Children’s Physical Activity Awareness among Mothers in a Saudi Arabian Health Center
Introduction: Physical inactivity is a major contributor to the increasing levels of obesity and other serious medical conditions among children and adolescents worldwide. A major factor in this increase is lack of awareness of mothers’ regarding the Physical Activity (PA) of their children. Ai...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9602/25768_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(Vg_Sy_Sh)_PFA(P)_PF2(NE_SY_SS).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Physical inactivity is a major contributor to the
increasing levels of obesity and other serious medical conditions
among children and adolescents worldwide. A major factor in
this increase is lack of awareness of mothers’ regarding the
Physical Activity (PA) of their children.
Aim: The current study aimed to identify the degree of
knowledge and awareness of Saudi mothers’ regarding their
children’s physical activities, which will be useful for improving
physical education, health programs, and eventually children's
health care.
Materials and Methods: A total of 342 mothers attending
a vaccination clinic, well-baby, or women’s health clinic
participated in the study, in which questionnaire was used to
assess the awareness regarding PA.
Results: The majority of mothers agreed that they have a crucial
role in motivating their children to engage in PA, but was not
aware of current recommendations.
Conclusion: Awareness of Saudi mothers’ regarding their
children’s PA was exceedingly low. Creating awareness of
children’s PA is essential. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |