Risk and Protective Factors for Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Comorbid Asthma and Obesity.
Jacqlyn L YourellNatalie C Koskela-StaplesJennifer L DotyDavid A FedelePublished in: Journal of pediatric psychology (2022)
Adolescents with OW/OB had significantly lower levels of PA compared to those without, regardless of asthma status. Individual and relational factors influenced adolescent PA. Future research investigating factors influencing adolescent PA should consider depressive symptoms, connectedness to adults in the community, non-sport-related extracurricular activity involvement, and address disparities among minoritized youth.
Keyphrases
- young adults
- physical activity
- mental health
- depressive symptoms
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- lung function
- allergic rhinitis
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- childhood cancer
- weight loss
- healthcare
- type diabetes
- body mass index
- sleep quality
- social media
- weight gain
- current status
- social support
- adipose tissue