Factors Associated With Physical Inactivity Among Adolescents
Summary
Despite the acknowledgment that physical activity is important for health, there are still few population-based or school-based studies that uses the current physical activity guidelines for adolescents.
Physical inactivity was defined a less than 300 min/w of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity practice.
Previous research has shown very high prevalence rates of physically inactive adolescents and a strong association with demographic, socioeconomic and biological factors.
Based on this information, the investigators are elaborating a systematic review of literature to obtain and provide more accurate information in this context.
Description
The objectives of this study were to (i) review extant literature on the prevalence of physical inactivity (PI) in adolescents of both sex (10-18 years old); (ii) compare its prevalence between developed and developing countries.
The search was carried out using online databases (Biomed Central, CINAHL, EMBASE, ERIC, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Scopus, SPORTDiscus), references cited by retrieved articles and by contact with the authors, considering articles published from the establishment of the databanks until April 29th, 2010.
Study Design
Time Perspective: Retrospective
Conditions
Physical Inactivity
Location
Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Medicine
São Paulo
Brazil
01246903
Status
Active, not recruiting
Source
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01137227
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Physical Therapy Modalities
Therapeutic modalities frequently used in PHYSICAL THERAPY (SPECIALTY) by physical therapists or physiotherapists to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.
Exercise
Physical activity which is usually regular and done with the intention of improving or maintaining PHYSICAL FITNESS or HEALTH. Contrast with PHYSICAL EXERTION which is concerned largely with the physiologic and metabolic response to energy expenditure.
Hypokinesia
Slow or diminished movement of body musculature. It may be associated with BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES; MENTAL DISORDERS; prolonged inactivity due to illness; and other conditions.
Anestrus
A state of sexual inactivity in female animals exhibiting no ESTROUS CYCLE. Causes of anestrus include pregnancy, presence of offspring, season, stress, and pathology.
Physical Examination
Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality.
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