Results from South Africa’s 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Draper, Catherine E.; Tomaz, Simone A.; Bassett, Susan H.; Burnett, Cora; Christie, Candice J.; Cozett, Colleen; Milander, Monique de; Krog, Soezin; Monyeki, M.A.; Naidoo, Nadraj; Naidoo, Richard; Prioreschi, Alessandra; Walter, Cheryl; Watson, Estelle D.; Lambert, Estelle V.

doi:10.1123/jpah.2018-0517

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“…Our finding was consistent with the study reported from China, Estonia, Scotland, and Wales [33,46,54,59]. However, our finding was higher than the results reported from Ghana, South Africa, and Venezuela [32,56,60]. This might be due to lifestyle and environmental differences among countries.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Our finding was comparable with the study reported from Chile, Colombia, Ghana, and Lebanon [26,29,44,60]. Our study was higher than results reported from South Africa, United Arab Emirates, the USA, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Guernsey, India, Nepal, Scotland, Venezuela, and Wales [27,28,30,32,38,54,56,59,[62][63][64]. The possible reason might be as a result of environmental factors and limited school-based physical activity programs in Ethiopia.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Our find reported a medium grade for the active transportation indicator, "C." This is comparable with results reported from Botswana, Brazil, Poland, Scotland, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, and Uruguay [31,34,[52][53][54][55][56][57][58]. Our finding was lower than the results of 19 other countries [6].…”

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confidence: 75%

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Assessment of Physical Activity Indicators for Children and Youth in Ethiopia: Evidence from the Global Matrix 3.0 Study (2017–2018)

Abdeta¹,

Teklemariam

Deksisa

et al. 2019

Sports Med - Open

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Background: Regular physical activity is vital for children's health, well-being, and development. However, evidence is scant about physical activity indicators for children and youth in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess physical activity indicators among children and youth in Ethiopia.Methods: This study was conducted as part of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance's "Global Matrix 3.0" which included 49 countries. Data were collected from December 2017 to April 2018. The country research team included different disciplines related to physical activity. Data were retrieved from pre-reviewed literature, government policy documents, and an expert interview panel. Data were analyzed using the ten physical activity indicators for children and youth. The grading system was done through a harmonized process and the standard grading rubric of the Global Matrix 3.0 study ((A = ≥ 80%, B = 60%-79%, C = 40%-59%, D = 20%-39%, F = < 20%, INC = incomplete data).Results: For the overall physical activity indicator, 28% of children and youth in Ethiopia met the recommended physical activity of 60 min per day which resulted in a "D" grade. Likewise, the school and government indicator received a "D" grade. Almost 32% of schools in Ethiopia had access to infrastructures and multipurpose spaces for physical activity including outdoor play. The government policy partially existed in the non-communicable diseases agenda but had less focus on children and youth. The active play indicator scored the highest grade of "B." About 71% of children and youth were involved in active play for at least 2 h a day before, during, and after school. About 50% of children and youth were engaging in organized sport participation, and this indicator was graded a "C." Similarly, 48% of children and youth walked to and from school as a means of active transportation resulting in a "C" for this indicator. Three indicators (sedentary behavior, family and peers, and community and environment) were graded as an "F." Approximately 8% of children and youth were living in communities and environments that did not support opportunities for physical activity. Only 13% of children and youth spent less than 2 h per day in sedentary screen time. There was no adequate information to grade the physical fitness indicator.Conclusion: This study showed that Ethiopian's children and youth have received low grades for majority of physical activity indicators. Therefore, urgent actions should be taken by the government, policymakers, researchers, and key stakeholders to address the suggested priority areas.

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Assessment of Physical Activity Indicators for Children and Youth in Ethiopia: Evidence from the Global Matrix 3.0 Study (2017–2018)

Abdeta¹,

Teklemariam

Deksisa

et al. 2019

Sports Med - Open

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“…This indicates that about half of the children and youth in South Africa are meeting the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to vigorousintensity physical activity daily. 28 A finding consistently observed in the 5 South African Report Cards was the absence of nationally representative data, limiting the validity and reliability of their physical activity grades, which were based on local and regional studies. [28][29][30] Finally, 4 Report Cards have been developed in Mexico between 2012 and 2018.…”

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“…28 A finding consistently observed in the 5 South African Report Cards was the absence of nationally representative data, limiting the validity and reliability of their physical activity grades, which were based on local and regional studies. [28][29][30] Finally, 4 Report Cards have been developed in Mexico between 2012 and 2018. Some negative trends concerning the Overall Physical Activity ("C" in 2012, "C+" in 2014, "C" in 2016, and "D+" in 2018) and Sedentary Behaviors grades ("C" in 2012, "D" in 2014, "D" in 2016, and "D−" in 2018) were observed across 6 years.…”

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The International Impact of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Physical Activity Report Cards for Children and Youth

Aubert¹,

Barnes

Forse³

et al. 2019

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background: In response to growing concerns over high levels of physical inactivity among young people, the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance developed a series of national Report Cards on physical activity for children and youth to advocate for the promotion of physical activity. This article provides updated evidence of the impact of the Report Cards on powering the movement to get children and youth moving globally. Methods: This assessment was performed using quantitative and qualitative sources of information, including surveys, peer-reviewed publications, e-mails, gray literature, and other sources. Results: Although it is still too early to observe a positive change in physical activity levels among children and youth, an impact on raising awareness and capacity building in the national and international scientific community, disseminating information to the general population and stakeholders, and on powering the movement to get kids moving has been observed. Conclusions: It is hoped that the Report Card activities will initiate a measurable shift in the physical activity levels of children and contribute to achieving the 4 strategic objectives of the World Health Organization Global Action Plan as follows: creating an active society, creating active environments, creating active lives, and creating active systems.

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Describing correlates of early childhood screen time and outdoor time in Soweto, South Africa

Prioreschi

Norris

2022

Infant and Child Development

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Background Contextual factors are likely to influence whether young children are able to adhere to recommended health behaviours. This study aimed to: (1) describe the social and environmental characteristics of children under five living in Soweto, South Africa; and (2) determine factors associated with screen time and outdoor play in this population. Methods Household surveys were conducted in Soweto to collect data on children's screen time and access to outdoor space, as well as information about the household. A multilevel regression analysis was conducted for each outcome. Results Data on 2309 children aged five or under were included in this analysis. Children used screens for an average of one and a half hours per day during the week, and nearly 2 hours per day on weekends. Almost all (92%) children had a safe space to play inside, while just over a third (34%) had a safe space to play outside. A higher socioeconomic status was associated with less time spent playing outside and more screen time. Conclusion Interventions promoting outdoor play and restricting screen time are essential for improving health trajectories, but need to address structural barriers that exist, in order to protect the safety of children while promoting health behaviours.

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Results from South Africa’s 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Cited by 25 publications

References 9 publications

Assessment of Physical Activity Indicators for Children and Youth in Ethiopia: Evidence from the Global Matrix 3.0 Study (2017–2018)

Assessment of Physical Activity Indicators for Children and Youth in Ethiopia: Evidence from the Global Matrix 3.0 Study (2017–2018)

The International Impact of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Physical Activity Report Cards for Children and Youth

Describing correlates of early childhood screen time and outdoor time in Soweto, South Africa

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