Knowledge, attitude, and pattern of physical activity in middle school students in Isfahan, 2015

(2020) Knowledge, attitude, and pattern of physical activity in middle school students in Isfahan, 2015. Advanced Biomedical Research. ISSN 2277-9175

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Background: The incidence of overweight and obesity in children has increased in recent decades. Physical activity (PA), which is a multidimensional behavior, has an important role in preventing and decreasing obesity. The aim of the study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and exercise habits of middle school students and also explore the differences regarding demographic variables in Isfahan, Iran. Materials and Methods: One thousand seven hundred and forty-one middle school students were studied in this cross-sectional study, in 2015, Isfahan. Knowledge, attitude, and pattern of PA were evaluated by a questionnaire. Data were described using central tendency and dispersion values, as well as t-test, Chi-square, ANOVA, and linear regression tests for further analysis. Results: Students living in Khour and Biabanak and Tiran got the highest and lowest scores in knowledge (mean +/- standard deviation: 9 +/- 1.32 and 6.7 +/- 2.19, respectively). Education of the father is the only variable which was associated with the knowledge about PA after adjusting for other factors. About 62.5 of the students mentioned a good attitude toward PA. About 50 of the students said that they always and often do exercise. The most favorable exercise for all the students was walking. Conclusion: We provide the pattern of PA among middle school students of Isfahan province, which can be used to design evidence-informed policies and interventions that aim to increase PA in students.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Adolescent health Iran Isfahan physical activity RISK-FACTORS OBESITY HEALTH SURVEILLANCE PREVALENCE INACTIVITY CHILDREN IRAN
Subjects: QT Physiology > QT250-275 Leisure Activities. Sports. Sports Medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Departments of Clinical Sciences > Department of Social Medicine
Journal or Publication Title: Advanced Biomedical Research
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 9
Number: 1
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.4103/abr.abr₇₅₁₉
ISSN: 2277-9175
Depositing User: Zahra Otroj
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/13825

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