Results 81 to 90 of about 1,304,063 (252)

Validity of Two Self-Report Measures of Sitting Time [PDF]

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2012
Background:In light of evidence linking sedentary behaviors to health outcomes, there have been calls for the measurement of sedentary behavior in surveillance studies. This study examined the convergent validity of 2 self-report measures of sitting time and accelerometer-determined sedentary time (minutes/day of <100 counts/minute).Methods:44 ...
Clemes, Stacy A., David, Beverley M., Zhao, Yi, Han, Xu, Brown, Wendy   +4 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Behavioural patterns of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study of the effects of active transportation, uninterrupted sitting time, and screen use on physical activity and sitting time [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

F1000Research
Background The closure of universities due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may alter the behaviour of students. This study aimed to determine the effect of active transportation duration, uninterrupted sitting time, and screen time to
Nicolas Jacquemond, Andrés Ladino, Guillaume Chevance, Brice Lefèvre, Gonzalo Marchant   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sitting time and obesity in a sample of adults from Europe and the USA

Annals of Human Biology, 2017
Background: Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and the prevalence is increasing worldwide. Research suggests that sedentary behaviour (sitting) may be related to obesity.
Victoria E. Bullock, Paula Griffiths, Lauren B. Sherar, Stacy A. Clemes   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improving health risks by replacing sitting with standing in the workplace

Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2018
This study examined the association between health-related risks and sitting time in three different domains covering a worker’s typical life. We investigated the beneficial effect of replacing sitting time with standing/walking time in the workplace ...
Rina So, Tomoaki Matsuo, Takeshi Sasaki, Xinxin Liu, Tomohide Kubo, Hiroki Ikeda, Shun Matsumoto, Masaya Takahashi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mid-Aged Adults' Sitting Time in Three Contexts [PDF]

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2012
To develop evidence-based approaches for reducing sedentary behavior, there is a need to identify the specific settings where prolonged sitting occurs, associated factors, and variations.To examine the sociodemographic and health factors associated with mid-aged adults' sitting time in three contexts and variations between weekdays and weekend days.A ...
Burton, Nicola, Haynes, Michele, van Uffelen, Jannique, Brown, Wendy, Turrell, Gavin   +4 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Two-Arm Randomized Pilot Intervention Trial to Decrease Sitting Time and Increase Sit-To-Stand Transitions in Working and Non-Working Older Adults. [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: Excessive sitting has been linked to poor health. It is unknown whether reducing total sitting time or increasing brief sit-to-stand transitions is more beneficial.
Atkin, Andrew, Bolling, Khalisa, Carlson, Jordan, Crist, Katie, Godbole, Suneeta, Kerr, Jacqueline, Lewars, Brittany, Merchant, Gina, Pena, Claudia, Rosenberg, Dori, Takemoto, Michelle   +10 more
core   +3 more sources

Trends in Self-Reported Sitting Time by Physical Activity Levels Among US Adults, NHANES 2007/2008–2017/2018 [PDF]

, 2021
Emily N. Ussery, Geoffrey P. Whitfield, Janet E. Fulton, Deborah A. Galuska, Charles E. Matthews, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Susan A. Carlson   +6 more
openalex   +1 more source

Physical Activity, Study Sitting Time, Leisure Sitting Time, and Sleep Time Are Differently Associated With Obesity in Korean Adolescents

Medicine, 2015
Low physical activity, long leisure sitting time, and short sleep time are risk factors for obesity, but the association with study sitting time is unknown. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between these factors and obesity.We analyzed the association between physical activity, study sitting time, leisure sitting time, and ...
Kong, Il Gyu, Lee, Hyo-Jeong, Kim, So Young, Sim, Songyong, Choi, Hyo Geun   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Correlates of Omani adults’ physical inactivity and sitting time [PDF]

Public Health Nutrition, 2012
AbstractObjectiveTo inform public health approaches for chronic disease prevention, the present study identified sociodemographic, anthropometric and behavioural correlates of work, transport and leisure physical inactivity and sitting time among adults in Oman.DesignCross-sectional study using the WHO STEPwise study methodology.SettingSur City, Oman ...
Mabry, Ruth M., Winkler, Elisabeth A. H., Reeves, Marina M., Eakin, Elizabeth G., Owen, Neville   +4 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Associations between different types of physical activity and teachers' perceived mental, physical, and work-related health [PDF]

, 2014
Background: The teaching profession is characterized by high levels of stress and physical complaints, which might be improved through regular participation in physical activity (PA).
Bogaert, Inge, Clarys, Peter, De Martelaer, Kristine, Deforche, Benedicte, Zinzen, Evert   +4 more
core   +1 more source