Physical Activity and Other Health-Risk Behaviors During the Transition Into Early Adulthood

Kwan, Matthew; Cairney, John; Faulkner, Guy; Pullenayegum, E.

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2011.08.026

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“…Males have consistently been shown to be more physically active than women. 22 The low prevalence of students in this sample attaining both MVPA and strength training guidelines (13% of males and 5.6% of females) is lower than previously reported 3 and highlights the need to consider the complete guideline when reporting physical activity prevalence. Furthermore, partly consistent with Tucker and colleagues, 6 a greater percentage of students who were classified as overweight reported attaining physical activity guidelines compared with underweight and healthy weight individuals.…”

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“…2 The most dramatic declines in physical activity across the life span occur during the transition from late adolescence to early adulthood and have been shown to persist into adulthood. 3 Furthermore, only 22% of university students have been shown to engage in the recommended 150 mins a week of moderate-tovigorous physical activity (MVPA). 4,5 Tucker and colleagues 6 demonstrated that the prevalence of individuals meeting these aerobic guidelines of 150 mins per week varied as a function of weight status.…”

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Exploring the prevalence and correlates of meeting health behaviour guidelines among university students

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Sabiston

Faulkner

2015

Can J Public Health

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OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of students meeting physical activity, diet and smoking health recommendations and to examine the correlates of meeting these guidelines. METHODS:Randomly selected students at the University of Toronto (N = 2,812; female = 71.60%, mean age = 22.11 ± 5.24 years, mean body mass index = 22.80 kg/m 2 ) completed the National College Health Assessment-II survey in spring of 2013.RESULTS: Only 0.1% of the sample reported meeting physical activity, diet and non-smoking guidelines. Males were more likely than females to meet physical activity and both physical activity and fruit and vegetable guidelines (X 2 [1, 2812] = 7.33, p < 0.05). Women were more likely than men to be nonsmokers (X 2 [1, 2812] = 7.80, p < 0.05). Being overweight was associated with meeting physical activity guidelines. Being a healthy weight was associated with meeting both physical activity and fruit and vegetable guidelines (X 2 [1, 2812] = 6.29, p < 0.05). Underweight participants were more likely to be nonsmokers (X 2 [2, 2812] = 6.36, p < 0.05). In the logistic regression, being Caucasian and male and trying to change weight were correlated with meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and strength training guidelines. Being older, Caucasian and trying to change weight were correlates of consuming greater than five fruits and vegetables per day. Beings Caucasian, female, and trying to change weight were correlates of being a non-smoker.CONCLUSION: University health promotion programs should be targeted to specific age, ethnicity and weight status groups, as there are distinct differences among those not meeting physical activity, diet and non-smoking guidelines.KEY WORDS: Young adults; exercise; dietary guidelines; body mass index; sex La traduction du résumé se trouve à la fin de l'article.

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Exploring the prevalence and correlates of meeting health behaviour guidelines among university students

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2015

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“…Transition from late adolescence into early adulthood is a period when PA tends to decline (Gordon-Larsen, Kwan et al, 2012). In our study sample 47% were still studying.…”

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Childhood cognitive ability and physical activity in young adulthood.

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Objective: Childhood cognitive ability is associated with lifestyle in adulthood, including self-reported physical activity (PA). We examined whether childhood cognitive ability is associated with objectively measured PA and sedentary time (ST) in young adulthood. Method: Participants of the Arvo Ylppö Longitudinal Study (n = 500) underwent tests of general reasoning, visuomotor integration, verbal competence, and language comprehension at the age of 56 months yielding a general intelligence factor score; at the age of 25 years they wore omnidirectional accelerometers for 9 days (range = 4–10 days) measuring overall daily PA (counts per minute, cpm), ST, and light and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) (minutes), and completed a questionnaire on occupational, commuting, leisure-time conditioning and nonconditioning PA. Results: After adjustment for sex, age, BMI-for-age SD score at 56 months. and mean of valid minutes of measurement period for PA, per each 1 SD increase in the childhood general intelligence factor score, overall daily PA decreased by −8.99 cpm/day, ST increased by 14.93 min/day, time spent in light PA decreased by −14.39 min/day, and the odds per each level increase in physical demandingness of the work and in time spent in nonconditioning leisure-time PA decreased by 38% and 31%, respectively (p values < 0.04). These associations were mediated via higher young adulthood level of education. Conclusions: In contrast to expected, in this cohort of young adults with high variability in PA, of whom many were still studying, higher childhood cognitive ability was associated with more objectively measured and self-reported physical inactivity. Whether these findings persist beyond young adulthood is a subject of further studies.

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“…The leisure activities reported by participants in Study 1 were largely solitary, sedentary activities such as computer games, movies and watching TV. While some young people reported physical activities such as swimming and football, the findings generally reflected the trend seen within society towards an overall decline in physical activity amongst young people after they finish high school (Chambers et al, 2009;Kwan, Cairney, Faulkner, & Pullenayegum, 2012;Wagner, Newman, Cameto, Garza, & Levine, 2005). People with disabilities have been found to be less likely to participate in physical recreational activities than their non-disabled peers (Chambers et al, 2009;Wagner et al, 2005).…”

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“…Young people with ABI in Study 1 preferred to engage in sedentary activities, not unlike young people without special health care needs (Chambers et al, 2009;Kwan et al, 2012;Wagner et al, 2005). Leisure choices are individual decisions based on preference, physical capacity and/or financial capacity (McGuiggan, 1999), all of which fall within the individual domain.…”

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Young people with an acquired brain injury: Development of a pilot program to support their transition to adulthood

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The transition into adulthood is one of significance as societal expectations require a person to participate in adult occupations that contribute to their community. While the significance of transition has been well recognised, consideration is still being given to how this process can be best supported. Health care transition is seen as the planned movement of young people with chronic conditions from paediatric to adult orientated care systems. Processes surrounding transition to adult health services became topical when it was realised that young people have a heightened risk of being lost to medical follow up during this time, impacting their long term health outcomes. Discussion regarding what is best practice to facilitate transition between services has resulted in a number of guiding principles being advanced. The need to prepare and guide families through a gradual process, and address the medical, psychosocial and vocational needs of young people, underpins many of these principles. Acquired brain injury (ABI) can be described as any injury sustained to the brain and may be the result of trauma, stroke, hypoxia, surgery or infection. It has been identified that people who sustain an ABI during childhood are at risk of having poorer outcomes with respect to health, employment and lifestyle compared to their peers and as a result, may require support well into adulthood.The overall aim of this thesis was to ascertain the effectiveness of a formal transition program for young people with ABI. In order to answer the proposed question, two distinct studies were undertaken. The first study focused on program development. This study was exploratory in nature, and sought to gain an understanding regarding the complexities associated with transition for young people with ABI. The specific aims of Study 1 were to: The pilot was successful in meeting the third objective as participants reported overall high levels of satisfaction and client centred care. There were no significant improvements with respect to iv increased knowledge of services available during adulthood or in the level of functional independence of the young person during this period.This study provides insights into the complexities associated for young people with ABI at the time of transition. It indicates that a transition program is required to support these young people navigate these complexities. Preliminary findings indicate that the proposed transitional care program provides client centred care. Non significant change in performance and knowledge related outcome measures however, indicate that further research is required to refine this program.

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Physical Activity and Other Health-Risk Behaviors During the Transition Into Early Adulthood

Cited by 337 publications

References 26 publications

Exploring the prevalence and correlates of meeting health behaviour guidelines among university students

Exploring the prevalence and correlates of meeting health behaviour guidelines among university students

Childhood cognitive ability and physical activity in young adulthood.

Young people with an acquired brain injury: Development of a pilot program to support their transition to adulthood

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