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

Dagmar Sigmundová (), Erik Sigmund (), Riki Tesler (), Kwok W. Ng (), Zdenek Hamrik (), Frida Kathrine Sofie Mathisen (), Jo Inchley () and Jens Bucksch ()
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Dagmar Sigmundová: Palacký University Olomouc
Erik Sigmund: Palacký University Olomouc
Riki Tesler: Ariel University
Kwok W. Ng: University of Limerick
Zdenek Hamrik: Palacký University Olomouc
Frida Kathrine Sofie Mathisen: University of Bergen
Jo Inchley: University of Glasgow
Jens Bucksch: Heidelberg University of Education

International Journal of Public Health, 2019, vol. 64, issue 7, No 9, 1049-1058

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Vigorous physical activity; HBSC study; Trends; Family affluence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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