Birth-related and current factors associated with physical inactivity in the leisure time in Brazilian adolescents.

Maria Laura Siqueira de Souza AndradeJuliana de Souza OliveiraNathália Paula de SouzaEmilia Chagas CostaFernanda Cristina de Lima Pinto TavaresPoliana Coelho CabralNathalia Barbosa de AquinoVanessa Sá LealPedro Israel Cabral de Lira

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Contrary to our hypothesis, birth related factors (e.g., low birth weight, preterm birth and exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age) are not associated with physical inactivity. The prevalence of insufficient physical activity during leisure was high among the adolescents evaluated and was associated with sociodemographic characteristics as well as nutritional status. It is necessary to implement strategies focused on physical activity at schools.

Keyphrases

physical activity
preterm birth
low birth weight
gestational age
preterm infants
human milk
body mass index
risk factors
young adults
sleep quality
pregnant women
drug induced