[HTML][HTML] Urgent need for adolescent physical activity policies and promotion: Lessons from “Jeeluna”

OJ Baqal, H Saleheen, FS AlBuhairan - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Physical inactivity is a growing concern in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and globally.
Data on physical activity (PA) trends, barriers, and facilitators among adolescents in KSA are …

Patterns and determinants of physical activity among Saudi adolescents

HM Al-Hazzaa, MA Alahmadi… - … of physical activity …, 2014 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: Few studies have reported comprehensive and valid physical activity (PA) data
for Saudi youth. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine patterns and …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of physical activity among adolescents from 105 low, middle, and high-income countries

A Marques, D Henriques-Neto, M Peralta… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is a beneficial health behaviour, however most
adolescents worldwide are physically inactive. Updated information on the prevalence and …

[HTML][HTML] A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Physical Activity Levels of Afghans and Other South Asian Youth in the UK

A Safi, I Khawaja, P Collins, T Myers - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Introduction: Participating in regular physical activity (PA) has numerous benefits, such as
reducing obesity, chronic degenerative conditions, and depression. Despite many health …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing Saudi youth physical activity participation: a qualitative study based on the social ecological model

A Al-Nuaim, A Safi - International Journal of Environmental Research and …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: The growing improvement in urbanisation, modes of transportation and the
expansion of sedentary behaviour, both at work and home, have resulted in declining rates …

Results from Nigeria's 2016 report card on physical activity for children and youth

AF Adeniyi, OO Odukoya… - … of physical activity …, 2016 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: The Nigerian Report card on Physical Activity (PA) in Children and Youth was
first developed in 2013 to inform practice and policy on healthy living and prevention of …

[HTML][HTML] Patterns and associated factors of physical activity among adolescents in Nigeria

AL Oyeyemi, CM Ishaku, J Oyekola, HD Wakawa… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Understanding the context where adolescents' physical activity (PA) takes place
could impact a more targeted approach to implement PA promotion and interventions in …

[HTML][HTML] Physical inactivity in Saudi Arabia revisited: A systematic review of inactivity prevalence and perceived barriers to active living

HM Al-Hazzaa - International journal of health sciences, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives Saudi Arabia has recently witnessed enormous economic growth accompanied
by undesirable lifestyle behaviors, along with an associated increase in non-communicable …

Physical activity among adolescents in India: a qualitative study of barriers and enablers

A Satija, N Khandpur, S Satija… - Health education & …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Inadequate physical activity (PA) levels are reported in Indian youth, with lowest levels
among adolescents, particularly girls. We aimed to identify barriers to and enablers of PA …

Prevalence of physical activity and sedentary-related behaviors among adolescents: data from the Qatar National School Survey

M Al-Thani, A Al-Thani, S Alyafei, MG Al-Kuwari… - Public Health, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives To investigate the prevalence of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors
among adolescents in Qatar by selected demographic characteristics. Study design Cross …