Cross-Cultural Variation in BMI, Sedentary Behavior, and Physical Activity in International School Girls Residing in Saudi Arabia

Alhusaini, Adel A; Melam, Ganeswara Rao; Buragadda, Syamala

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“…General quality of life was also assessed for disabled individuals in some scientific papers [ 17 , 18 ]. A few articles calculated the prevalence and predictors of PA in Saudi Arabia among non-disabled people [ 19 , 20 , 21 ]. According to these studies, only 17.4% of Saudis performed PA, and their PA status was reduced drastically due to COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Role of Environmental Quality of Life in Physical Activity Status of Individuals with and without Physical Disabilities in Saudi Arabia

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Hassan

Park

et al. 2022

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The promotion of physical activity (PA) in various subgroups of the population such as people with physical disabilities has been spotlighted in the revised guidelines of The World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland. In order to update public health interventions, there is a need to identify factors that may promote or prevent engagement in PA for special subgroups of the population. This study aims to calculate the PA levels of individuals with and without physical disabilities in Saudi Arabia, their assessment of the environmental (EQoL), and the predictive role of EQoL in PA. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the EQoL domain in standardized WHOQoL Questionnaire were administered on both groups of the population. The study sample comprised 116 individuals with physical disabilities and 243 individuals without any form of disability as a control group. A regression analysis was performed to analyze the predictors of PA in both groups. Findings showed that among the individuals with disabilities, older people were more likely to engage in PA as compared to the younger age group (p < 0.05) and males were significantly less likely to meet the PA criteria. Some of the EQoL features such as safety increased the likelihood of PA up to 2.3 times (p < 0.05) in individuals with physical disabilities. In addition, opportunities for leisure activities were a significant predictor of PA among both groups of individuals with and without physical disabilities (p < 0.05). Our findings suggest that upcoming public health interventions should focus on improving various dimensions of EQoL for the promotion of physical activity among individuals with physical disabilities. Additional studies are needed to further explore various sociodemographic and environmental factors which can affect the PA status of disabled groups.

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Role of Environmental Quality of Life in Physical Activity Status of Individuals with and without Physical Disabilities in Saudi Arabia

Zahra

Hassan

Park

et al. 2022

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Mediterranean diet and physical activity in Down syndrome pediatric subjects: the DONUT STUDY

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Solfa

Ferron

et al. 2022

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

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investigate to what extent the choices of the subject are close to the correct Mediterranean diet; a +1 score is assigned in case of a positive answer and a 0 score in case of a negative answer. Questions 6, 12, 14, 16 investigate how much the subject's habits deviate from the Mediterranean diet; a score of -1 is given in case of a positive answer and a score of 0 in case of a negative answer. After scoring each response, the points are added together to calculate the total score, and then this is interpreted through a classification into three levels of "adherence to the Mediterranean diet": the subject is defined as poorly adherent with a score of 3 or less, moderately adherent with a score between 4 and 7 and very adherent with a score of 8 or more.

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Exploring parents’ perceptions and experiences of childhood obesity and management in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: an interpretive qualitative study

Almutairi,

Alhamidi

2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Childhood obesity is a public health concern in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where cultural and social factors shape parental perceptions. This study explores how Riyadh-based parents view childhood obesity. Methods A hybrid approach to thematic analysis was employed, combining deductive and inductive coding to allow for emergent themes directly from the data. Semistructured interviews were conducted with twelve parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, whose children were identified as overweight or obese. The data were analysed to identify key themes related to parental perceptions and childhood obesity management. Results Four themes emerged from the data: (1) perceptions towards childhood obesity; (2) perceived barriers to weight management; (3) perceived benefits to weight management; and (4) perceived motivators to addressing obesity. Conclusion Parents in Riyadh often view childhood obesity as a sign of health due to deep-rooted cultural norms. However, as they witness health and social challenges in their children, such as bullying or physical difficulties, their perceptions begin to shift. This study highlights the role of cultural beliefs, lifestyle constraints, and limited institutional support as barriers to managing childhood obesity. Addressing these factors through awareness initiatives and community support could empower parents to more effectively promote healthier behaviours for their children, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes.

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Cross-Cultural Variation in BMI, Sedentary Behavior, and Physical Activity in International School Girls Residing in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 7 publications

References 36 publications

Role of Environmental Quality of Life in Physical Activity Status of Individuals with and without Physical Disabilities in Saudi Arabia

Role of Environmental Quality of Life in Physical Activity Status of Individuals with and without Physical Disabilities in Saudi Arabia

Mediterranean diet and physical activity in Down syndrome pediatric subjects: the DONUT STUDY

Exploring parents’ perceptions and experiences of childhood obesity and management in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: an interpretive qualitative study

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