Ethnic and residential differences in adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines and self-reported physical fitness among Zhuang and Han adolescents in southern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 24-h movement guidelines integrate physical activity (PA), screen time, and sleep for health benefits, yet little is known about how adherence to these guidelines relates to physical fitness (PF) among adolescents, particularly in the context of ethnic and residential differences. This study examines the independent and combined associations of adhering to the 24-h movement guidelines with self-reported PF among Han and Zhuang adolescents in southern China, while exploring potential differences by residence and ethnicity.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from 6,913 adolescents were analyzed using a validated self-reported questionnaire to assess adherence to the 24-h movement guidelines and PF components (cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, speed

SUBMITTER: Qian H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711711 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature