Trends of Healthy Lifestyles Among Adolescents: An Analysis of More Than Half a Million Participants From 32 Countries Between 2006 and 2014

Marconcin, Priscila; Matos, Margarida Gaspar de; Ihle, Andreas; Ferrari, Gerson Luis de Moraes; Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio; López-Flores, Marcos; Peralta, Miguel; Marques, Adilson

doi:10.3389/fped.2021.645074

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“…As in previous research [ 2 , 3 , 12 , 13 ], most adolescents in this study did not meet the recommendations for vegetable (76.0%) and fruit (63.5%) consumption. Establishing healthy dietary habits would, therefore, seem to be another priority from a public health perspective.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…In the current study, it was also found that most adolescents spent 2 hours or less in SB during their leisure time. Despite this being in line with the SB data stemming from GSHS studies [ 10 , 43 ] that have used the same or similar samples and methods for measuring SB, this finding contradicts the evidence that SB is highly prevalent among adolescents [ 3 , 9 , 60 ], even after school [ 8 ]. Contrary to several studies, where higher participation in PE has been found to be associated with lower SB [ 34 , 36 , 37 ], our study revealed that adolescents with higher participation in PE classes were more likely not to meet SB recommendations.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Thus, the healthy lifestyle index score ranged from 0 to 7 points. Based on criteria adopted in previous research, for analysis purposes, those participants who had 5 or more points were classified as having a healthy lifestyle [ 2 , 3 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Worldwide, many adolescents adopt unhealthy lifestyle behaviours [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ] and fail to meet recommendations regarding physical activity (PA) [ 5 , 6 ], sedentary behaviour (SB) [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ], nutrition, smoking, and alcohol consumption [ 2 , 3 , 11 , 12 , 13 ]. Furthermore, adopting unhealthy behaviours during childhood and adolescence can track into adulthood [ 14 ], presenting risks for current health and the development of chronic diseases later in life [ 15 , 16 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Previous studies also focused mainly on the relationship between PE and one or two health-related behaviours, and notably PA [ 33 , 35 ]. Considering that unhealthy behaviours co-occur in adolescence [ 2 , 3 , 4 ], an improved understanding of multiple health-related behaviours could inform the development and implementation of more effective interventions and strategies for promoting healthier lifestyles in school and PE contexts. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between participation in PE classes and meeting different health-related behaviour recommendations, and with a healthy lifestyle index, considering important factors, such as gender, age, socio-economic status, country income, and world regions, in nationally representative samples of adolescents from 67 countries.…”

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Participation in Physical Education Classes and Health-Related Behaviours among Adolescents from 67 Countries

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The present study sought to examine the associations between participation in physical education (PE) classes and a range of health-related behaviours among adolescents. Secondary analysis of self-reported data from the Global Student Health Survey, collected between 2010 and 2017 from 222,121 adolescents (N = 117,914 girls; 49.0%; aged 13–17 years) from 67 countries and five world regions, was carried out. Participation in PE classes (0, 1–2, ≥3 days/week) was the independent variable. Physical activity (PA); sedentary behaviour (SB); active travel to school; fruit, vegetables, and alcohol consumption; and smoking; as well as adopting ≥5 of these healthy behaviours; were the dependent variables. Complex samples logistic regressions were performed to explore the associations between participation in PE classes and health-related behaviours. The results revealed that 18.2% of adolescents did not take part in PE classes. A total of 56.7% and 25.1% of adolescents reported participating in PE classes on 1–2 and ≥3 days/week, respectively. Only 26.8% of adolescents adopted ≥5 healthy behaviours. Participation in PE classes was positively associated with PA, active travel, fruit consumption, and vegetable consumption (only for ≥3 days/week), but was negatively associated with meeting SB recommendations, and with not smoking (only for girls and ≥3 days/week). Overall, PE participation was positively associated with adopting ≥5 healthy behaviours, with favourable results found for those who attended more PE classes. The findings revealed a positive association between participation in PE classes and a range of health-related behaviours among adolescents. This suggests that, worldwide, quality PE should be delivered at least 3 days per week up to daily to promote healthy lifestyles among adolescents.

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Prevalence of obesity and associated sociodemographic and lifestyle factors in Ecuadorian children and adolescents

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Chen,

López-Bueno

et al. 2024

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Background Given the increasing prevalence of obesity in young people in Ecuador, there is a need to understand the factors associated with this condition. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of obesity in Ecuadorian children and adolescents aged 5–17 years and identify its associated sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición (ENSANUT-2018). The final sample consisted of 11,980 participants who provided full information on the variables of interest. Results The prevalence of obesity was 12.7%. A lower odd of having obesity was observed for adolescents; for those with a breadwinner with an educational level in middle/high school or higher; for each additional day with 60 or more minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; and for those with greater daily vegetable consumption (one, two, or three or more servings). Conversely, there were greater odds of obesity in participants from families with medium, poor, and very poor wealth and those from the coast and insular region. Conclusions The high prevalence of obesity in Ecuadorian children and adolescents is a public health concern. Sociodemographic and lifestyle behavior differences in young people with obesity should be considered when developing specific interventions. Impact As the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents increases in Latin America, with a particular focus on Ecuador, it becomes crucial to delve into the factors linked to this condition and identify the most successful strategies for its mitigation. The elevated prevalence of obesity among young individuals in Ecuador raises significant public health concerns. To develop targeted interventions, it is crucial to account for sociodemographic variables and lifestyle behaviors that contribute to obesity in this population.

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Are health promotion activities and preventive health practices predictors of adolescent eHealth literacy?

Yilmazel

2023

Health Promotion International

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Adolescents’ general health status and health behaviors have been closely monitored in recent years. It is estimated that adolescents comprise one-sixth of the world’s population. This study examined whether eHealth literacy was predicted via health promotion activities and preventive health practices among Turkish adolescents. This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and May 2022 with 706 adolescents in Çorum, Turkey. A face-to-face questionnaire form was used, including socio-demographic characteristics, preventive health practices, eHealth literacy scale and Adolescent Health Promotion Scale. The data of the research were analyzed with the SPSS 22.0 program. Percentage, mean, Pearson Correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were used in the analyzes. The p < 0.05 value was considered statistically significant in the evaluations. In the study, 55.8% were female, and the mean age of the whole group was 16.09 ± 2.63 years. The mean score on the eHealth literacy scale was 29.40 ± 6.29. The mean of the total scores obtained from the Adolescent Health Promotion Scale was 137.97 ± 21.87. There was a significant positive correlation between eHealth literacy and the Adolescent Health Promotion Scale (p < 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to predict eHealth literacy using the variables of Adolescent Health Promotion and preventive health practices. eHealth literacy positively and significantly predicts health promotion activities (β = 0.27, t (695) = 7.54, p < 0.001). eHealth literacy increased annual weight measurement by more than 0.13 (β = 0.13), annual blood iron measurement by more than 0.16 (β = 0.16) and annual dental examination by more than 0.11 (β = 0.11). Developing eHealth literacy interventions will be necessary for environments with a high concentration of adolescents (schools and courses). Also, primary health care services should be integrated with the school environment.

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Trends of Healthy Lifestyles Among Adolescents: An Analysis of More Than Half a Million Participants From 32 Countries Between 2006 and 2014

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Participation in Physical Education Classes and Health-Related Behaviours among Adolescents from 67 Countries

Participation in Physical Education Classes and Health-Related Behaviours among Adolescents from 67 Countries

Prevalence of obesity and associated sociodemographic and lifestyle factors in Ecuadorian children and adolescents

Are health promotion activities and preventive health practices predictors of adolescent eHealth literacy?

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