Parent and child opinion on the use of standing desks in the classroom.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Standing desks present a novel approach to reduce sedentary time in the classroom and address cardiovascular risk factors at an early age. In the context of designing a standing desk study, parents and children were surveyed regarding their perceptions and current use of standing desks and other flexible seating.

Methods

Survey administered from January 31st to February 26th, 2024 to a convenience cohort of 50 parent-child pairs presenting for well or acute care at a pediatrics clinic affiliated with an academic institution (Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States). Logistic regression examined parent support of and child willingness to use a standing desk in the classroom.

Results

Parents were primarily non-Hispanic, white females above 40 years of age. Child

SUBMITTER: Wasserstein KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404221 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature