Report card grades on physical activity for children and adolescents from 18 Asian countries: Patterns, trends, gaps, and future recommendations

Lee, Eun-Young; Shih, An-Chi; Collins, Maia; Kim, Yeong-Bae; Nader, Patrick Abi; Bhawra, Jasmin; Katapally, Tarun Reddy; Tanaka, Chiaki; Saonuam, Pairoj; Katewongsa, Piyawat; Widyastari, Dyah Anantalia; Huang, Wendy Y.; Wong, Seng Kai; Khan, Asaduzzaman; Subedi, Narayan; Paudel, Susan; Chang, Chen-Kang; Wu, Ching-Lin; Jeon, Justin Y; Kim, Yeon Soo; Loney, Tom; Müller‐Riemenschneider, Falk; Chen, Bozhi; Cagas, Jonathan Y.; Wong, Jyh Eiin; Shahril, Mohd Razif; Mahendra, Agus; Tremblay, Mark S.

doi:10.1016/j.jesf.2022.10.008

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“…Our study also found that more children and youth living in rural regions of India engaged in AST than those living in urban regions, which aligns with the findings of the 2016, 2018, and 2022 India Report Cards on Physical Activity for Children and Youth that describe rural children and youth as engaging in more active transportation than their urban counterparts [23,57,58,65]. This difference in AST among urban and rural residents may be explained by various other factors that are specific to the locations examined in this study, including the built environment.…”

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Exploring the Association between Air Pollution and Active School Transportation: Perceptions of Children and Youth in India

Bhawra,

Patel,

Khadilkar

et al. 2023

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Active school transportation (AST), including walking or cycling, is a common practice across India contributing to physical activity accumulation among children and youth. Despite the proven health benefits of AST, rising air pollution levels may offset these benefits and discourage AST. With climate change and severe heat waves exacerbating poor air quality, this study aimed to examine the association between perceptions of air pollution as a problem and AST among children and youth in India. No previous studies have assessed AST determinants from a child or youth perspective in India; thus, this cross-sectional, observational study surveyed 1042 children and youth from 41 urban and rural schools. Logistic regression models were conducted and stratified by age group, gender, and urban vs. rural location. Children and youth who perceived air pollution to be a problem were less likely to engage in AST (OR = 0.617, 95% CI = 0.412, 0.923, p < 0.001), with AST varying based on age, gender, and location. The perception of air pollution as a problem was associated with a lower likelihood of engaging in AST in the 5- to 12-year age group (OR = 0.366, 95% CI = 0.187, 0.711, p = 0.003) but not in the 13- to 17-year age group. Similarly, males (OR = 0.528, 95% CI = 0.306, 0.908, p = 0.021) and rural residents (OR = 0.569, 95% CI = 0.338, 0.956, p = 0.033) who perceived air pollution as a problem were less likely to engage in AST; however, this association was not found in females or urban residents. These findings highlight the importance of child and youth perceptions of the environment in not only informing public health advisories for air quality and safe outdoor activity, but also for designing targeted interventions considering sociodemographic differences in AST among children and youth in India.

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Exploring the Association between Air Pollution and Active School Transportation: Perceptions of Children and Youth in India

Bhawra,

Patel,

Khadilkar

et al. 2023

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“…Down syndrome people have been linked to a lack of physical exercise [39], and this can have an impact on poor health conditions [40]. Inadequate physical activity is defined as failing to reach recommended levels of physical activity in children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years (60 minutes of moderate to high-intensity physical exercise daily) [41]. However, independence and quality of life are goals expected by parents and people close to children with Down syndrome [8].…”

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The benefit of a four-week range of motion exercise on hand muscle strength in children with Down Syndrome

Raharjo,

Yunus,

Pelana

et al. 2023

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Background and Study Aim. Down syndrome is linked to motor disorders, leading to reduced physical activity and fitness, including diminished aerobic endurance and muscle strength. Study Aim - to investigate the efficacy of range of motion exercises in enhancing hand muscle strength in children with Down syndrome. Material and Methods. This research employed a true experimental approach with a pre-test and post-test control group design. The study sample consisted of 18 children with Down syndrome, aged between 10 to 12 years. The selected participants underwent range of motion exercises, which were systematically conducted 3 times a week over a span of 4 weeks. To assess the efficacy of the exercises, hand muscle strength was gauged both before and after the intervention. The measurement tool utilized was a Handgrip Strength (HGS) test, executed with the aid of a Takei dynamometer, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the results. For the statistical analysis of the collected data, a paired sample t-test was employed. The threshold for statistical significance was set at a p-value of less than 0.05 or 5%. Results. The range of motion exercise, when carried out for 4 weeks, has been shown to increase hand muscle strength in children with Down syndrome. Based on the results of statistical analysis of hand muscle strength pretest and posttest in the control group (CtrG) (6.06 ± 2.11 vs. 6.13 ± 2.23 kg, p ≥ 0.05), and the experimental group (ExpG) (6.10 ± 2.68 vs. 8.95 ± 2.69 kg, p ≤ 0.001). Conclusions. These exercises play a pivotal role in boosting muscle strength in children with Down syndrome. Emphasizing their physical health, especially muscle strength, is vital for their current educational pursuits and future well-being.

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“…Furthermore, it was also noted that available data on active play lacked in quantity and quality. 19 , 25 For example, participating countries drew evidence from a range of activities, such as unstructured/unorganized active play, outdoor play, or outdoor time, 18 relying on self- or proxy-reporting. For more streamlined global surveillance and monitoring efforts, it is important to establish a standardized measurement tool on active play.…”

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Exploring the world of active play: A comprehensive review of global surveillance and monitoring of active play based on the global matrix data

Lee,

Shih,

Tremblay

2024

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness

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Report card grades on physical activity for children and adolescents from 18 Asian countries: Patterns, trends, gaps, and future recommendations

Cited by 8 publications

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Exploring the Association between Air Pollution and Active School Transportation: Perceptions of Children and Youth in India

Exploring the Association between Air Pollution and Active School Transportation: Perceptions of Children and Youth in India

The benefit of a four-week range of motion exercise on hand muscle strength in children with Down Syndrome

Exploring the world of active play: A comprehensive review of global surveillance and monitoring of active play based on the global matrix data

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