Changes in Physical Activity Domains During the Transition Out of High School: Psychosocial and Environmental Correlates

Molina‐García, Javier; Queralt, Ana; Castillo, Isabel; Sallis, James F.

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“…Unadjusted measures of PA, reported before and after the transition, or change in PA across a transition, were converted to a standard metric of moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in minutes per day (min/day). Where continuous PA data were reported, but not in an appropriate format, ie, graphically, or without standard errors reported (two papers), we contacted the authors to request further information. For conversion from MET‐minutes to MVPA we divided by 5, assuming a MET‐value of 5 for MVPA, in line with a previous approach .…”

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“…in minutes per day (min/day). Where continuous PA data were reported, but not in an appropriate format, ie, graphically, or without standard errors reported (two papers), 21,22 we contacted the authors to request further information. For conversion from MET-minutes to MVPA we divided by 5, assuming a MET-value of 5 for MVPA, in line with a previous approach.…”

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Changes in physical activity, diet, and body weight across the education and employment transitions of early adulthood: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Summary Early adulthood is a time when individuals go through important life transitions, such as moving from high school into higher education or employment, but the impact of these life transitions on changes in body weight, diet, and physical activity is not known. We searched six electronic databases to July 2019 for longitudinal observational studies providing data on adiposity, diet, and/or physical activity across education or employment transitions in young people aged between 15 and 35 years. We found 19 studies, of which 17 assessed changes in physical activity, three body weight, and five diet or eating behaviours. Meta‐analysis (n=9) found that leaving high school was associated with a decrease of −7.04 (95% CI, −11.26, −2.82) min/day of moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity. Three studies reported increases in body weight on leaving high school. A small number of studies suggested decreases in diet quality on leaving high school (n=2/4 papers) and leaving university (n=1) but not on starting employment (n=1). Studies suggested no change in physical activity on leaving university (n=4) but decreases in physical activity on starting employment (n=2/3). The transition of leaving high school is an important time to support individuals to prevent decreases in physical activity and gains in body weight.

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Changes in physical activity, diet, and body weight across the education and employment transitions of early adulthood: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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“…During this transition, young adults may adopt unhealthy lifestyle choices and engage in low levels of physical activity [13]. Though physical activity participation has been observed to decline across most of the lifespan, late adolescence and young adulthood years can have the most significant decrease in physical activity [14, 15]. Physical inactivity during young adulthood can increase the risk for non-communicable diseases later in life [16].…”

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Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Uddin

Khan

Burton

2017

J Health Popul Nutr

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BackgroundPhysical activity offers physical and psychosocial health benefits that are important during young adulthood and later in life. However, little is known about the physical activity of young adults in low- and middle-income countries. The purpose of this study was to estimate the participation of physical activity in Bangladeshi young adults and to assess differences by gender, age and family income.MethodsThis cross-sectional study with a self-administered survey used a convenience sample of 573 young adults aged 18–24 years from six purposively selected universities in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Data were collected during September–November 2015. Medians and their interquartile ranges of weekly time spent in total physical activity, and in different domains of physical activity, were computed. Non-parametric equality of medians test was used to examine gender differences in the median values. Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were used to examine gender differences in the prevalence of meeting physical activity recommendations and frequency of participation in different leisure-time physical activities, and differences in meeting the activity recommendations by age and family income.ResultsSeventeen percent of the participants were meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) recommendations with a significantly higher proportion of males than females (27 vs. 6%, p < .0001). Median duration of MVPA was significantly higher (p < .0001) for males [120 min/week (80, 190)] than females [90 min/week (50, 120)]. Jogging/running was the most commonly reported leisure-time physical activity, with 20% of males and 12% of females doing this at least once a week. Age and family income were not significantly associated with meeting MVPA recommendations.ConclusionsFour out of five young adults in Dhaka City did not meet the physical activity recommendations. Additional population-based studies, including regional and metropolitan areas, and using objective measurement, are needed to understand the physical activity patterns of Bangladeshi young adults.

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“…Participation in PA usually declines during adolescence and young adulthood (Simons et al 2015). Though variations in PA have been observed across most of the lifespan, late adolescence and young adulthood can have the most significant decrease in PA (Molina-Garcia et al 2015). Therefore, the transitional period from adolescence to adulthood is a critical phase of life for health behaviours and future risk of developing chronic health conditions.…”

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“…During this transition, young adults may adopt unhealthy lifestyle choices and engage in low levels of physical activity (Kwan et al 2012). Though physical activity participation has been observed to decline across most of the lifespan, late adolescence and young adulthood years can have the most significant decrease in physical activity (Molina-Garcia et al 2015;Simons et al 2015).…”

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Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and psychological wellbeing among young adults in Bangladesh: A one-year prospective study

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Background:The transition to young adulthood offers more autonomy in making lifestyle choices, many of which can be unhealthy. Lack of physical activity (PA) and prolonged sedentary behaviour (SB) can have adverse effects on the concurrent and future health and wellbeing of young adults. However, little is known about PA and SB among young adults in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), where rapid urban-industrial transformation may promote a sedentary lifestyle and affect wellbeing. Bangladesh is an LMIC with young adults representing one-fifth of the country's population. Major causes of poor health in this age group are attributed to non-communicable diseases and psychosocial disorders. Given the established associations with health and wellbeing, it is essential to understand PA and SB of young adults in Bangladesh. Objectives:To assess the (i) prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of PA and SB, (ii) individual-level correlates of PA, SB, and changes in PA and SB, and (iii) associations of PA and SB with psychological distress and sleep difficulties among university-based young adults in Bangladesh. Design and Methods: A one-year prospective study with two assessment points was conducted to collect data. The self-administered written survey included the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) to assess PA and SB. Wellbeing was assessed using the Kessler 6 Psychological Distress scale and a single item on sleep difficulties. Data on sociodemographic, health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and environmental factors were also collected.Setting/participants: Participants were undergraduate students aged 18 to 24 years from six universities (3 public and 3 private) in Dhaka city, Bangladesh (Wave 1=573; response rate 92%, 45% female; Wave 2=395). Results:Overall, 17% of participants at Wave 1 and 23% at Wave 2 met the World Health Organization recommendations to do ≥150 mins/week of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). Significantly more males than females were meeting the recommendations at both waves (Wave 1: 27% vs. 6%; Wave 2: 34% vs. 12%). Median duration of MVPA was significantly higher (p<.0001) for males [120 mins/week] than females [90 mins/week].Jogging/running was the most common recreational PA, with 20% males and 12% females doing this at least once per week. Females participated more in indoor activities (e.g., University Library and, subject to the policy and procedures of The University of Queensland, the thesis be made available for research and study in accordance with the Copyright Act 1968 unless a period of embargo has been approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.

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Changes in Physical Activity Domains During the Transition Out of High School: Psychosocial and Environmental Correlates

Abstract: Several psychosocial and environmental correlates of physical activity change were identified, and these are promising targets for interventions.

Cited by 47 publications

References 33 publications

Changes in physical activity, diet, and body weight across the education and employment transitions of early adulthood: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Changes in physical activity, diet, and body weight across the education and employment transitions of early adulthood: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and psychological wellbeing among young adults in Bangladesh: A one-year prospective study

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