Healthy Lifestyle In Adolescents Research Articles

Effects of school-based physical activity on volition in exercise, sleep quality and internet addiction in Italian adolescents

School-settings represent ideal context to promote healthy habits as in adolescence most risk factors may occur or intensify leading to the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles. Thus, a deeper understanding of the factors promoting healthy lifestyles in adolescents is of utmost importance.This observational study aims to investigate: 1) gender-related differences in physical activity (Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescets – PAQ-A), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index - PSQI) and internet addiction (Internet Addiction Test – IAT) levels and Volition in Exercise (VE); 2) the relationship between PAQ-A and VE, PSQI and IAT; 3) the effects of a five-month (T0; T5) school-based physical activity (PA) intervention on the above-mentioned factors. PAQ-A,VE, PSQI and IAT were assessed before (T0) and after (T5) a school-based PA intervention. The PA intervention consisted of coordinative exercises and team sports performed for 1 h twice a week. At T0, girls showed lower PAQ-A, PSQI scores, lower volition facilitators (“self-confidence” and “coping with failure”) and higher volition inhibitor (“postponing training”) than boys. Significant correlations were observed for volition factors an IAT in males and volition and PSQI and IAT in females. After the PA intervention (T5), “postponing training” and “self-confidence” factors were reduced compared to T0.Exercise specialists should consider gender differences in volition in exercise factors during a school-based PA to plan and realize PA protocols aiming at maximizing exercise adherence to tackle sedentary behaviors in adolescents.

Family Factors and Health-saving Behavior of Adolescents: A Study of the Role of the Family Environment in the Formation of a Healthy Lifestyle

This article is a study aimed at identifying and analyzing the influence of family factors on the formation of health-saving behavior among adolescents. The family, as the primary social environment, plays a key role in shaping the habits and values of adolescents, thereby influencing their lifestyle and health. This article is a study aimed at identifying the influence of family factors on the formation of health-saving behavior in adolescents. The family, as an important social environment, is considered a key factor in the formation of habits and values that influence the health of adolescents. The methodology included a questionnaire survey of adolescents and parents, analyzing family values, level of communication and availability of health-saving information. The results highlight family factors, such as open communication and parental support, as key to promoting healthy lifestyles in adolescents. The conclusion highlights the importance of family context and suggests strategies for strengthening family ties to improve the health of the next generation.

Clima social familiar y estilos de vida en adolescentes distrito El Porvenir provincia de Trujillo

The objective of the study was to determine the influence of the family social climate on the adoption of healthy lifestyles in adolescents from the third to fifth grade of secondary education of the State Educational Institution No. 80824 "José Carlos Mariátegui" of the El Porvenir District of the Province. . from Trujillo. For this purpose, a cross-sectional descriptive-correlational study was carried out. The population was made up of 160 adolescents to whom a structured questionnaire was applied. The Chi square test was used to analyze the study variables. Among the main findings, it was reported that 74.4% of adolescents from the third to fifth grade of secondary education present a nutritious family social climate, while 25.6% of adolescents presented a pathogenic family social climate. Finally, it was determined that the family social climate significantly influences the adoption of healthy lifestyles, life plans, sexual practices and alcohol consumption.

Hubungan Antara Konsumsi Makanan Fast Food Dengan Kejadian Obesitas Pada Remaja

<p><em>Currently obesity is one of the health problems at home and abroad. Obesity in adolescents reaches 18%, in addition, adolescents also tend to consume fast-food and softdrink to create a modern self-image in their communities and obesity is the impact of excess energy consumption in Indonesia. To find out the relationship of fast-food consumption habits with obesity in adolescents. This research uses analytical research with a cross sectional approach. The population of this study was all students of Yappika Legok Vocational School, a sample used by 70 respondents and sampling techniques in each class by proportionate stratified random sampling. The analysts used are univariate and bivariate analysts with chi square tests. The results of the study obtained from 70 respondents the majority of fast-food consumption who are often obese by (81.8%) with pvalue = 0.000 means there is a relationship between fast food consumption and the incidence of obesity in adolescents in Yappika Legok Vocational School. Adolescence is still high consumption of fast food so that it makes the teenager obese, it is recommended for health workers to be more active in providing counseling and promotion about healthy lifestyles in adolescents to schools to increase knowledge, especially eating menu in accordance with daily energy needs, thus reducing the incidence of obesity in adolescents.</em></p>

Improving Adolescent Mental Health Development through Therapeutic Group Therapy in Saint Beatrix Orphanage, Sidoarjo

Adolescents who live at an orphanage may be at risk of mental disorders among adolescents. As adolescent orphans usually have bad memories, therapeutic groups are alternatives to overcome this issue. A civic engagement program was conducted to tackle development issues in adolescents as it performed a therapeutic approach with their peers. This program involved twenty-one female adolescents in Saint Beatrix orphanage Sidoarjo. They took a pre-test, which indicated a low level of knowledge about adolescent development. Group therapy was conducted in seven sessions, each of which took an hour. In the evaluation stage, questionnaires were distributed to test the adolescents’ knowledge about adolescent development. After conducting the therapeutic group therapy, it showed that adolescents’ knowledge about the development stages and their challenges improved. Based on the result of the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test, it's known that p-value = 0,000 with (ɑ<0.05), which means therapeutic group therapy may enhance knowledge about adolescent development stages to promote a healthy lifestyle in adolescents

Does Vigorous Physical Activity Contribute to Adolescent Life Satisfaction?

Background: Physical and mental health are the basis of life satisfaction (LS), even during adolescence. The aim of this study was to identify the associations between LS and types of physical activity (PA) in Czech and Polish boys and girls. Methods: The research involved 933 girls and 663 boys aged 15–19 years. LS was diagnosed using the Bern Subjective Well-Being Questionnaire and the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-long form (IPAQ-LF) questionnaire was used to identify the types of weekly PA. Results: Adolescents with the highest LS had more recreational, moderate, vigorous, and total weekly PA. The strongest associations between LS and PA were in the Czech and Polish boys and girls who participated in vigorous PA (VPA). The recommendations for VPA were fulfilled by 45% of Czech and 46% of Polish boys and 40% of Czech and 50% of Polish girls, with the highest LS. The most significant positive moderator between LS and PA was participation in organized PA. Boys with the highest LS were 1.94 times more likely to meet the weekly recommendation of VPA than boys with the lowest LS. Similarly, girls with the highest LS were 1.77 times more likely to meet these recommendations. Conclusions: Promoting both current subjective well-being and organized PA, with an emphasis on achieving the VPA recommendations, may support general LS and a healthy lifestyle in adolescents.

The effectiveness of lifestyle training program promoting adolescent health with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A study protocol for a randomized controlled study.

BACKGROUND:Lifestyle training is of a key important in adolescent age for better life in the future. Healthy lifestyle in adolescents can management of any disease such as diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Schools can provide an important environment to identify and change the lifestyle of students. The aim of this protocol is designing and evaluating the effectiveness of school-based lifestyle training program improving the PCOS of adolescents.MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cluster-randomized controlled trial will be conducted to examine the effectiveness of school-based lifestyle training program in 16 to 18 years old adolescent girls. The healthy lifestyle program will be designed by modification of behavioral habit, dietary intake, and physical activity and educated in eight sessions for adolescents and one session for parents in the intervention groups with sixty participants.RESULTS:Changes in primary and secondary outcomes in PCOS and healthy adolescents before and after intervention in the intervention and control groups will be analyzed for evaluation effectiveness by one-way ANOVA or other nonparametric equivalents.CONCLUSION:The current study will provide information on the effectiveness of school-based lifestyle training programs for adolescents. With increasing numbers of PCOS at risk for long-term and/or late effects of treatment and other chronic diseases, efforts for promoting the healthy lifestyle of this important group are urgently needed. This lifestyle program may provide valuable information relating to the development of other healthy lifestyle interventions for PCOS and result in appropriate behavior change and self-management strategies.

The WMS Healthy Lifestyle Scale for Adolescents: Development and Validation Based on a Second-order General Factor Model.

Objective: We developed and validated the psychometric properties of a scale to assess healthy lifestyle in adolescents aged 12 to 18. Methods: A pilot sample of 404 adolescents (54% males and 46% females) and a confirmatory sample of 1713 adolescents (48.7% males and 51.3% females) were considered. Results: In the pilot study, we performed an exploratory factor analysis (EFA), where the toxic relations dimension was changed to the social relations dimension. In the confirmatory study, we performed a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), where the second-order general factor model presented adequate adjustment indices (CFI = .94; TLI = .93; RMSEA = .04[90% CI = .039-.044]; SRMR = .05). In addition, the global scale presented an adequate composite reliability index (CRI = .87) along with the 8 proposed dimensions: social relationships (.62), leisure habits (.55); risk-taking behaviors (.82), eating habits (.66); search for clean air (.57); sun protection (.79); physical activity (.65) and water drinking (.68). Conclusions: The results of the study contribute to an adequate measurement of the construct and evidence for the existence of a second-order general factor model. Furthermore, the study provides a conceptual and statistical basis for the psychometric development of the WMS scale in subsequent studies.

A Mobile Phone Intervention to Improve Obesity-Related Health Behaviors of Adolescents Across Europe: Iterative Co-Design and Feasibility Study.

BackgroundPromotion of physical activity, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and reduced sedentary behavior in adolescents is a major priority globally given the current increase in population health challenges of noncommunicable diseases and risk factors such as obesity. Adolescents are highly engaged with mobile technology, but the challenge is to engage them with mobile health (mHealth) technology. Recent innovations in mobile technology provide opportunities to promote a healthy lifestyle in adolescents. An increasingly utilized approach to facilitate increased engagement with mHealth technology is to involve potential users in the creation of the technology.ObjectiveThis study aimed to describe the process of and findings from co-designing and prototyping components of the PEGASO Fit for Future (F4F) mHealth intervention for adolescents from different cultural backgrounds.MethodsA total of 74 adolescents aged 13 to 16 years from Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom participated in the co-design of the PEGASO F4F technology. In 3 iterative cycles over 12 months, participants were involved in the co-design, refinement, and feasibility testing of a system consisting of diverse mobile apps with a variety of functions and facilities to encourage healthy weight–promoting behaviors. In the first iteration, participants attended a single workshop session and were presented with mock-ups or early-version prototypes of different apps for user requirements assessment and review. During the second iteration, prototypes of all apps were tested by participants for 1 week at home or school. In the third iteration, further developed prototypes were tested for 2 weeks. Participants’ user experience feedback and development ideas were collected through focus groups and completion of questionnaires.ResultsFor the PEGASO F4F technology to be motivating and engaging, participants suggested that it should (1) allow personalization of the interface, (2) have age-appropriate and easy-to-understand language (of icons, labels, instructions, and notifications), (3) provide easily accessible tutorials on how to use the app or navigate through a game, (4) present a clear purpose and end goal, (5) have an appealing and self-explanatory reward system, (6) offer variation in gamified activities within apps and the serious game, and (7) allow to seek peer support and connect with peers for competitive activities within the technology.ConclusionsIncorporating adolescents’ preferences, the PEGASO F4F technology combines the functions of a self-monitoring, entertainment, advisory, and social support tool. This was the first study demonstrating that it is possible to develop a complex mobile phone-based technological system applying the principles of co-design to mHealth technology with adolescents across 3 countries. The findings from this study informed the development of an mHealth system for healthy weight promotion to be tested in a controlled multinational pilot trial.

Determinants of health-promoting lifestyles amongst Indian University students

ABSTRACT The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in young Indians underscores a compelling need to instil healthy lifestyles in adolescents and young adults. The present study aimed to assess the health-promoting lifestyles of freshmen admitted to institutes under seven different faculties of an international university in India. The study was conducted across five Indian cities and recruited 4253 participants pursuing both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Information on socio-demographic factors and health-promoting lifestyle behaviours using a modified Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) scale was collected. The total HPLP and sub-scale scores for six domains were estimated. Univariate and age and gender-adjusted multivariate analyses were conducted to identify the determinants of health-promoting lifestyle scores. Gender-wise distribution of total HPLP and subscale scores indicated significant differences between female and male university students except for spiritual growth (P = 0.300). Overall, female students secured significantly higher total HPLP scores than male students (139.8 vs 137.6, P=0.000). Multivariate models showed that students from the faculties of Management and Law 3.15 (CI: 1.61, 4.68) and Humanities and Social sciences 4.90 (CI: 3.24, 6.58) had lower total HPLP scores compared to students of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) faculty. The faculty, zone, and residential status predicted nutrition sub-scale scores. Interestingly, students from North zone campuses (b − 0.62 (CI: −0.92, −0.32)) than west zone, and international students (b − 1.18 (CI: −2.11, −0.24)) compared to domestic students had lower nutrition sub-scale scores. Gender and faculty-specific targeted interventions could promote the healthy lifestyles of young Indian University students.

Study protocol and baseline characteristics of “SCHOOL IN ACTION” program on support to physical activity and healthy lifestyles in adolescents

Physical activity promotes positive effects on people's health, but most adolescents do not engage in sufficient physical activity to receive the benefits. Studies suggest that school-based interventions can be effective in increasing physical activity in adolescents. However, the literature is inconsistent on the effect size and the type of intervention. This paper presents the design of the SCHOOL IN ACTION program to increase physical activity engagement and healthy eating habits. The cluster randomized controlled trial was performed during a period of six months of intervention and 12 months of follow-up in adolescents from four Brazilian public schools. The theoretical model is based on health promoting schools and the social-ecological and self-determination theory. The action strategies were: improvement of exercises intensity during physical education classes and during lunch breaks; vegetable gardening experience; active breaks in non-physical education classes; counselling health to parents and adolescents and changes in the school environment to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Primary variables were physical activity and sedentary behavior (both assessed by accelerometers). Secondary variables were body composition (assessed by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) and eating habits (assessed by questionnaire and 3-day food recall). Questionnaires were used to assess other information related to life satisfaction, health behavior and socioeconomic information. Statistical analysis will follow the principles of intention-to-treat and will explore the composition data analysis and mediating factors of lifestyle-related behaviors. We propose that SCHOOL IN ACTION program will be effective to provide evidence to increase physical activity and food healthy habits in adolescents' students.ClinicalTrials.gov registration: NCT03153176.TRIAL STATUS: Follow-up and data analysis.

Формирование здорового образа жизни у подростков в процессе обучения ОБЖ

Формирование здорового образа жизни у подростков в процессе обучения ОБЖ

The "Som la Pera" intervention: sustainability capacity evaluation of a peer-led social-marketing intervention to encourage healthy lifestyles among adolescents.

Sustainability capacity, always considered a challenge, is the ability to maintain effective long-term intervention in a community. The aim of the study was to improve the sustainability capacity of effective "Som la Pera," a school-based, peer-led, social-marketing intervention that encourages healthy diet and physical activity, in low socioeconomic adolescents from Spain. The sustainability capacity was analyzed by a "programme sustainability assessment tool (PSAT)" comprising eight domains: political support, funding stability, partnerships, organizational capacity, programme evaluation, programme adaptation, communications, and strategic planning. Each domain was evaluated from 1 (no or to a small extent) to 7 points (to a great extent). The final score for sustainability capacity was the mean of the eight domain scores. The PSAT was assessed by nine professionals (researchers, staff members, and stakeholders) at two periods during intervention implementation: end of the first year (January 2015) and end of the second year (September 2015). At the end of the first year, strategic planning (4.43 ± 1.98) and funding stability (4.38 ± 1) were considered deficient domains, and at the end of the second year, these domains had improved by 1.67 points (p =.043) and 0.59 points (p = .159), respectively. The funding stability increase was not significant because only one of the five specific items, "policies implemented to ensure sustained funding," improved by 1.08 points (p = .036). The sustainability capacity final score was 5.93 ± 1.13. The sustainability capacity assessment during the intervention allows its improvement before the programme expires, ensuring the long-term implementation of the "Som la Pera" intervention programme to encourage healthy lifestyles in adolescents.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyle and Well-Being in Adolescents through Outdoor Physical Activity.

Health-enhancing physical activities (PA) performed outdoors could markedly contribute to the adoption of a healthy lifestyle in adolescence. The differences between PA preferences and actual opportunities for these PA are an issue that has received frequent attention. To date, the extent to which these differences are reflected in adolescents meeting PA recommendations and their well-being has not been explored. In total, 10,086 respondents took part in an on-line research project regarding PA preferences. Of them, 2446 also completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Long Form) and the World Health Organization (WHO) W-5 questionnaire to assess well-being. Finally, 1278 of these respondents were involved in objective PA monitoring using pedometers. The study aimed to explore the prevalence and trends regarding outdoor PA. Moreover, we assessed whether the agreement between preferred PA and PA actually undertaken was associated with higher odds for meeting PA recommendations and achieving a higher level of well-being. Of a selection of outdoor activities, Czech and Polish boys preferred cycling, swimming, and downhill skiing, while girls preferred swimming activities, skating, and cycling. The agreement between preferred and PA actually undertaken was associated with higher odds for meeting the weekly PA recommendations and higher levels of well-being both in boys and girls. Evaluation of outdoor PA preferences and taking these preferred activities into account when forming conditions for them was important in the efficient promotion of the physical and mental health of adolescents.

Design of a school-based intervention to promote healthy lifestyles in adolescents (12-14 years old)

Introduction : The benefits of having a healthy lifestyle are widely known, a healthy diet and being physically active are key elements in improving and maintaining optimal health. However, studies on dietary habits in adolescents suggest that the adherence to the Mediterranean diet is being reduced, decreasing the consumption of vegetables and fruits. Also, according to recent studies the Spanish teenager population practices less physical exercise comparing with the Europe teenager population. All this is causing an increase in sedentary lifestyles, a decrease in energy expenditure and an increase in obesity. Short description : An intervention program to promote healthy lifestyle has been designed and implemented. The program is aimed at students (12-14 years old) of 2 schools in Irun (Basque Country). The intervention will consist of the Bidasoatik Mundura, Sasoi Erronka program that encourages students to join the challenge of going around the world through an imaginary tour and performing activities of different countries. The study is a quasi-experimental pre-post study with a control group (2 different schools) and an intervention group. The program addresses three aspects: physical activity by participating in activities designed and related to different countries; healthy eating with educational training by experts and creativity by developing a video summary of what happened in the quarter. Also, students will receive two educational workshops given by two nutritionists whose content will focus on the importance of healthy lifestyles. For the development of the program the website www.bidasoatikmundura.eus has been launched. It is an interactive, intuitive, attractive and updated website that will serve as a reference for the different activities that are being performance in schools tool. In the webpage, the students will learn about the activity they need to develop, meet weekly scores and standings, can find information about healthy habits and can answer to questionnaires on diet and they can view videos developed by each school. Results : The expected result is an increase in the level of physical activity and increased adherence to healthy eating habits of 362 adolescents aged 12-14 years old. For this, the level of physical activity, sedentary time and dietary habits at the beginning and end of the intervention will be evaluated through validated questionnaires (ASAQ, PAQ-A, KIDMED) and compared with data collected in the control group. Highlights : The key elements for the success implementation of the program identified to date are: - Design of a program of health promotion and promotion of lifestyles schools. The design has to be a collaborative work with the intervention of different stakeholders: teachers, health professional, public health professionals, researchers… - Involvement of teachers for the implementation and deployment of the program is essential for the success of the program. - The importance of use of new technologies (webpage) for the management and monitoring the program and the interaction among adolescents. Conclusion : The school is an ideal place to promote healthy lifestyles, and all adolescents (12-14 years old) are in compulsory education and it is the age in which the personality develops ,making it easier to acquire habits of place life.

Association between organized activity participation and healthy lifestyle in adolescents

Association between organized activity participation and healthy lifestyle in adolescents

Promoting healthy lifestyles in adolescents in the Province of Pavia (northern Italy)

Promoting healthy lifestyles in adolescents in the Province of Pavia (northern Italy)

Clustering of (Un)Healthy Behaviours and Weight Status in New Zealand Adolescents

PURPOSE: Forming healthy habits during adolescence is essential for setting the stage for healthy behaviours in adulthood. This study examined clustering of health behaviours (physical activity [PA] habits, screen time, fruit and vegetable intake) and weight status in New Zealand adolescents. METHODS: Adolescents from 9 secondary schools in Dunedin (New Zealand) (n=1,008; 45.6% male; age: 15.3±1.4 years) completed an online questionnaire. Participants self-reported PA, screen time outside of school, and fruit and vegetable intake. Height and weight were measured and weight status category was determined using international guidelines. Analysis included a two-step cluster analysis. RESULTS: On average, adolescents participated in ≥60 min of moderate-to-vigorous PA on 4.0±2.1 days/week, with only 16.4% meeting PA guidelines (≥60 min of moderate-to-vigorous PA every day). Adolescents reported 5.6±3.0 hours/day of screen time, with only 13.0% meeting screen time guidelines (≤2 hrs/day). More than half of students reported daily intake of fruit (56.0%) or vegetables (63.0%). However, only 28.6% of students met guidelines for both fruit and vegetable intake (more than once a day). Few students (2.6%) met all three guidelines, 10.3% met two, 29.5% met one and 57.5% did not meet any guideline. Students’ weight status was 2.9% underweight, 67.9% normal weight, 22.1% overweight and 7.1% obese. Six clusters were identified based on health behaviours, weight status (healthy/unhealthy) and gender: 1) non-compliant females with healthy weight (20.3%); 2) non-compliant males with healthy weight (18.5%); 3) non-compliant adolescents of both genders with unhealthy weight (18.8%); 4) healthy nutrition only with mostly healthy weight (17.6%); 5) meeting screen time guidelines, mostly inactive with healthy weight (12.5%); and 6) physically active, some eating healthy, and predominantly males with healthy weight (12.2%). Neither age nor socioeconomic status contributed meaningfully to cluster formation. CONCLUSION: More than half of adolescents are not meeting any of the recommended guidelines for PA, screen time and fruit and vegetable intake. Identifying clusters of adolescents based on relevant characteristics could help tailor interventions to promote healthy lifestyles in adolescents.

The effect of Internet use on adolescents’ lifestyles: A national survey

Computer and Internet technology continues to influence people’s lives, especially those of adolescents. The aim of this study was to explore the association between Internet use and adolescents’ lifestyles. With data from a cross-sectional survey conducted in China in 2009, a model revealing the effects of Internet use on adolescents’ lifestyles was established from a series of hierarchical regression analyses. The model shows that certain Internet habits, such as excessive online time, accessing the Internet in an Internet bar, and using the Internet for catharsis, are related to poor lifestyle habits in adolescents; however, using the Internet for purposes such as gaining knowledge and finding information positively predicts healthy lifestyles in adolescents. Implications regarding the relationship between Internet use and the lifestyles of adolescents are discussed.

The Efficacy of the Web ABC Program on Improving Coping, Self-Competence, and Quality of Life in Chinese American Adolescents

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of the healthy lifestyle promotion program on psychosocial well-being among Chinese American adolescents. Methods. A randomized control study design was used. Adolescents in this study received 8 weekly online lessons and completed questionnaires regarding their self-competence, coping strategies, and quality of life at baseline and 2 months, 6 months, and 8 months after the baseline assessment. The primary caregiver completed questionnaires regarding parents’ demographic information at baseline. Findings. A total of 54 adolescents participated in the study (27 in the intervention and 27 in the control group). Results indicate that in contrast to the control group, adolescents in the intervention group increased their use of active coping strategies ( P = .0001) while decreasing the use of avoidance coping strategies ( P = .002), and increased their levels of competence in school ( P = .009). Physical appearance ( P = .001), conduct ( P = .001), and emotional quality of life ( P = .031) improved. Conclusions. A Web-based healthy lifestyle promotion program that incorporates coping skills training (CST) and stress management can improve psychosocial well-being in adolescents. Interventions for improving healthy lifestyles in adolescents need to incorporate information related to cognitive CST and problem-solving skills.