Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors (Screen Time and Homework) Among Overweight or Obese Adolescents Before The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study in Yazd, Iran
Abstract:Background
The growing number of adolescents who are overweight or obese (OW / OB) is a public concern. The present study was aimed to evaluate PA and sedentary behaviors (SB) (screen time (ST) and homework time (HT)) among Yazd OW/OB adolescents before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was performed among 510 students aged 12–16 in Yazd, Iran. The general information, physical activity (PA), and SB (ST and HT) were collected by interview based on the WHO standard questionnaire. Anthr… Show more
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