Determinants of student’s physical activity: a 12-month follow-up study in Ningxia province

BMC Public Health

Xiangrong Shi¹  Jieguo Lu²  Wei Huang³  Jie Zhuang³  Yujie Wang³  Xiaoling Li⁴  Pengpeng Gao⁵ 

[1] Department of Pharmacology & Neuroscience, University of North Texas Halth Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA;Physical Education, Health and Art Office, Ningxia Provincial Department of Education, 127 Shang Hai West Road, 750004, Yinchuan, Ningxia Province, China;School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, 399 Chang Hai Road, 200438, Shanghai, China;School of Physical Education, Ningxia University, 489 He Lan Shan West Road, 750021, Yinchuan, Ningxia Province, China;School of Physical Education, North Minzu University, 204 Wen Chang North Road, 750021, Yinchuan, Ningxia Province, China;

关键词: Physical activity;    Children;    Adolescent;    School environment;    Neighbourhood environment;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12889-021-10525-1

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundPhysical activity has many health benefits for children and adolescents. However, the prevalence of physical inactivity in school-aged children and adolescents remains high in China. Many factors impact the levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among students. This study investigated the factors associated with students’ MVPA levels and the determinants of changes in their MVPA behaviour.MethodsThis is a longitudinal study with a 12-month follow-up. The study samples were obtained from 2016 and 2017 Physical Activity and Fitness in China—The Youth Study, and they included 1597 students (aged 9–18 years) from 31 primary, junior high, and high schools in Ningxia Province. Factors related to the individual (Age, Sex, BMI and attitude to PA), school (school exercise facility, PE class, teacher support, PA time and PA environment) and neighbourhood (free skill training, sport events, sport organization, sport facility) factors were measured via questionnaire at baseline and after 12 months. Multiple logistic regression was performed to examine the factors that impact students’ MVPA level and the determinants of changes in students’ MVPA behaviour.ResultsThere was no difference in students’ MVPA levels between 2016 and 2017. Boys were more physically active than girls at baseline (RR 1.55, 95% CI 1.10, 2.20). Neighbourhood factors associated students’ MVPA levels were significant, but all of these factors (neighbourhood sport events, organizations, facilities, etc.) were removed from the longitudinal model. Individual and school factors were important for students’ MVPA maintenance and positive development (e.g., gender, attitude, school PE class and PA time).ConclusionsIn conclusion, both neighbourhood and school factors may affect students’ MVPA, but school appears to plays a more critical role in maintaining and promoting students’ MVPA levels. In addition, individual factors may be more important than school and neighbourhood factors in influencing students’ MVPA levels. Our research demonstrates that students’ attitudes towards PA and school factors should be considered targets for future intervention programmes to promote MVPA. More education programmes may help enhance students’ attitudes towards PA, but more studies with large samples and objective assessments are needed to explore the determinants of MVPA.

【 授权许可】

CC BY