Background In South Africa, the expanding epidemic of non-communicable diseases is
partly fuelled by high levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour. Women …

Background Dietary behaviours and physical activity are modifiable risk factors to address
increasing levels of obesity among children and adolescents, and consequently to reduce …

Abstract Background The first Youth Risk Behaviour Survey in South Africa was carried out
to establish the prevalence of key health risk behaviours among high school students …

Guidelines for the maintenance of health and wellbeing in children recommend at least 60
minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) daily. In South Africa, community …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a physical activity intervention
incorporated within classroom-based lessons, during lunch-breaks and after school. A …

Background Slowing the decline in participation in physical activity among adolescent girls
is a public health priority. This study reports the outcomes from a multi-component school …

Little is known about the beliefs, desires, and barriers related to physical activity of East
African adolescent girls. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences with and …

Chronic diseases, an increasing global concern, are prevalent in the low-income
communities of South Africa, where rural health systems bear the double burden of …

Background Physical inactivity is increasing among children and adolescents and may be
contributing to the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity. This study examines …

Physical activity guidelines recommend that children accumulate at least 60 minutes of
moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) daily. In South Africa, children from …