Does physical activity and body weight status determine musculoskeletal health among adolescents in Malaysia?

Hasan, Muhammad Kamil Che; Abdullah, Fikriey; Firdaus, Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi; Jamaludin, Farrah Ilyani Che

doi:10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.09.010

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“…Given that there were no differences in the degree of nutrition status by settlement type and considering the comparison with the results of a national study from 2018 [27], which showed a signi cant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the overall sample, it is necessary to address this issue equally in both urban and rural areas of Montenegro. In contrast to the results of this study, several other studies have reported that adolescents living in urban areas were statistically signi cantly more obese compared to their peers in rural areas, such as adolescents in China [32,33], India [34], Malaysia [35], Austria [36], and others. Some possible reasons why adolescents in urban environments may be more obese include spending more time in front of TVs, computers, and phones [33], exhibiting higher levels of sedentary lifestyle, consuming higher fat intake through their diet [34], among other factors.…”

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“…Additionally, they spend more time outdoors [40]. Similar ndings were observed in studies conducted in China [32], Malaysia [11,35], and the United States [39], where individuals residing in rural areas demonstrated higher levels of physical activity or performed better in motor skill tests compared to their urban counterparts. However, some studies present different results.…”

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Differences in Nutritional Status and Level of Physical Activity Among Adolescents Living in Urban and Rural Areas of Montenegro - National Study

Vrevic,

Malovic,

Bacovic

et al. 2023

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Background and objectives Nutritional status and physical activity are important factors for adolescent health. These factors may vary by the type of settlement. Hence, this study aims to assess the nutritional status and physical activity levels, as well as their variations by the type of settlement. Method The sample consisted of 1503 adolescents (46.3% male; 53.7% female), with a mean age of 15.7 ± 0.7 years. Nutritional status was assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR), and Body Fat Percentage (BF). Physical activity levels were assessed using the PAQ-C questionnaire. Differences in nutritional status by the type of settlement were analyzed using Chi-square test (p ≤ 0.05), while differences in physical activity levels were analyzed using independent samples t-test (p ≤ 0.05). Results In terms of BMI, 14.7% of males were overweight and 10.1% were obese, while 12% of female adolescents were overweight and 3.1% were obese. There were no differences in nutritional status by settlement type (BMI, WHtR, BF). Male adolescents in rural areas had significantly higher physical activity levels compared to urban areas (p = 0.032). They showed higher activity scores during a spare time (p = 0.002), physical education classes (p = 0.002), little breaks (p = 0.007), and lunchtime (p = 0.034). Female adolescents showed significance only in spare time activity (p = 0.020). Conclusion The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased in Montenegro in recent years, with no differences observed by settlement type. However, male adolescents living in urban areas showed lower levels of physical activity compared to their counterparts in rural areas. Strategies should be implemented to promote physical activity among adolescents in urban areas, considering its overall importance.

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Differences in Nutritional Status and Level of Physical Activity Among Adolescents Living in Urban and Rural Areas of Montenegro - National Study

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Malovic,

Bacovic

et al. 2023

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“…In order to counteract the negative effects of these chronic diseases, several arrays of data have clearly shown that regular PA decreases the chance of acquiring multiple chronic illnesses and disorders thus, enhances life expectancy by lowering both cardiovascular disease and mortality ( Al-Zoughool, Al-Ahmari & Khan, 2018 ; Fogelholm, 2010 ; Katzmarzyk, Janssen & Ardern, 2003 ; Oja et al, 2010 ). In the east, Hasan et al (2021) reported that more physically active teenagers had a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who were less physically active. PA can help reduce body weight and BMI, enhancing musculoskeletal health and decreasing co-morbidity.…”

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Evaluation of physical activity among undergraduate students in Mogadishu Universities in the aftermath of COVID-19 restrictions

Al-Mhanna

Ghazali

Mohamed

et al. 2022

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Background International restrictions were enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic to limit social interaction and viral transmission. These measures had a negative impact on physical activity (PA), creating changes in students’ health and lifestyles. The present study aimed to evaluate the levels of PA among undergraduate students in three different universities in Mogadishu after the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown using the international physical activity questionnaire-long version (IPAQ-L) and its potential associated factors. Methods This study is a multicentral study conducted at Somali International University, Horn of Africa University, and Daha International University. A total of 1,189 respondents were asked to answer the online questionnaire provided via a link shared using their social media. Results After COVID-19 restrictions approximately ≥ 150 minutes of PA per week was reported by 500 men (97.3%) and 652 women (96.6%) at work. While 7 (1.4%) of men and 20 (3%) of women participate in < 150 minutes each week, respectively. Furthermore, only seven (1.4%) of males and three (0.4%) of women reported to have not performed any PA at work. Conclusion The majority of the undergraduate students at the selected universities in Mogadishu were physically active after the relaxation of COVID-19 rules in Somalia. Such a high level of PA is a significant advantage to public health.

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“…This study included physical activity, screen time, and academic burden in the same framework for comparative analysis and explored the independent effects of each factor on health. Previous research has provided a wealth of evidence for improving adolescent physical and mental health, suggesting that increased physical activity and reduced screen time contribute to adolescent health [ 47 , 48 ]. However, existing literature provides very limited insights into the academic burden, which is specific to China’s socio-cultural traditions and class mobility status.…”

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Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Academic Burden: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Health among Chinese Adolescents

Yiting

Yang

Shen

et al. 2023

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This paper aims to analyze the effects of physical activity, screen time, and academic burden on adolescent health in China and compare their effects by using the nationally representative sample data from the CEPS (China Educational Panel Survey) cross-section data. This paper first uses regression analysis to examine the relationship between physical activity, screen time, academic burden and health among Chinese adolescents. Then, this paper uses the clustering analysis the influence of physical activity, screen time, and academic burden on the health of Chinese adolescents. The empirical results show that: (1) along with exercise, helping with the housework also has a clear health-promoting effect on adolescents; (2) the time spent surfing the Internet or playing video games, and heavy studying or homework off campus have a negative effect on adolescents’ self-rated health and mental health; (3) physical activity has the greatest impact on self-rated health, while screen time has the greatest impact on mental health, and academic burden is not the most important factor affecting adolescent health in China.

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Does physical activity and body weight status determine musculoskeletal health among adolescents in Malaysia?

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Differences in Nutritional Status and Level of Physical Activity Among Adolescents Living in Urban and Rural Areas of Montenegro - National Study

Differences in Nutritional Status and Level of Physical Activity Among Adolescents Living in Urban and Rural Areas of Montenegro - National Study

Evaluation of physical activity among undergraduate students in Mogadishu Universities in the aftermath of COVID-19 restrictions

Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Academic Burden: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Health among Chinese Adolescents

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