Association between health literacy and leisure time physical activity among Lithuanian adolescents

Šukys, Saulius; Tilindienė, Ilona; Trinkūnienė, Laima

doi:10.1111/hsc.13363

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“…Moreover, adolescents engaged in organized leisure time activities experience positive health benefits, regardless of family structure or socioeconomic status. However, adolescents living in non-nuclear families or low socioeconomic conditions are less likely to partake in organized leisure activities (Badura et al, 2021 ), which is also supported by Sukys et al ( 2021 ) showing that high socioeconomic status or having high levels of health literacy is associated with higher physical activity levels.…”

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confidence: 79%

Making leisure time meaningful for adolescents: an interview study from Sweden

Bälter,

Johansson,

Karvonen Sheikh

et al. 2023

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Adolescents’ school performance is influenced by several factors and meaningful leisure time, especially organized activities, has great potential to impact academic results. Therefore, this study aimed to gain a greater understanding of how community actors perceive meaningful leisure time and how they work to create meaningful leisure time with the intention of increasing the chances for more adolescents completing upper secondary school. Semi-structured interviews with 14 informants, representing nine different community actors in a middle-sized city in Sweden, were conducted and analysed using content analysis. Results suggest that meaningful leisure time positively impacts adolescents’ mental health through social relations, support, and guidance. Leisure is believed to have spillover effects on reducing stress, manage school demands and performance. Nevertheless, leisure time activities and school performance must be balanced with time and effort. Community actors work proactively with availability, individual approaches, and offering activities to create meaning. From a societal perspective, places to hang out with supportive adults, in particular structured activities, should be regarded as a social investment in adolescents’ health and prospects, especially in deprived areas where fewer activities are available. Finally, ensuring meaningful leisure time is in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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confidence: 79%

Making leisure time meaningful for adolescents: an interview study from Sweden

Bälter,

Johansson,

Karvonen Sheikh

et al. 2023

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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“…Gomes et al [ 31 ] report that leisure time exercise may positively influence mental health both directly and indirectly by reducing the time spent by youth in sedentary activities. These types of activities are also bidirectionally associated with health literacy, which may not only improve adolescents’ health status, but also their knowledge and understanding of the indicators of health and, as a consequence, influence their lifestyle choices [ 32 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Self-Rated Health Status of Upper Secondary School Pupils and Its Associations with Multiple Health-Related Factors

Cocca

Niedermeier

Prünster

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Health is an essential part of any individual, and gains particular importance in youth, as a good health at this age is more likely to reduce health risks both in the short and long term. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of physical and contextual parameters on youths’ perceived health. A total of 919 adolescents completed questionnaires on self-rated health status, electronic media use, leisure time and club physical activity, alcohol and tobacco consumption, and back pain, as well as performed the German Motor Performance Test. Participants with very good health had significantly higher physical fitness, leisure time exercise, and participated in sports clubs more often than those with poorer health. Electronic media use was significantly higher for those with poor/very poor health. Future intervention programs to improve youth health status should not only focus on active lifestyle but might also consider the impact of socioenvironmental factors, such as daily media use.

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“…Previous studies also showed that people with poor health literacy are not likely to practice healthy behaviors, including PA [ 46 ], and are therefore at an increased health risk for disease [ 47 ]. A study on adolescents showed that moderate or high health literacy is positively associated with PA in leisure time [ 48 ]. However, unlike the cases of adults and adolescents, outdoor play and PA among preschool children is highly influenced by their parents’ awareness and positive actions for healthy health behaviors [ 49 ].…”

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Associations between Parents’ Digital Media Habits, Engagement, Awareness, and Movement Guidelines among Preschool-Age Children: International Ipreschooler Surveillance Study

Guo

Chua

et al. 2022

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The 24-h movement guidelines (24-h MG) recommend behaviors (physical activity, screen time, sleep) to aid appropriate physical and mental development in early childhood. This research examined parents’ digital media habits (DMH), engagement (DME), and awareness (DMA) among parents in relation to their preschool-aged children’s 24-h MG in Japan and identified and compared the modifiable determinants of adherence to 24-h MG in urban and rural regions. This cross-sectional study included 867 participants and data were obtained from the International Ipreschooler Surveillance Study Among Asians and OtheRs (IISSAAR). The results revealed that adherence to weekend screen time recommendations and weekday sleep duration were higher in the urban region. The parents’ digital media variables that predicted moderate-intensity to vigorous-intensity physical activity among preschool-aged children were parents’ DME and DMA in the urban regions and parents’ DME in the rural regions. The children’s screen time was significantly associated with parents’ DMH, DME, and DMA in the urban regions and with parents’ DMH and DMA in the rural regions (p < 0.005, p < 0.001, respectively). This study confirmed that parents’ DMH, DME, and DMA are strong predictors of adherence to 24-h MG among preschool-aged children living in both rural and urban regions in Japan.

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Association between health literacy and leisure time physical activity among Lithuanian adolescents

Cited by 8 publications

References 52 publications

Making leisure time meaningful for adolescents: an interview study from Sweden

Making leisure time meaningful for adolescents: an interview study from Sweden

Self-Rated Health Status of Upper Secondary School Pupils and Its Associations with Multiple Health-Related Factors

Associations between Parents’ Digital Media Habits, Engagement, Awareness, and Movement Guidelines among Preschool-Age Children: International Ipreschooler Surveillance Study

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