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Vigorous physical activity in relation to family affluence: time trends in Europe and North America

Authors: Dagmar Sigmundová, Erik Sigmund, Riki Tesler, Kwok W. Ng, Zdenek Hamrik, Frida Kathrine Sofie Mathisen, Jo Inchley, Jens Bucksch

Published in: International Journal of Public Health | Issue 7/2019

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of the study was to determine secular trends in vigorous physical activity (VPA) among adolescents in relation to family affluence across 34 countries.

Methods

This study used data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study from 34 countries in Europe and North America. Adolescents (N = 501,647) aged 11, 13 and 15 years across three survey cycles (2006, 2010, 2014) self-reported data on VPA and a family affluence scale (FAS) using standardized questionnaires.

Results

A significant increase in VPA was found in low-FAS boys (girls) in four (10) countries and a decrease in four (three) countries. In high-FAS boys (girls), a significant increase was observed in nine (11) countries and a decrease in two(three) countries. An overall significant increase in meeting the VPA recommendations was found in high-FAS boys (OR 1.11; 95% CI 1.06–1.16) and in all FAS groups in girls, with the largest effect being found among high-FAS girls (OR 1.24; 95% CI 1.18–1.30).

Conclusions

A country-specific increase in VPA was observed primarily in the medium- and high-FAS categories. This study suggests a need to focus on increasing VPA efforts, especially in low- and medium-FAS boys.

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Title: Vigorous physical activity in relation to family affluence: time trends in Europe and North America
Authors: Dagmar Sigmundová
Erik Sigmund
Riki Tesler
Kwok W. Ng
Zdenek Hamrik
Frida Kathrine Sofie Mathisen
Jo Inchley
Jens Bucksch
Publication date: 01-09-2019
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: International Journal of Public Health / Issue 7/2019
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Electronic ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-019-01271-8

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