Relationships between socioecological characteristics and families’ playground use in different seasons in Finland

European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Health Associations of Meeting the World Health Organization Guidelines for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep in Preschool-Aged Children: The SUNRISE Mongolia Pilot and Feasibility Study

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Background : There is a lack of evidence regarding 24-hour movement behaviors young children from low- and middle-income countries. This study examined Mongolian preschoolers’ adherence to the World Health Organization’s guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep; their associations with health indicators, feasibility SUNRISE International in Mongolia. Methods Preschool-aged were recruited 5 kindergartens urban rural areas Ulaanbaatar city Tuv province Physical activity behavior measured by an ActiGraph accelerometer worn consecutive days. Screen time sleep reported parents. The National Institute Early Years Toolboxes used assess motor skills executive function, respectively. Results One hundred one participated (mean age = 4.82 y, boys 58), 88% (n 89) having complete data analysis. proportion who met recommendations screen time, was 61%, 23%, 82%, Only 7% all recommendations. Meeting recommendation individually ( P .032) combination associated better gross .019) fine .042) skills. Spending more positively correlated development. confirmed that protocol feasible, age-appropriate, enjoyable children. Conclusions results pilot will help inform Mongolia main lay groundwork future research into children’s

Language: Английский

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Physical activity in infancy and early childhood: a narrative review of interventions for prevention of obesity and associated health outcomes

Frontiers in Endocrinology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: May 24, 2023

In the context of childhood obesity epidemic, this narrative review aims to explore opportunities promote physical activity (PA) between birth and age 5 years as well health outcomes associated with PA in early childhood. Although is an ideal time healthy habits, guidelines for have often ignored given limited evidence children <5 old. Herein we discuss highlight infant, toddler preschool interventions prevent both short long-term. We describe novel modified improved outcomes, encompassing cardiorespiratory, muscle, bone strengthening components necessary short-term motor development long-term health. call new research aimed at developing testing innovative that may be performed home or childcare settings, monitored by parents caregivers.

Language: Английский

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Investigating young children’s physical activity through time and place

International Journal of Health Geographics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: May 14, 2024

Previous research indicates the start of primary school (4-5-year-old) as an essential period for development children's physical activity (PA) patterns, from this point, age-related decline PA is most often observed. During period, young children are exposed to a wider variety environmental- and social contexts therefore their influenced by more diverse factors. However, in order understand daily patterns identify relevant opportunities promotion, it important further unravel which (social) throughout day, takes place.

Language: Английский

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Migrant parents' perceptions of the benefits, barriers, and facilitators of young children's physical activity and sedentary behavior: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Obesity Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Summary Introduction Despite increasing global migration, children from migrant backgrounds are underrepresented in physical activity research. This systematic review aimed to consolidate existing qualitative evidence on parental perceptions of the benefits, barriers, and facilitators promoting limiting sedentary behavior their first‐ or second‐generation aged 0–6 years. Methods Six electronic databases (Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Global, Health EMBASE) were searched for peer‐reviewed English language studies using terms covering migrants, parents, perceptions, activity, behavior. Analysis was guided by best‐fit framework synthesis approach socio‐ecological model. Results Database searches yielded 6059 unique records, with 33 included this review. Key parent perceived benefits better health outcomes, development, long‐term outcomes education, a parenting tool keep calm occupied. Eight themes (25 sub‐themes) across four levels model (primarily interpersonal community level) identified as barriers activity. Seven (14 sub‐themes: primarily interpersonal) Conclusion Parents that young experienced some

Language: Английский

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Importance, Unique Aspects and Guidelines, and Building Blocks of Early Childhood Physical Activity from a Socioecological Perspective

Sports Medicine and Health Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Sand Play and 0‐ to 8‐Year‐Old Children's Physical, Cognitive and Socioemotional Outcomes: A Mixed‐Methods Systematic Review

Child Care Health and Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 51(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Sand play (SP) is a global phenomenon that may be linked to children's health outcomes, but limited evidence exists. The purpose was synthesize on the association between SP and 0- 8-year-old physical, cognitive socioemotional outcomes. CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus with Full Text, ERIC, Medline, Scopus Google Scholar were searched. Studies eligible if outcomes reported while attending SP. Synthesis performed using effect direction (quantitative), thematic (qualitative), narrative results-based convergent synthesis incorporating risk of bias confidence in assessments. grouped by exposure context as education, leisure rehabilitation. (Nstudies = 17; Nchildren 677), 8; 131) 11 784) syntheses included 28 studies published 1993-2023 (Ntotal 12 646; Mchildage 3-6 years; Mgirls 41%; Methnicity Asian 3%, African American/Black/Hispanic 8%, European American/White/Non-Hispanic 56%, Multi-ethnic 36%). Based very low moderate evidence, findings indicated inconsistent associations educational, rehabilitational There occurrence gender age. enhance some childhood However, high-quality controlled designs describing are needed inform effectiveness development.

Language: Английский

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Engaging the Community in Interventions Designed to Promote Physical Activity in Preschool-Age Children

Kinesiology Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 30 - 34

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

Community-based study designs have been utilized in several settings, including preschool to improve health outcomes such as physical activity preschool-age children. This essay describes my perspective on how I (first author) engage and maintain community partners (i.e., centers) designing implementing interventions set the center. will also highlight importance of interdisciplinary research teams key elements establishing a long-term partnership with partners.

Language: Английский

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Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

This study investigated the combined impact of family dynamics and school environments on physical activity levels in children aged 3-9 years across distinct segments day. Conducted as part FAMIPASS project Czech Republic, collected data 2022 2023 from 502 families affiliated with 36 preschools primary schools. The device-based monitoring movement behaviors their parents was conducted over a one-week period using ActiGraph accelerometers, complemented by detailed questionnaires. Regression analysis revealed that parental activity, BMI, education level significantly influenced children's moderate-to-vigorous educated more likely to raise active children. Active transport emerged key factor associated higher child specifically time segment before school. research underscores role critical arenas for promoting health activity. These insights highlight need integrated family-school strategies foster healthy habits children, thereby laying groundwork generation.

Language: Английский

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Child-, Family-, and Community-Level Correlates of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Ethiopian Young Children: The SUNRISE Study

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 10

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Background : Understanding the factors influencing 24-hour movement behaviors is important for designing appropriate health promotion strategies. We examined multidimensional correlates of physical activity, sedentary behavior, screen time, and sleep among children under 5 years age in Ethiopia. Methods Cross-sectional study conducted Adama Lume district, Children were recruited from urban kindergartens rural villages. Physical assessed using accelerometry. Screen time parent reported. Variables selected a priori, social ecological model considering country context. Linear mixed models used to test associations between child-, family-, community-level spent behaviors, accounting clustering effect. Results Four hundred thirty participated (mean 4.2 [0.6] y). Girls less total activity (TPA) moderate- vigorous-intensity (MVPA) more than boys. who outdoors had higher TPA MVPA, longer duration, shorter time. educated parents lower MVPA those with no formal education. reported device their child educational purposes sleep, did not. Rural children. Conclusion identified key Ethiopian Designing tailored strategies support healthy levels particularly areas, needed.

Language: Английский

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