Normative Reference Standard for Handgrip Strength among Adolescent Students in South Punjab Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hamdani, Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider; Zhuang, Jie; Wang, Tian; Hadier, Syed Ghufran

doi:10.26710/jbsee.v7i4.2064

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“…School visit schedules were formulated around school timetables. Two days prior to each visit, the test team communicated with school personnel to communicate test requirements ( 33 ). On the day of the visit, the researcher randomly chose students for data recording.…”

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“…Only these selected students constituted the study sample. The class teacher assured their presence for subsequent visits ( 34 ).…”

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“…Anthropometric data were gathered, including height, weight, and specific body measurements ( 32 ). A plank exercise was also conducted for core muscular endurance ( 33 ). Later, participants filled out the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form).…”

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“…Physical fitness tests measuring strength, like handgrip strength and modified pull-ups were conducted ( 34 ).…”

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“…To ensure engaged participation, the research team interspersed fun activities amidst the tests ( 34 ).…”

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Establishment of health related physical fitness evaluation system for school adolescents aged 12–16 in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

Hamdani,

Zhuang,

Hadier

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe decline in adolescent physical fitness is a significant global public health concern, and Pakistan is no exception. The country’s absence of a health-related physical fitness (HRPF) evaluation system has compounded this issue. To bridge this gap, this study aims to develop a scientifically-based HRPF evaluation system for the adolescent population that meets international standards. The evaluation system identifies at-risk children and improves adolescent health outcomes, including obesity, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal disorders, chronic diseases, and psychological illnesses, through crucial physical fitness evaluation. This study specifically aims to establish an HRPF evaluation system for school adolescents aged 12–16 in Pakistan.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 2,970 school adolescents aged 12–16 years in the South Punjab, Pakistan. The study used a stratified sampling technique to select participants. The HRPF evaluation system included four components: cardiorespiratory endurance, core muscular endurance, muscular strength, and body composition. Data were collected through standardized tests and anthropometric measurements.ResultsThe study’s results indicated that the HRPF evaluation scoring system was feasible and valid for evaluating the HRPF of school adolescents in the South Punjab region of Pakistan. The results of the evaluation system categorized participants into five groups based on their performance: excellent (6.2%), good (24.9%), medium (50.7%), poor (17%), and very poor (1.2%).ConclusionThe study establishes an HRPF evaluation system for Pakistani school adolescents. This system lays the foundation for implementing effective strategies to improve their physical health. The findings offer valuable insights to policymakers, health professionals, and educators, enabling them to promote fitness and devise impactful interventions for enhancing HRPF in this population.

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confidence: 99%

“…Only these selected students constituted the study sample. The class teacher assured their presence for subsequent visits ( 34 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Physical fitness tests measuring strength, like handgrip strength and modified pull-ups were conducted ( 34 ).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To ensure engaged participation, the research team interspersed fun activities amidst the tests ( 34 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Establishment of health related physical fitness evaluation system for school adolescents aged 12–16 in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

Hamdani,

Zhuang,

Hadier

et al. 2023

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Relationship between Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity with Health-Related Physical Fitness Indicators among Pakistani School Adolescents: Yaali-Pak Study

Hamdani

Jie

Hadier

et al. 2022

The Scientific World Journal

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Background. The current study is the foremost study exploring the relationships between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and health-related physical fitness indicators among 12–16-year-old adolescents of the South Punjab region of Pakistan. Methods. The researcher adopted the cross-sectional research design for the study. A total of 2970 participants (1477 boys and 1493 girls) aged adolescents from South Punjab, Pakistan, completed health-related physical fitness indicators measuring strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity through a hand-grip strength test, modified pull-up test, plank test, and 20-m shuttle run test, and physical activity were subjectively assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Linear regression models were used to explore the between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with health-related physical fitness indicators. Results. Positive associations were observed between hand-grip strength ( p < 0.001 ), modified pull-up ( p < 0.001 ), plank exercise ( p < 0.001 ), and 20-m shuttle run test ( p < 0.001 ), with MVPA. The gender-specific comparison also indicated a significant ( p < 0.001 ) and positive relationship. The results revealed that as MVPA increases, body composition, muscular strength, core muscular endurance, and aerobic capacity could improve in both genders. Conclusions. MVPA appears to be an effective and reliable predictor of health-related physical fitness among school adolescents.

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Urdu Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy-2 (CAPL-2) Questionnaires: A Reliability Analysis in Pakistani Children

Hadier,

Yinghai,

Long

et al. 2024

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development

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Background. Physical literacy is vital for addressing children’s health issues such as childhood obesity, physical inactivity, and sedentary behavior. However, there is a lack of research on PL assessment in Pakistan. This study is aimed at translating and cross-culturally adapting the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy-2 (CAPL-2) tool and establishing its validity and reliability in the Pakistani population. Methods. The CAPL-2 was translated to Urdu employing the translation and back translation method. A cross-sectional study involving 350 school children (8-12 years) from Multan, South Punjab, evaluated the CAPL-2U version’s reliability. Results. Expert consensus and pilot testing successfully achieved translation, cross-cultural adaptation, face and content validity. The CAPL-2U demonstrated excellent reliability and internal consistency across the domains. Specifically, daily behavior domain had an internal consistency of α=0.964 and test-retest reliability of ICC=0.930. Knowledge and understanding domain showed internal consistency ranging from α=0.906 to 0.986 and test-retest reliability of ICC=0.827 to 0.986. The motivation and confidence domain had an internal consistency of α=0.923 to 0.997 and test-retest reliability of ICC=0.857 to 0.993. The correlation between test-retest results for knowledge and understanding and motivation and confidence domains was r=0.318 to 0.973. However, two items in the motivation and confidence domain showed discrepancies in test-retest outcomes. Conclusion. The study confirms the successful translation and adaptation of the CAPL-2 questionnaire for use in Urdu and Pakistani contexts. The findings endorse the tool’s reliability and suitability for assessing physical literacy in Pakistan’s children aged 8-12.

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Normative Reference Standard for Handgrip Strength among Adolescent Students in South Punjab Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

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References 27 publications

Establishment of health related physical fitness evaluation system for school adolescents aged 12–16 in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

Establishment of health related physical fitness evaluation system for school adolescents aged 12–16 in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

Relationship between Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity with Health-Related Physical Fitness Indicators among Pakistani School Adolescents: Yaali-Pak Study

Urdu Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy-2 (CAPL-2) Questionnaires: A Reliability Analysis in Pakistani Children

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