The relationship between socio‐economic status and physical activity patterns in South African children

McVeigh, Joanne A.; Norris, Shane A; Wet, Thea de

doi:10.1111/j.1651-2227.2004.tb02699.x

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“…Same study reported that there are no consciences on the criteria for determining abdominal obesity. It is reported that children who have mothers with college degree have higher activity levels (McVeigh et al, 2004). The same study also reported that low activity and more TV watching children groups have families from lower SES (McVeigh et al, 2004).…”

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Socio-Economic Statues and Physical Activity Levels of 3th Grade Students: A Case Study in Istanbul Beykoz Province

Pinar¹

2011

Journal of Social Sciences

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Problem statement: The children and adolescent period is critical time to acquire positive lifestyle habits. The aim of this study is to investigate the physical activity level of children aged between 9-10 accordance with their BMI's and socio-economic level of their school environments. This study also reviewed the articles about physical activity level of children, its relation to their socio-economic status and some other related tasks. Inactive life style sustained together with bad eating habits brings many healthy problems such as obesity and cardiovascular disease Approach: Technological development brings with it improving life style causing sedentary life for the public in developed and also developing Country. Physical activity can be viewed as a form of healthy life because it predicts functioning and adaptation and offers capabilities that enable people to live healthy. In this purposed three different socio-economic levels of six schools were determined accordance with declaration of National Education Department in Beykoz province. Each couple of school reflected one's Socio-Economic Status (SES). Totally 250 students from three different SES were participated (low-SES, n = 92; middle-SES, n = 73; high-SES, n = 85). Student's height and weight were measured and their Body Mass Index (BMI) was determined. BMIs were classified according to Cole's BMI tables which were underweight, normal, overweight and obese. Children Physical Activity Questionnaire (CPAQ), which is proposed by World Health Organization, was used for assessment of their Physical Activity Level (PAL). Data from the questionnaires was collected in a suitable relational database and analyzed with SPSS statistical package. Logit log linear analysis was applied to understand the trend of qualitative variables (SES, BMIs and PALs). Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the physical activity level of children aged between 9-10 accordance with their BMI's and socio-economic level of their school environments. Results and Conclusion: It was observed that the effects of SES, gender and BMI on PAL were not statistically significant (p>0.05). On the other hand, there were a significant interaction between PAL and SES (p<0.01); PAL, SES and BMI (p<0.05); and also PAL, SES and Gender (p<0.05). The results would be more reliable when the study performed in big population and different provinces of the big cities in further studies.

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“…It is reported that children who have mothers with college degree have higher activity levels (McVeigh et al, 2004). The same study also reported that low activity and more TV watching children groups have families from lower SES (McVeigh et al, 2004). On the other hand, Dorsey et al (2010).…”

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Socio-Economic Statues and Physical Activity Levels of 3th Grade Students: A Case Study in Istanbul Beykoz Province

Pinar¹

2011

Journal of Social Sciences

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“…Low socioeconomic status has been identified as a possible determinant of physical inactivity. [40][41][42][43] Recently, trials of interventions targeting socially disadvantaged people Identification of included studies provided some evidence of the potential of this strategy. A higher level of activity in males compared with females is consistently observed throughout childhood and adolescence and evidence also suggests that both sexes tend to become less active with increasing age.…”

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Effectiveness of interventions to promote physical activity in children and adolescents: systematic review of controlled trials

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“…5 Studies performed on small, local and regional samples of South African children suggest that the relatively high prevalence of obesity may be attributed in part to a decline in habitual physical activity, an increase in inactivity and sedentary lifestyles, associated with increasing urbanisation and improved socioeconomic status within households (assessed by the reliance on motorised transport). 8,13,19,27,32 Indeed, it has been reported that children with lower levels of lean body mass and higher body mass index (BMI) are spending more time watching television or using computers, instead of engaging in physical activity, sports or play. 3,12,15,27,39,53 Moreover, a national study undertaken in South African adolescents suggests that only 54.3% have physical education classes on their timetable, and of these only 52.8% engage in vigorous activity during class.…”

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“…8,13,19,27,32 Indeed, it has been reported that children with lower levels of lean body mass and higher body mass index (BMI) are spending more time watching television or using computers, instead of engaging in physical activity, sports or play. 3,12,15,27,39,53 Moreover, a national study undertaken in South African adolescents suggests that only 54.3% have physical education classes on their timetable, and of these only 52.8% engage in vigorous activity during class. 33 Physical activity in childhood tracks into adulthood, thereby emphasising the need to address the lack of physical activity in children and youth.…”

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Validity and reliability of a physical activity/inactivity questionnaire in South African primary schoolgirls

Mciza¹,

Goedecke²,

Lambert³

2009

S Afr J SM

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Objective. We sought to determine the validity and reliability of a self-report physical activity questionnaire (PAQ) measuring physical activity/inactivity in South African schoolgirls of different ethnic origins.Methods. Construct validity of the PAQ was tested against physical activity energy expenditure estimated from an ACTIVITYGRAM and inactivity from reported television programme viewing in 332 girls (ages 9 -12 yrs, grades 4 -5). Body composition (WHO BMI percentiles and percentage body fat) was used as an indirect measure of validity for the PAQ. Test-retest reliability of the PAQ was assessed in a convenience sample of 14 girls.Results. Weak but significant associations were found between the body composition and PAQ-derived total energy expenditure (r=-0. by PAQ was significantly positively related to the number of programmes noted from the television programme list. Only total energy expended while partaking in structured school sports showed good test-retest reliability (r=0.80; p<0.05). Conclusions.Our results showed that the PAQ may provide some reasonable insights into levels of physical inactivity and activity in South African primary schoolgirls. However, additional studies are required using objective measures of physical activity, such as pedometry or accelerometry, to better understand the utility of the PAQ for children.

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The relationship between socio‐economic status and physical activity patterns in South African children

Abstract: Physical activity levels and socio-economic variables are closely related in this population of South African children.

Cited by 101 publications

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Socio-Economic Statues and Physical Activity Levels of 3th Grade Students: A Case Study in Istanbul Beykoz Province

Socio-Economic Statues and Physical Activity Levels of 3th Grade Students: A Case Study in Istanbul Beykoz Province

Effectiveness of interventions to promote physical activity in children and adolescents: systematic review of controlled trials

Validity and reliability of a physical activity/inactivity questionnaire in South African primary schoolgirls

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