle A, Faghy MA, Roscoe CMP. Educators Perspectives on the Value of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills for Early Years Foundation Stage Children in England. Children (Basel) 2021; 8:338. [PMID: 33925938 DOI: 10.3390/children8050338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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There is a lack of information available for physical education (PE) provision in the early years foundation stage (EYFS), prompting concern about what is currently delivered in schools and the values behind the approaches taken. Using semi-structured interviews, this study investigated educators’ perspectives on the value of PE and physical activity (PA) for EYFS children across England in relation to opportunities for, barriers to, and benefits of PA and PE. This study collected important stakeholder views and can help shape the impact and implementation of fundamental movement skills (FMS) and PA interventions at the EYFS.
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Filanowski PM, Camhi SM, Whiteley JA, Iannotti RJ, Milliken LA. Predictors and Acceptability of Shared Physical Activity Participation in Parent–Child Dyads. Transl J ACSM 2021. [DOI: 10.1249/tjx.0000000000000154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Keech JJ, Hatzis D, Kavanagh DJ, White KM, Hamilton K. Parents' role constructions for facilitating physical activity‐related behaviours in their young children. Australian Journal of Psychology 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/ajpy.12195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Jacob J. Keech
- School of Applied Psychology and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, QLD, Australia,
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- School of Applied Psychology and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, QLD, Australia,
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia,
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- School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia,
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- School of Applied Psychology and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, QLD, Australia,
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Burgueño R, Morales-ortíz E, Macarro-moreno J, Medina-casaubón J, Cueto-martín B. Effects of the “MAMI Deporte®” Family Sports Program on Parents’ Motivation towards Sport Participation: A Randomized Controlled Intervention. Sustainability 2020; 12:7477. [DOI: 10.3390/su12187477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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As most parents do not meet physical activity (PA) recommendations, new PA promotion strategies need to be developed considering the role of motivation as an essential underlying factor of PA behavior. Recreational sports programs practiced in the family would represent an effective strategy to promote PA for the entire family in general, and for parents in particular. Building upon self-determination theory, the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the Active Methodology for Improving Sports Initiation (MAMI Deporte®) program on parents’ behavioral regulation. The participants were 58 parents (50% men) and 78 children (48.71% boys), who were randomized into a control group (29 parents and 39 children), which followed its habitual sports activity over 8 months, and an experimental group (29 parents and 39 children), which completed the MAMI Deporte® program. Specifically, the MAMI Deporte® program focused on simultaneous participation between parents and children in multisports activities, including 32 lessons distributed into 2 h/week for 8 months. Pre-and-post-intervention measures were collected. The results showed significant differences in the parents’ level of intrinsic motivation, integrated regulation, identified regulation and introjected regulation in favor of the experimental group. Nonsignificant effects were found for gender. These results were discussed, highlighting the internalization process of the value of sport in the family experienced by parents after the MAMI Deporte® family-based sports program.
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Ross A, Wood L, Searle M. The indirect influence of child play on the association between parent perceptions of the neighborhood environment and sense of community. Health Place 2020; 65:102422. [PMID: 32846325 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The neighborhood is a critical setting that broadly affects health, although specific mechanisms that link relationships between the neighborhood environment and indicators of health are still emerging. Children playing is a simple, but underexplored marker that may explain how the neighborhood built environment is related to a psychological sense of community. A telephone survey was conducted among parents with children in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area (n = 251) to gather information on perceptions of the built environment, parent attitudes and physical activity behaviors, children's play, and sense of community in the neighborhood. Results of a structural equation modeling analysis (SEM) indicated that children playing in the neighborhood partially explained the relationship between perceptions of the built environment and sense of community (β = 0.031, CI = 0.007-0.067). Parent perceptions of the built environment were positively associated with both children playing (β = 0.229, CI = 0.120-0.341) and sense of community (β = 0.360, CI = 0.220-0.505), and children playing (β = 0.135, CI = 0.027-0.243) and parent attitudes (β = 0.440, CI = 0.319-0.546) were positively related to sense of community. As planners and community advocates consider strategies to build a sense of community within neighborhoods, the importance of favorable environmental conditions that facilitate children's play should be considered.
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- Allison Ross
- Arizona State University, College of Health Solutions, 425 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA.
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- The University of Western Australia, Centre for the Built Environment and Health, School of Population Health, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley 6009, Australia.
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- Arizona State University, School of Community Resources & Development, 411 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85004-0685, USA.
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Korcz A, Krzysztoszek J, Łopatka M, Ludwiczak M, Górska P, Bronikowski M. The Role of Family Time Together in Meeting the Recommendation for Physical Activity among Primary School Children. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:ijerph17113970. [PMID: 32503321 PMCID: PMC7312669 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17113970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Family time may have an influence on children’s physical activity (PA) participation or may contribute to increased sedentary behaviour. The aim of this paper was to examine whether spending family time is associated with the PA of children aged 10–11. Cross-sectional data on 158 primary school children (80 girls and 78 boys) with a mean age of 10.6 ± 0.49 years were collected. Weight and height were used to calculate body mass index. The level of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was determined with a physical activity screening measure. Participants wore a Vivofit® wrist band activity tracker to measure their daily number of steps. The Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children questionnaire was used to obtain information from children about the frequency of activities undertaken by the family. Analyses entailed descriptive statistics of the total sample and by gender, t-test, and the Mann–Whitney U-test to examine the gender differences and Spearman’s correlation coefficients. It was found that 32.3% of the children did not accomplish at least 60 min per day on ≥5 of the seven days and more than 75.9% of them did not accumulate at least 12,000 or more steps daily. More boys than girls tended to be sufficiently active and met the guideline of at least 60 min per day on ≥5 of the seven days (70.5% and 65.0%, respectively) or 12,000 steps per day (25.8% and 10.0%, respectively). The number of steps during the weekday was significantly and inversely associated both in girls and in boys with active family time (r = −0.27 and r = −0.25, respectively), and with total family time (r = −0.28) and non-active family time (r = −0.25) only in boys. Average MVPA was also inversely correlated with active family time (r = −0.31), non-active family time (r = −0.24), and total family time (r = −0.29) in boys. The correlation effect size values ranged between small to medium significant differences for these measures. The findings underscore the need for community-based PA programmes designed for whole families to meet the recommended PA of children and also to develop and promote active leisure activities among families.
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- Agata Korcz
- Department of Didactics of Physical Activity, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland; (J.K.); (M.Ł.); (M.L.); (P.G.); (M.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Didactics of Physical Activity, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland; (J.K.); (M.Ł.); (M.L.); (P.G.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Didactics of Physical Activity, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland; (J.K.); (M.Ł.); (M.L.); (P.G.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Didactics of Physical Activity, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland; (J.K.); (M.Ł.); (M.L.); (P.G.); (M.B.)
- Mikołaj Kopernik School of Communications, Przełajowa 4, 61-622 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Didactics of Physical Activity, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland; (J.K.); (M.Ł.); (M.L.); (P.G.); (M.B.)
- Chair and Department of Bromatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Marcelińska 42, 60-354 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Didactics of Physical Activity, Poznan University of Physical Education, Królowej Jadwigi 27/39, 61-871 Poznań, Poland; (J.K.); (M.Ł.); (M.L.); (P.G.); (M.B.)
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Kanning M, Do B, Mason TB, Belcher BR, Yang CH, Dunton GF. Doing exercise or sport together with one's child is positively associated with mothers' momentary affect in daily life, but not with higher levels of overall physical activity. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:715. [PMID: 32430050 PMCID: PMC7236447 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08864-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical inactivity is a widespread problem with a great need for innovative intervention concepts to overcome it. Epidemiological studies have identified working women in high-income Western countries to be at greater risk for physical inactivity. The current study included working mothers and examined within-subject associations between doing exercise/sport together with one's child and five different affective states, and with light physical activity (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). METHOD During 1 week, mothers (N = 192) completed up to eight ecological momentary assessment (EMA) surveys a day to assess momentary affect and certain situational circumstances (e.g., doing exercise/sport, being together with child). Physical activity was assessed objectively with waist-worn accelerometers. RESULTS Multilevel analysis showed that doing exercise/sport together with one's child was associated with higher positive affect and lower negative affect compared to being active alone. However, greater frequency of doing exercise/sport together with children was negatively associated with MVPA. CONCLUSION Due to the positive effect on momentary affect, combining spending time together with one's child and simultaneously doing exercise/sport might be a good strategy of pairing two relevant personal goals. However, this strategy was not associated with sufficient MVPA.
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- Martina Kanning
- Department of Sport Science, Chair of Social and Health Sciences, University of Konstanz, Universitätsstraße 10, 78464, Constance, Germany.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Preventive Medicine and Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Laukkanen A, Sääkslahti A, Aunola K. "It Is Like Compulsory to Go, but It Is still pretty Nice": Young Children's Views on Physical Activity Parenting and the Associated Motivational Regulation. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:E2315. [PMID: 32235476 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17072315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Physical activity parenting (PAP) is consistently correlated with children's physical activity (PA). Children's perception of PAP has garnered little attention given that it mediates the relationship between PAP and child PA outcomes. This study aimed to examine 7-10-year-old children's perspectives on PAP practices and how they relate to their motivational regulation of PA. A total of 79 children 7-10 years of age participated in 19 semi-structured focus group interviews. Through qualitative theory-guided content analysis, using frameworks of parenting dimensions and self-determination theory (SDT), we found that children's perceptions of high responsiveness and low demandingness in PAP-according to SDT, autonomy support, involvement, and structure-were associated with satisfaction of all three psychological basic needs-autonomy, competence, and relatedness. In contrast, perceptions of high demandingness and low responsiveness in PAP, i.e., coercive control, were associated with dissatisfaction of autonomy need. However, perceptions of high demandingness and high responsiveness in PAP, specifically parental expectations and facilitation of PA, were associated with satisfaction of competence need. It seems possible to identify different types of PAP practices associated with children's motivation for PA. Different forms of parental demandingness with differing motivational outcomes were uniquely identified from the children's perceptions of PAP.
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Nur H, Ridwan A, Atik T, Lalu S M, Megawahyuni A, Wahyuni, Wahdaniyah, Sutria E. Makassar ethnic community perception about pre-eclampsia: A study phenomenology. Enfermería Clínica 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.07.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Berry DC, Gonzales C, Montano NP, Perreira KM, Ammerman AS, Crandell J, Evenson KR, Faith MS, Waters H, Linares C, Cόrtes YI, Perrin EM. Rationale, design, and methodology for the healthy mothers-healthy children study: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Nutr 2019; 5:58. [PMID: 32153971 PMCID: PMC7050912 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-019-0322-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hispanic women and children who become overweight or obese are at risk for developing prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease later in life. Interdisciplinary interventions which target Hispanic women and their 3-5-year old children to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors, manage adiposity and weight in mothers, and prevent excessive adiposity and weight gain trajectory in their children offer promise to break the intergenerational cycle. METHODS Using a randomized two-group, repeated measures experimental design, the goal of the proposed study is to investigate the efficacy of a 12-week nutrition and physical activity program including education, coping skills training, and home-based intervention in Hispanic women and their 3-5-year old children. The program includes 6 months of continued monthly contact to help overweight and obese Hispanic mothers and their children improve adiposity, weight (trajectory for children), health behaviors (nutrition and physical activity), and self-efficacy We will partner with two federally qualified health departments in Durham and Chatham counties, North Carolina to enroll participants. We will partner with community centers to deliver the intervention. A total of 294 Hispanic women with a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 and 294 Hispanic 3-5-year old children with a ≥ 25th BMI percentile will be enrolled over 4 years and randomized to the experimental or equal attention control group. Data will be collected at Time 1 (0 months [baseline]) to Time 2 (9 months [completion of the intervention]) and Time 1 to Time 3 (15 months [after 6 months with no contact from the study staff]). Data collected will include adiposity and weight in mothers and children (primary outcomes). Secondary outcomes will include health behaviors and self-efficacy in the mothers and in the children. We will also evaluate the cost of delivering the program for public health departments. We will use general linear mixed models to test the hypotheses. DISCUSSION Decreasing overweight and obesity in Hispanic women and slowing adiposity and weight gain trajectory in young Hispanic children is urgently needed to decrease morbidity, mortality, and future health care costs. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03866902. (March 7, 2019).
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- Diane C. Berry
- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7460 USA
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7460 USA
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7460 USA
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- Department of Social Medicine, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 333 South Columbia Street, MacNider Hall, Room #348 / CB #7240, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7240 USA
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB#7426, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB#7426, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-8050 USA
- Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Biostatistics, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-8050 USA
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 8050, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-8050 USA
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- School and Educational Psychology, University of Buffalo Graduate School of Education, 420 Baldy Hall, North Campus, Buffalo, New York 14260-1000 USA
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- Health Economics Research, Milken Institute, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, California 90401 USA
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7460 USA
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7460 USA
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- Division of Primary Care, Department of Pediatrics, Duke Center for Childhood Obesity Research, Duke University School of Medicine, DUMC 102645, 146 Civitan Building, 2213 Elba Street, Durham, NC 27705 USA
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Filanowski PM, Iannotti RJ, Crouter SE, Vermeulen A, Schmidt EM, Hoffman JA, Castaneda-Sceppa C, Milliken LA. The Effects of Varying Structured Physical Activity Duration on Young Children's and Parents' Activity Levels. Res Q Exerc Sport 2019; 90:578-588. [PMID: 31430227 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1639600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine whether structured physical activity (PA) in a family-based community exercise program affects PA of young children and parents. Method: Twenty-two children (mean ± SD; age, 4.9 ± 2.1 years) and their parents (age, 34.3 ± 7.6 years) participated in unstructured PA sessions followed by either short- or long-duration structured PA sessions, while wearing an ActiGraph GT9X activity monitor on their right hip to estimate PA. Independent t-tests compared children's and parents' PA during short- and long-structured PA sessions. Paired t-tests compared short- versus long-structured PA sessions. A mixed model ANOVA compared PA during unstructured versus structured sessions and between children and parents. Results: Children spent proportionately more time in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and had higher accelerometer counts/min than parents during short-structured PA (children:60.9 ± 18.8% vs. parents:17.7 ± 6.8%, children:3870 ± 742 vs. parents:1836 ± 556 counts/min, p < .05) and long-structured PA (children:61.1 ± 20.1% vs. parents:12.6 ± 4.9%, children:3415 ± 758 vs. parents:1604 ± 633 counts/min, p < .05). No statistical differences were found between short- and long-structured PA sessions for proportion of time spent in MVPA or counts/min for children or parents (all, p > .05). Children spent proportionally more time in MVPA and had higher counts/min during unstructured PA compared to structured PA (unstructured MVPA:54.4 ± 3.9% vs. structured MVPA:38.2 ± 4.2%, unstructured counts/min:3830 ± 222 vs. structured counts/min:2768 ± 239 counts/min; p < .05). Conclusions: Children were more active than parents during both the unstructured and structured PA sessions. However, unstructured PA sessions resulted in 63-77% and 10-11% of PA recommendations for children and adults, respectively. Family-based exercise programming can provide an opportunity for children and their parents to attain MVPA during the week.
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Corr M, McMullen J, Morgan PJ, Barnes A, Murtagh EM. Supporting Our Lifelong Engagement: Mothers and Teens Exercising ( SOLE MATES); a feasibility trial. Women Health 2019; 60:618-635. [PMID: 31709910 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2019.1688446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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This study aimed to examine the feasibility of the Supporting Our Lifelong Engagement; Mothers and Teens Exercising (SOLE MATES) program. SOLE MATES, a single-arm six-week feasibility trial, comprised six face-to-face sessions. Participants were mothers (n = 27) with daughters (n = 31) aged 12-16 years. Data were collected in Ireland between January 2018 and March 2018. Feasibility benchmarks examined recruitment, data collection, acceptability, resources and participant responses. The primary outcome was daughters' step counts, measured via sealed pedometer for seven consecutive days at baseline and six weeks. Secondary outcomes included mothers' step counts, measures of communication, co-participation in activity, health-related quality of life and parenting practices. Feasibility benchmarks were reached or exceeded, except for retention. Eligibility rates were 93.4%, and baseline activity levels were low. Program content, measures and facilitators were acceptable, demonstrated through a mean score of 4.14 (SD 0.3) on a 5-point Likert Scale. Daily steps increased in mothers (2,875 increase, p = .009) and daughters (1,393 increase, p = .007). Positive feasibility metrics demonstrated the program's appeal. Participant responses for outcome measures also indicated program success. However, the relatively homogenous sample and relatively poor initial participation rate were study limitations. The intervention should be evaluated in a randomized controlled trial.
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- Méabh Corr
- Department of Arts Education and Physical Education, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick , Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Northern Colorado , Greeley, Colorado, USA
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- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Education, University of Newcastle , Newcastle, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Education, University of Newcastle , Newcastle, Australia
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- Department of Arts Education and Physical Education, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick , Limerick, Ireland
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Wright KT, Bryden PJ, Fletcher PC. Moving and Improving: Investigating Programming and Familial Influences on Physical Activity for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Physical Activity and Health 2019; 3:45-56. [DOI: 10.5334/paah.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Somers JA, Curci SG, Luecken LJ. Infant Vagal Tone and Maternal Depressive Symptoms: A Bottom-Up Perspective. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol 2019; 50:105-117. [PMID: 31219700 DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2019.1622122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Children vary in their susceptibility to environmental exposures such as maternal depression, but little is known about how children shape those same environments. When raising an infant with low arousal, mothers at risk of depression may experience decreased parenting self-efficacy and increased depressive symptoms. We evaluated a longitudinal mediated moderation model that hypothesized interactive effects of infant vagal tone (indexed by respiratory sinus arrhythmia [RSA]) and maternal postpartum depressive (PPD) symptoms on maternal depressive symptoms in early childhood via parenting self-efficacy. Among a sample of 322 very low-income Mexican American mother-infant dyads (46% male infants), infant RSA was assessed at 6 weeks of age; mothers (Mage = 27.8, SD = 6.5) reported PPD symptoms every 3 weeks from 6 weeks to 6 months, parenting self-efficacy at 18 and 24 months, and depressive symptoms at 18 and 36 months. Higher PPD symptoms predicted higher maternal depressive symptoms at 36 months, especially among mothers whose infants had lower resting RSA. The interactive effect of PPD symptoms and infant RSA on 36-month depressive symptoms was partially mediated by lower parenting self-efficacy. Lower infant RSA may exacerbate the detrimental effects of PPD symptoms on subsequent maternal well-being via damage to mothers' beliefs in their ability to parent effectively.
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The current study aimed to explore perceived barriers and benefits of walking of overweight and obese adults. Fifteen face-to-face, semistructured interviews were conducted. Content and thematic analyses were used. Findings revealed that informants were aware of more benefits from walking than barriers. Gaining health and fitness, losing weight, the opportunity to walk in a group, and setting goals and sharing achievements were more sited benefits of walking. Confusion about walking guidelines and walking location perceived as barriers to walking. The findings of this study would be applied to develop walking intervention.
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- Mohammad A Kadir
- a Department of Marketing , Griffith University , Nathan , Queensland , Australia
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- a Department of Marketing , Griffith University , Nathan , Queensland , Australia
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- a Department of Marketing , Griffith University , Nathan , Queensland , Australia
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Kruk M, Zarychta K, Horodyska K, Boberska M, Scholz U, Radtke T, Luszczynska A. From enjoyment to physical activity or from physical activity to enjoyment? Longitudinal associations in parent–child dyads. Psychol Health 2018; 33:1269-1283. [DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2018.1489049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Magdalena Kruk
- Wroclaw Department of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Wroclaw Department of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Wroclaw Department of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Wroclaw Department of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Wroclaw Department of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Wroclaw, Poland
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Freire K, Pope R, Coyle J. What are the drivers of cross-generational physical activity? Exploring the experiences of children and parents. J Public Health (Oxf) 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-018-0979-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Tanaka C, Okuda M, Tanaka M, Inoue S, Tanaka S. Associations of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Primary School Children with Their Parental Behaviors and Supports. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2018; 15:E1995. [PMID: 30217021 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15091995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Revised: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background: The associations of objectively evaluated moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time between primary school children and their fathers or mothers have not been fully understood. Therefore, we tested the associations in children. Methods: The participants were first to sixth grade boys (n = 166, 9.4 ± 1.6 years) and girls (n = 202, 9.4 ± 1.6 years) and their parents (fathers, n = 123 and mothers, n = 321). MVPA and sedentary time were measured using triaxial accelerometry. The relationship between parental support which was assessed by self-reported questionnaire and children’s MVPA was also examined. Results: MVPA in the children was positively correlated with maternal MVPA after adjustment for the children’s gender, grade, body mass index z-score, paternal or maternal age, and school (p < 0.001). However, paternal or maternal sedentary time and paternal MVPA showed no significant association with sedentary time or MVPA in children. On the other hand, the percentage of MVPA in children who spent more time with their mothers on weekends was significantly lower than those who spent less time (p = 0.034). Children whose mothers watched their sports events had a significantly higher percentage of MVPA than those whose mothers did not watch these events (p = 0.008). There were no associations between children’s MVPA and paternal support. Conclusions: The findings of this study demonstrate the significance of maternal MVPA and support.
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Hartson KR, Gance-Cleveland B, Amura CR, Schmiege S. Correlates of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Among Overweight Hispanic School-aged Children. J Pediatr Nurs 2018; 40:1-6. [PMID: 29776474 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore potential correlates of physical activity and sedentary screen time behaviors among overweight Hispanic school-aged children, ages 7 to 14years. DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted an exploratory correlation analysis using baseline data of 40 child-parent dyads from the "Mind Exercise Nutrition Do It!" program conducted in the Western United States. RESULTS Child self-esteem and parental vegetable intake were moderately associated with physical activity, while parental vegetable intake and child fruit intake were strongly associated with physical activity among males. Physical activity was not significantly associated with body mass index percentile, sedentary screen time behaviors, or body esteem. Only decreased body esteem in males was correlated with sedentary screen time behaviors. CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Understanding the correlates of physical activity and sedentary screen time behaviors in this underrepresented population allows nurses to better understand the connections between physical activity and other aspects of well-being in children. Further investigation is needed to determine how these relationships can be incorporated into physical activity interventions that improve the health of overweight Hispanic school-aged children.
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Tibbitts B, Porter A, Sebire SJ, Metcalfe C, Bird E, Powell J, Jago R. Action 3:30R: protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility study of a revised teaching assistant-led extracurricular physical activity intervention for 8- to 10-year-olds. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2017; 3:69. [PMID: 29225913 PMCID: PMC5719560 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-017-0213-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Approximately half of 7-year-old children do not meet physical activity (PA) recommendations. Interventions targeting primary school children’s afterschool discretionary time could increase PA. Teaching assistants (TAs) are a school resource and could be trained to deliver after-school PA programmes. Building on earlier work, this paper describes the protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility study of a teaching assistant-led after-school intervention aimed at increasing PA levels of year 4 and 5 children (8–10 years old). Methods Phase 1—pre-baseline: 12 schools will be recruited. In all schools, self-reported PA will be measured in all consenting year 3 and 4 children. In four schools, pupils will additionally wear a waist-worn Actigraph accelerometer for 7 days. Phase 2—baseline: schools will be randomised to one of two enhanced recruitment strategies being tested for children: (1) a club briefing and (2) the briefing plus a taster Action 3:30 session. Up to 30 children per school will be able to attend Action 3:30 sessions and will provide baseline data on height, weight, psychosocial variables and accelerometer-measured PA. Phase 3—intervention and follow-up: Schools randomised into intervention or control arm. Intervention schools (n = 6) will receive a 15-week after-school programme when children are in years 4 and 5, run by TAs who have attended a 25-h Action 3:30 training programme. Control schools (n = 6) will continue with normal practice. Follow-up measures will be a repeat of baseline measures at the end of the 15-week intervention. Phase 4—process evaluation: session attendance, perceived enjoyment and perceived exertion will be assessed during the intervention, as well as the economic impact on schools. Post-study qualitative assessments with TAs, school contacts and pupils will identify how the programme could be refined. Accelerometer-determined minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day will be calculated as this is likely to be the primary outcome in a future definitive trial. Discussion The Action 3:30 cluster randomised feasibility trial will assess the public health potential of this intervention approach and provide the information necessary to progress to a definitive cluster randomised controlled trial. Trial registration ISRCTN34001941. Registered 01/12/2016.
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- Byron Tibbitts
- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK
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- Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Health and Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Health and Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK.,The National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care West (NIHR CLAHRC West), University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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Uijtdewilligen L, Brown HE, Müller-Riemenschneider F, Lim YW, Brage S, van Sluijs EM. A systematic review of methods to measure family co-participation in physical activity. Obes Rev 2017; 18:1454-1472. [PMID: 28967183 PMCID: PMC6219698 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Revised: 06/18/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The family environment is key in influencing children's health behaviours. Encouraging family co-participation in physical activity may therefore be an effective approach to increasing children's physical activity levels. Yet, little is known about how to best assess family co-participation in physical activity. This review summarizes methods to measure family co-participation in physical activity, which was defined as joint physical activities including at least one healthy child (0-18 years) and one other family member. Methods were identified through a systematic literature search, cross-referencing pre-selected reviews and contacting research groups. Thirty-seven measurement methods were included. Questionnaires were the most common method used, with the majority assessing frequency of co-participation and few also assessing duration and type. Reliability and internal consistency of scales were often reported, but rarely specified for the item(s) relevant to co-participation. Other methods of measuring co-participation included diaries, event history calendars, direct observations and accelerometry combined with diary, ecological momentary assessment or global positioning systems (GPS). Whilst a large number of measurement methods of family co-participation in physical activity exist, few are comprehensive and/or report acceptable psychometric properties. Future work should focus on reaching consensus in defining family co-participation in physical activity, and subsequently developing reliable and valid measures.
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- L Uijtdewilligen
- National University of Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) and MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- National University of Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Singapore, Singapore.,Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charite University Medical Centre Berlin, Germany
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- National University of Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Singapore, Singapore
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- UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) and MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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- UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) and MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
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Harrington DW, Jarvis JW, Manson H. Parents' Perceived Barriers to Accessing Sports and Recreation Facilities in Ontario, Canada: Exploring the Relationships between Income, Neighbourhood Deprivation, and Community. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2017; 14:E1272. [PMID: 29065524 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14101272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 10/12/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sports and recreation facilities provide places where children can be physically active. Previous research has shown that availability is often worse in lower-socioeconomic status (SES) areas, yet others have found inverse relationships, no relationships, or mixed findings. Since children's health behaviours are influenced by their parents, it is important to understand parents' perceived barriers to accessing sports and recreation facilities. Data from computer assisted telephone interviews with parents living in Ontario, Canada were merged via postal codes with neighbourhood deprivation data. Multivariable logistic regression modeling was used to estimate the likelihood that parents reported barriers to accessing local sports and recreation facilities. Parents with lower household incomes were more likely to report barriers to access. For each unit increase in deprivation score (i.e., more deprived), the likelihood of reporting a barrier increased 16% (95% CI: 1.04, 1.28). For parents, the relationships between household income, neighbourhood-level deprivation, and barriers are complex. Understanding these relationships is important for research, policy and planning, as parental barriers to opportunities for physical activity have implications for child health behaviours, and ultimately childhood overweight and obesity.
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BACKGROUND Many mothers and young children are not meeting physical activity guidelines. Parent-child coparticipation in physical activity (ie, shared physical activity) provides opportunities for social modeling and might be associated with child physical activity. There is very little information about shared physical activity using objective measures. METHODS Participants (N = 17 mother-young child dyads) completed a demographic survey and height/weight measurements, and wore a Bluetooth® accelerometer for 1 week. Accelerometers were initialized using the proximity function to yield both individual and proximity [a minute-by-minute log of whether the 2 accelerometers were in- or out-of-range (∼50 m or less)] data. Shared physical activity was calculated in MATLAB by overlaying individual and proximity accelerometer data. RESULTS Mother-child dyads spent approximately 2 hours per day in shared time that was mostly shared sedentary activities. Less than 1% of shared minutes per day were spent in shared moderate to vigorous physical activity. CONCLUSIONS Mothers and young children spent a small portion of their day in shared activities. Most mother-child shared time was spent in sedentary or light activities rather than moderate to vigorous physical activity. This method for objectively measuring shared physical activity provides novel information about the context in which physical activity occurs and could be used to understand patterns of physical activity among other dyads.
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Laukkanen A, Pesola AJ, Finni T, Sääkslahti A. Parental Support and Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Children: A Yearlong Cluster-Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial. Res Q Exerc Sport 2017; 88:293-306. [PMID: 28586293 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2017.1329924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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PURPOSE We studied whether physical activity (PA) counseling for parents influenced the level of parental support of children's PA and leisure-time PA in children of different levels of initial parental support. We hypothesized that the initial level of parental support would moderate the intervention efficacy. METHOD Children (n = 44, Mage = 6.09 ± 1.17 years) and their parents (n = 61) randomly assigned to an intervention group received counseling for 6 months. Children in the control group (n = 47, Mage = 6.12 ± 1.11 years) and their parents (n = 63) did not receive any counseling. Parental support was assessed using the Family Physical Activity Environment Questionnaire, and children's leisure-time PA was recorded using triaxial accelerometers at baseline, at 6 months, and at 12 months. The efficacy of the intervention was tested by linear mixed-effects modeling adjusted for confounding variables (Model 1) and additionally for children's participation in organized PA or sports (Model 2). RESULTS Parents within the lowest initial parental support intervention tertile significantly increased their support, and their children's mean level of leisure-time PA significantly improved compared with the corresponding controls during the counseling period. On the other hand, intervention was found to have an unfavorable influence especially in the PA of children of initially highly supportive parents. CONCLUSION Targeting PA counseling for parents with low support of their children's PA could contribute to better family-based PA counseling efficacy.
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Jago R, Solomon-Moore E, Macdonald-Wallis C, Thompson JL, Lawlor DA, Sebire SJ. Association of parents' and children's physical activity and sedentary time in Year 4 (8-9) and change between Year 1 (5-6) and Year 4: a longitudinal study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2017; 14:110. [PMID: 28818108 PMCID: PMC5561613 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-017-0565-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Parents could be important influences on child physical activity and parents are often encouraged to be more active with their child. This paper examined the association between parent and child physical activity and sedentary time in a UK cohort of children assessed when the children were in Year 1 (5–6 years old) and in Year 4 (8–9 years old). Methods One thousand two hundred twenty three children and parents provided data in Year 4 and of these 685 participated in Year 1. Children and parents wore an accelerometer for five days including a weekend. Mean minutes of sedentary time and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) were derived. Multiple imputation was used to impute all missing data and create complete datasets. Linear regression models examined whether parent MVPA and sedentary time at Year 4 and at Year 1 predicted child MVPA and sedentary time at Year 4. Change in parent MVPA and sedentary time was used to predict change in child MVPA and sedentary time between Year 1 and Year 4. Results Imputed data showed that at Year 4, female parent sedentary time was associated with child sedentary time (0.13, 95% CI = 0.00 to 0.27 mins/day), with a similar association for male parents (0.15, 95% CI = −0.02 to 0.32 mins/day). Female parent and child MVPA at Year 4 were associated (0.16, 95% CI = 0.08 to 0.23 mins/day) with a smaller association for male parents (0.08, 95% CI = −0.01 to 0.17 mins/day). There was little evidence that either male or female parent MVPA at Year 1 predicted child MVPA at Year 4 with similar associations for sedentary time. There was little evidence that change in parent MVPA or sedentary time predicted change in child MVPA or sedentary time respectively. Conclusions Parents who were more physically active when their child was 8–9 years old had a child who was more active, but the magnitude of association was generally small. There was little evidence that parental activity from three years earlier predicted child activity at age 8–9, or that change in parent activity predicted change in child activity. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12966-017-0565-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Russell Jago
- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK.
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol, Oakfield House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BN, UK.,School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK
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Lindqvist AK. Physiotherapists enabling school children's physical activity using social cognitive theory, empowerment and technology. European Journal of Physiotherapy 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2017.1322141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Jago R, Solomon-Moore E, Macdonald-Wallis C, Sebire SJ, Thompson JL, Lawlor DA. Change in children's physical activity and sedentary time between Year 1 and Year 4 of primary school in the B-PROACT1V cohort. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2017; 14:33. [PMID: 28449679 PMCID: PMC5408437 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-017-0492-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine how children's and parents' physical activity changes from Year 1 (5-6) to Year 4 (8-9 years of age). METHODS Data are from the Bristol (UK) B-PROACT1V cohort. Fifty-seven primary schools were recruited when the children were in Year 1, with 1299 children and their parents providing data. Forty-seven schools were re-recruited in Year 4, with 1223 children and parents providing data (685 of whom participated in Year 1). Children and at least one parent wore an accelerometer for 5 days including a weekend and mean minutes of sedentary time, moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) and accelerometer counts per minute (CPM) were derived. Multiple imputation was used to impute missing data for all 1837 families who took part, including those who participated at just one time. Paired t-tests examined if there was statistical evidence of change in accelerometer measures. RESULTS Multiple imputation and observed data were comparable and results using complete observed data were mostly the same as those using imputed data. Imputed data showed that mean boys' CPM decreased from 747 to 673 (difference in mean 74 [95% CI 45 to 103]) and girls' from 686 to 587 (99 [79 to 119]). Boys' time spent in MVPA reduced from 72 to 69 (3 [0 to 6]) and girls' from 62 to 56 (7 [4 to 9]) minutes per day. There were increases in sedentary time for both boys (354 to 428 min, 74 [61 to 88]) and girls (365 to 448, 83 [71 to 96]). There was no evidence of change in parent CPM or MVPA. Mothers' sedentary time increased by 26 min per day [16 to 35]. CONCLUSIONS There were similar increases in sedentary time in girls and boys between age 5-6 and 8-9, and decreases in MVPA that were more marked in girls. The similarity of multiple-imputed and complete observed data suggest that these findings may not be markedly affected by selection bias. Result support early interventions to prevent the age-related decline in children's physical activity.
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- Russell Jago
- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT UK
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol, Oakfield House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BN UK
- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS UK
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Solomon-Moore E, Sebire SJ, Thompson JL, Zahra J, Lawlor DA, Jago R. Are parents' motivations to exercise and intention to engage in regular family-based activity associated with both adult and child physical activity? BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2017; 2:e000137. [PMID: 28879025 PMCID: PMC5569264 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2016-000137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIM To examine the associations between parents' motivation to exercise and intention to engage in family-based activity with their own and their child's physical activity. METHODS Cross-sectional data from 1067 parent-child pairs (76.1% mother-child); children were aged 5-6 years. Parents reported their exercise motivation (ie, intrinsic motivation, identified regulation, introjected regulation, external regulation and amotivation) as described in self-determination theory and their intention to engage in family-based activity. Parents' and children's mean minutes of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) and mean counts per minute were derived from ActiGraph accelerometers worn for 3 to 5 days (including a mixture of weekdays and weekend days). Multivariable linear regression models, adjusted for parent sex, number of children, indices of multiple deprivation and clustering of children in schools were used to examine associations (total of 24 associations tested). RESULTS In fully adjusted models, each unit increase in identified regulation was associated with a 6.08 (95% CI 3.27 to 8.89, p<0.001) min-per-day increase in parents' MVPA. Parents' external regulation was associated with children performing 2.93 (95% CI -5.83 to -0.03, p=0.05) fewer minutes of MVPA per day and a 29.3 (95% CI -53.8 to -4.7, p=0.02) accelerometer count-per-minute reduction. There was no evidence of association for the other 21 associations tested. CONCLUSIONS Future family-based physical activity interventions may benefit from helping parents identify personal value in exercise while avoiding the use of external control or coercion to motivate behaviour.
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- Emma Solomon-Moore
- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- School for Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.,MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Stearns JA, Rhodes R, Ball GDC, Boule N, Veugelers PJ, Cutumisu N, Spence JC. A cross-sectional study of the relationship between parents' and children's physical activity. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:1129. [PMID: 27793153 PMCID: PMC5086053 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3793-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Though parents' physical activity (PA) is thought to be a predictor of children's PA, findings have been mixed. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between pedometer-measured steps/day of parents' and their children and potential moderators of this relationship. We also assessed the parent-child PA relationship as measured by questionnaires. METHODS Six-hundred and twelve 7-8 year olds and one of their parents wore Steps Count (SC)-T2 pedometers for four consecutive days. Parents reported their PA from the last seven days and their child's usual PA. Hierarchical linear regressions were used to assess the parent-child PA relationships, controlling for covariates. Gender (parent, child), gender homogeneity, weight status (parent, child), weight status homogeneity, and socioeconomic status (SES) variables (parent education, household income, area-level SES) were tested as potential moderators of this relationship. Partial r's were used as an estimate of effect size. RESULTS Parents' steps was significantly related to children's steps (r partial = .24). For every 1,000 step increase in parents' steps, the children took 260 additional steps. None of the tested interactions were found to moderate this relationship. Using questionnaires, a relatively smaller parent-child PA relationship was found (r partial = .14). CONCLUSION Physically active parents tend to have physically active children. Interventions designed to get children moving more throughout the day could benefit from including a parent component. Future research should explore the mechanisms by which parents influence their children, and other parent attributes and styles as potential moderators.
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- Jodie A. Stearns
- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, 1-155 Van Vliet Complex, AB T6G 2H9 Edmonton, Canada
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- School of Exercise Science and Physical Health Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, 1-155 Van Vliet Complex, AB T6G 2H9 Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Institut national de la recherche scientifique- Institut Armand-Frappier, Unité d’épidémiologie et biostatistique/Unit of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Laval, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, 1-155 Van Vliet Complex, AB T6G 2H9 Edmonton, Canada
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Vokacova J, Badura P, Pavelka J, Kalman M, Hanus R. Brief report: Changes in parent-adolescent joint activities between 2002 and 2014 in the Czech Republic, Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. J Adolesc 2016; 51:1-5. [PMID: 27244479 DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Joint family activities (JFA) are linked to healthy adolescent development. The aim of the present study is to report time trends in JFA between 2002 and 2014. The sample concerned 16 396 adolescents aged 11, 13, and 15 years (48.4% boys) from the 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 surveys of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study in the Czech Republic. The overall changes in JFA were evaluated using logistic regression. Compared with 2002, there was a slight increase in four out of the six selected JFA in 2014. In particular, the likelihood of engaging in joint active activities (sports and walks) increased in the 2002-2014 period. Conversely, nowadays adolescents watch TV with their parents less frequently. Moreover, families today do not eat together as often as in 2002, which might have negative consequences for healthy adolescent development. Adolescents aged 11 get involved in JFA more than their older counterparts.
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- Jana Vokacova
- Department of Social Sciences in Kinanthropology, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Active Lifestyle, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Active Lifestyle, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Active Lifestyle, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Rebold MJ, Lepp A, Kobak MS, McDaniel J, Barkley JE. The Effect of Parental Involvement on Children's Physical Activity. J Pediatr 2016; 170:206-10. [PMID: 26725460 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.11.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2015] [Revised: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/25/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the amount, intensity, enjoyment, and preference of children's physical activity in a controlled gymnasium setting under 3 experimental, social conditions: alone, with a parent watching, and with a parent participating. STUDY DESIGN Children (n = 10 girls, 10 boys), 3-6 years old, along with 1 parent (n = 17 mothers, 3 fathers) per child participated in each social condition on separate days for 30 minutes in which they could choose from a variety of physical and/or sedentary activities. RESULTS A greater number of accelerometer counts (P ≤ .02) were accumulated during the parent participating (109,523 ± 32,155 counts) condition than the alone (67,938 ± 37,857 counts) and parent watching (85,624 ± 44,985 counts) conditions. Counts during parent watching were also greater (P = .01) than alone. More time (P ≤ .008) was allocated to sedentary activities during the alone (16.2 ± 9.6 minutes) condition than parent watching (9.6 ± 9.3 minutes) and parent participating (3.8 ± 5.1 minutes). Children liked (P ≤ .02) the parent participating (9.9 ± 0.45 cm) condition more than alone (8.0 ± 2.72 cm) and parent watching (8.7 ± 1.52 cm). A greater (P < .001) proportion of children identified the parent participating (80%) as their preferred condition over either the parent watching (10%) or alone (10%) conditions. CONCLUSIONS Parental participation during physical activity (or at minimum direct supervision) may be an important component in the development of physical activity environments intended to maximize physical activity behavior in children.
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- Michael J Rebold
- Department of Exercise Science, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA; College of Education, Health and Human Services, Kent State University, Kent, OH.
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- College of Education, Health and Human Services, Kent State University, Kent, OH
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- College of Education, Health and Human Services, Kent State University, Kent, OH
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- College of Education, Health and Human Services, Kent State University, Kent, OH
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- College of Education, Health and Human Services, Kent State University, Kent, OH
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McMurray RG, Berry DC, Schwartz TA, Hall EG, Neal MN, Li S, Lam D. Relationships of physical activity and sedentary time in obese parent-child dyads: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:124. [PMID: 26851940 PMCID: PMC4744403 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-2795-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Accepted: 01/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Research suggests physical activity is linked to obesity. Further, the physical activity of healthy parents and their children is associated with each other. However, this relationship has not been examined in obese parents and their obese children. METHODS The purpose of this study was to compare the physical activity and sedentary time of obese, low-income, ethnic minority parents and their children on weekdays and weekend days using accelerometry. Data were obtained from eight rural sites in the middle and eastern part of North Carolina (N.C.), United States (U.S.) from 2007-2010 using a rolling enrollment. One hundred and ninety-nine obese parents (94 % female) and their obese children (54 % female) wore accelerometers simultaneously for three weekdays and one weekend day. Total physical activity, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time and proportions were determined. RESULTS Parents' and children's total physical activity and MVPA levels were lower on weekend days than weekdays. Total counts per minute for children on weekdays and weekend days were greater than for parents (p < 0.001). Total counts per minute were more highly correlated on weekend days than weekdays (r = 0.352, p < 0.0002 versus r = 0.165, p < 0.025). Parents' performed MVPA for 14 (SD = ±25) and 9 (SD = ±16) minutes/day on weekdays and weekend days, respectively; children performed MVPA for 37 (SD = ±25) and 31(SD = ±38) minutes/day for weekdays and weekend days, respectively. Correlations between parents and children for MVPA were higher on weekend days versus weekdays (r = 0.253 and 0.177, respectively; p < 0.015). Associations for sedentary time followed a similar trend, with r = 0.33 (p < 0.0002) for weekend days and r = 0.016 (p < 0.026) for weekdays. Associations between obese parent-child dyads on sedentary time were stronger for girls, while associations between dyads on MVPA were stronger for boys. However, formal interaction analyses were not significant (p > 0.13). DISCUSSION Since physical activity levels of obese parents and their obese child are somewhat related, especially on weekend days, combined parent-child obesity programs focused on reducing sedentary time could be beneficial, particularly for the child. CONCLUSION In conclusion, this study of the physical activity levels of obese parents and their obese children found some relationships between the parents' and children's physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns, especially on weekend days. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT01378806 .
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- Robert G McMurray
- Department of Exercise & Sport Science, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
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- School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 7460, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
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Henriksen PW, Rayce SB, Melkevik O, Due P, Holstein BE. Social background, bullying, and physical inactivity: National study of 11- to 15-year-olds. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2015; 26:1249-55. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.12574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- P. W. Henriksen
- National Institute of Public Health; University of Southern Denmark; Copenhagen Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health; University of Southern Denmark; Copenhagen Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health; University of Southern Denmark; Copenhagen Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health; University of Southern Denmark; Copenhagen Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health; University of Southern Denmark; Copenhagen Denmark
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Zahra J, Sebire SJ, Jago R. "He's probably more Mr. sport than me"--a qualitative exploration of mothers' perceptions of fathers' role in their children's physical activity. BMC Pediatr 2015; 15:101. [PMID: 26306617 PMCID: PMC4549913 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-015-0421-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2014] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Many children do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity. Parents can influence their children’s physical activity in a number of ways but little research has focused on the impact of fathers. The current study aimed to explore how mothers perceived fathers to influence children’s physical activity. Methods Telephone interviews with mothers (n = 50) who took part in a large cross sectional physical activity study were conducted. A strategic sampling method was applied to ensure varying deprivation levels and child physical activity. Interviews were based on children’s physical activity and screen viewing behaviours and patterns. A total of 37 interviews included information on fathers and were used for the current study. Deductive content analysis was used to analyse the interviews. Results Mothers suggested that fathers are directly involved in their child’s physical activity though co-participation, whilst additionally playing an important role in encouraging and facilitating physical activity. The results suggest some variation in how mothers and fathers are involved in children’s physical activity behaviours. Father availability seems to play a key role in the amount of physical activity involvement. Conclusions Fathers play a key role in children’s physical activity choices and behaviours and can influence children in a variety of ways. Parents tend to share in the physical activity related tasks of their children but father availability seems to be a factor in their amount of involvement. Health professionals aiming to improve child physical activity may benefit from developing interventions that target both children and fathers.
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- Jesmond Zahra
- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK.
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK.
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK.
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Lindqvist AK, Kostenius C, Gard G, Rutberg S. Parent participation plays an important part in promoting physical activity. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2015; 10:27397. [PMID: 26282870 PMCID: PMC4539395 DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v10.27397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Although physical activity (PA) is an important and modifiable determinant of health, in Sweden only 15% of boys and 10% of girls aged 15 years old achieve the recommended levels of PA 7 days per week. Adolescents' PA levels are associated with social influence exerted by parents, friends, and teachers. The purpose of this study was to describe parents' experiences of being a part of their adolescents' empowerment-inspired PA intervention. A qualitative interview study was performed at a school in the northern part of Sweden. A total of 10 parents were interviewed, and the collected data were analyzed with qualitative content analysis. Three subthemes were combined into one main theme, demonstrating that parents are one important part of a successful PA intervention. The life of an adolescent has many options and demands that make it difficult to prioritize PA. Although parents felt that they were important in supporting their adolescent, a successful PA intervention must have multiple components. Moreover, the parents noted that the intervention had a positive effect upon not only their adolescents', but also their own PA. Interventions aimed at promoting PA among adolescents should include measures to stimulate parent participation, have an empowerment approach, and preferably be school-based.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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Fernández-Alvira JM, Te Velde SJ, Singh A, Jiménez-Pavón D, De Bourdeaudhuij I, Bere E, Manios Y, Kovacs E, Jan N, Moreno LA, Brug J. Parental modeling, education and children's sports and TV time: the ENERGY-project. Prev Med 2015; 70:96-101. [PMID: 25482419 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2014] [Revised: 09/29/2014] [Accepted: 11/26/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We assessed whether differences in children's sports participation and television time according to parental education were mediated by parental modeling. Moreover, we explored the differences between parental and child reports on parental sports participation and television time as potential mediators. METHODS 5729 children and 5183 parents participating in the EuropeaN Energy balance Research to prevent excessive weight Gain among Youth (ENERGY-project) during 2010 in seven European countries provided information on sports participation and television time using validated self-report questionnaires. Multilevel country-specific mediation models analyzed the potential mediation effect of parental self-reports and child-reports on parental sports participation and television time. RESULTS Significant mediation effect was found for parental self-reported television time in four countries (Greece, Hungary, The Netherlands and Slovenia), with the highest proportion for Slovenia (40%) and the lowest for Greece (21%). Child-reported parental television time showed mediation effect in Greece only. Parental self-reported sports participation showed significant mediation effect only in Greece. With child-reported parental sports participation, significant mediation was observed in Greece and Norway. CONCLUSIONS Parental behaviors appear to be important in explaining parental educational differences in children's sports participation and television time. However, child reports on parental behavior appear to be more relevant than parents' self-reports as correlates of children's own sports participation and television time.
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- Juan M Fernández-Alvira
- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; GENUD (Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development) Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- GENUD (Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development) Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain; GALENO Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Univeristy of Cadiz, Puerto Real, Spain
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- Department of Public Health, Sport and Nutrition, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Paediatrics, Pecs University, Pecs, Hungary
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- Slovenian Heart Foundation, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- GENUD (Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development) Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Pizzi M, Vroman KG, Lau C, Gill SV, Bazyk S, Suarez-Balcazar Y, Orloff S. Occupational Therapy and the Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Research, Theory and Practice. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2014.930605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Dunton GF, Liao Y, Almanza E, Jerrett M, Spruijt-Metz D, Pentz MA. Locations of joint physical activity in parent-child pairs based on accelerometer and GPS monitoring. Ann Behav Med 2013; 45 Suppl 1:S162-72. [PMID: 23011914 DOI: 10.1007/s12160-012-9417-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Parental factors may play an important role in influencing children's physical activity levels. PURPOSE This cross-sectional study sought to describe the locations of joint physical activity among parents and children. METHODS Parent-child pairs (N = 291) wore an Actigraph GT2M accelerometer and GlobalSat BT-335 global positioning systems (GPS) device over the same 7-day period. Children were ages 8-14 years. Joint behavior was defined by a linear separation distance of less than 50 m between parent and child. Land use classifications were assigned to GPS datapoints. RESULTS Joint physical activity was spread across residential locations (35 %), and commercial venues (24 %), and open spaces/parks (20 %). Obese children and parents performed less joint physical activity in open spaces/parks than under/normal weight children and parents (ps < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Understanding where joint parent-child physical activity naturally occurs may inform location-based interventions to promote these behaviors.
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