[HTML][HTML] Global matrix 3.0 physical activity report card grades for children and youth: results and analysis from 49 countries
Background: Accumulating sufficient moderate to vigorous physical activity is recognized as
a key determinant of physical, physiological, developmental, mental, cognitive, and social …
a key determinant of physical, physiological, developmental, mental, cognitive, and social …
[HTML][HTML] Profiles of active transportation among children and adolescents in the global matrix 3.0 initiative: a 49-country comparison
This article aims to compare the prevalence of active transportation among children and
adolescents from 49 countries at different levels of development. The data was extracted …
adolescents from 49 countries at different levels of development. The data was extracted …
Determinants and dynamics of active school travel in Ghanaian children
S Agyeman, L Cheng - Journal of Transport & Health, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction Involvements of children in physical activities in urban Ghana is declining in
walking/cycling to school (CTS). However, these sustainable and active modes have health …
walking/cycling to school (CTS). However, these sustainable and active modes have health …
Neighbourhood, built environment and children's outdoor play spaces in urban Ghana: Review of policies and challenges
D Adjei-Boadi, S Agyei-Mensah, G Adamkiewicz… - Landscape and urban …, 2022 - Elsevier
Although a great deal of research work has been done by social scientists on walkability and
playability, the focus to a large extent has been on the global north. Research work on the …
playability, the focus to a large extent has been on the global north. Research work on the …
[HTML][HTML] Physical activity and active transportation behaviour among rural, peri-urban and urban children in Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria: The PAAT Study
Background Physical activity (PA) is associated with numerous health benefits among
children and youth. However, few studies have examined how active transportation (AT) and …
children and youth. However, few studies have examined how active transportation (AT) and …
[HTML][HTML] Indicators of physical activity among children and youth in 9 countries with low to medium human development indices: a global matrix 3.0 paper
Background: This study compares results of physical activity report cards from 9 countries
with low to medium human development indices, participating in the Global Matrix 3.0 …
with low to medium human development indices, participating in the Global Matrix 3.0 …
Nutritional status, physical activity and associated nutrition knowledge of primary school learners
TM Muderedzwa, TM Matsungo - Nutrition and health, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Nutrition education has the potential to improve eating habits, physical activity
and nutritional status of schoolchildren. Aim: This study aimed to determine the nutritional …
and nutritional status of schoolchildren. Aim: This study aimed to determine the nutritional …
[HTML][HTML] Indicators of physical activity and nutritional status among children and adolescents in Zimbabwe: Findings from three global matrix initiatives
Abstract Background/Objectives Regular physical activity is associated with several benefits
among children and adolescents. Globally, only limited surveillance data, collected using …
among children and adolescents. Globally, only limited surveillance data, collected using …
[HTML][HTML] 24 hour movement behaviours and the health and development of pre-school children from Zimbabwean settings: the SUNRISE pilot study
N Munambah, F Muchirahondo, M Chiwaridzo… - South African Journal of …, 2021 - ajol.info
Background: In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) released global guidelines for
physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for the early years. The International Study …
physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for the early years. The International Study …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of physical activity indicators for children and youth in Ethiopia: evidence from the global matrix 3.0 study (2017–2018)
C Abdeta, Z Teklemariam, A Deksisa, E Abera… - Sports Medicine …, 2019 - Springer
Background Regular physical activity is vital for children's health, well-being, and
development. However, evidence is scant about physical activity indicators for children and …
development. However, evidence is scant about physical activity indicators for children and …