Social determinants of health behaviors in primary school children: A cross-sectional study of both migrant and resident children in Beijing, China / 华中科技大学学报(医学)(英德文版)
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences)
; (6): 289-94, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-638118
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Childhood risky behaviors always result in adverse health outcomes. These behaviors are greatly affected by social environment and individual factors. However, few studies explored the social determinants of schoolchildren's health behaviors. In this cross-sectional study, the social determinants of health behaviors were examined among both migrant and resident students in Beijing, China. Data of 967 children from six urban and suburban primary schools were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that less than 60% of children performed some healthy behaviors, although their health knowledge was generally good. Children's health behavior scores were greatly determined by school characteristics, health knowledge, demographic characteristics, and family context. Therefore, improving health education and conditions in primary schools is the priority to promote children's healthy behaviors, especially for disadvantaged children.
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Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Goal 11: Inequalities and inequities in health
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
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Equity and inequality
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences)
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article