Physical Activity and Exercise Participation among Malaysian Children (Able-Bodied vs. Physical Disability): A Cross-Sectional Study
Children
; 9(5):704, 2022.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1871362
ABSTRACT
Globally, physical activity levels (PAL) among able-bodied and children with a form of disability remain low. This study aims to characterize PAL and identify the demographic variables affecting children from partaking exercises to promote active lifestyles. Methods:
The Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities questionnaire was used for the study. A total of 140 data responses were collected online or physically via passive snowball recruitment and quantitatively analyzed.Results:
Five factors were extracted from the dimensions, consisting of household chores, household maintenance, high intensity exercise training, miscellaneous activities and school-related activities. Able-bodied children were significantly (p = 0.000) more active (median = 15.05, IQR = 13.06) than children with physical disabilities (median = 3.09, IQR = 2.58). The B40 household group reported significantly (p < 0.05, MET < 5.16/week) lower participation in health-beneficial (moderate-vigorous intensity) exercises as recommended by international guidelines.Conclusion:
Children with physical disabilities reported significantly lower education achievements and PAL compared to their able-bodied counterpart. The majority of Malaysian children (69.3%) surveyed did not achieve the recommended aerobic exercise prescription.
Medical Sciences--Pediatrics; questionnaire; disability; pediatric; quantitative research; rural health; Parents & parenting; Exercise; Physical fitness; Therapists; Epidemiology; Participation; Normal distribution; Questionnaires; Families & family life; Data collection; Cerebral palsy; Teenagers; COVID-19; Malaysia
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Databases of international organizations
Database:
ProQuest Central
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Children
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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