Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviours in Greek-Cypriot Youth
Author Information
Author(s): Loucaides Constantinos A, Jago Russell, Theophanous Maria
Primary Institution: The Open University of Cyprus
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behaviours among Greek-Cypriot adolescents?
Conclusion
About 50.0% of Greek children and adolescents in Cyprus meet existing physical activity and television viewing guidelines.
Supporting Evidence
- 52.3% of participants were classified as physically active.
- Boys were more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than girls.
- Attending sports clubs for two or more times per week significantly increased physical activity levels.
Takeaway
Half of the kids in Cyprus are active enough and don't watch too much TV, but we need to encourage them to join sports clubs more often.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using questionnaires across various school levels.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and lack of socioeconomic status data.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and physical activity was self-reported.
Participant Demographics
Participants were Greek-Cypriot children and adolescents from 25 schools, with a mean age of 14.7 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.3-0.6
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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