Childhood socioeconomic position and adult leisure-time physical activity: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Participation in leisure-time physical activity benefits health and is thought to be more prevalent in higher socioeconomic groups. Evidence indicates that childhood socioeconomic circumstances may have long-term influences on adult health and behaviour; however, it is unclear if this extends to an influence on adult physical activity. The aim of this review is to examine whether a lower childhood socioeconomic position is associated with lower levels of leisure-time physical activity during adulthood.

Methods/design

Keywords will be used to systematically search five online databases and additional studies will be located through a search of reference lists. At least two researchers working independently will screen search results assess the quality of included s

SUBMITTER: Elhakeem A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4265411 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature