Physical Wellness Among Gaming Adults: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Video and hobby gaming are immensely popular among adults; however, associations between gaming and health have primarily been investigated in children and adolescents. Furthermore, most research has focused on electronic gaming, despite traditional hobby gaming gaining prominence.

Objective

To determine whether the number of platforms used, platform preference, and gaming time are associated with obesity, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and cardiovascular risk factors in an adult gaming population.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data obtained from 292 participants who attended a large Midwestern gaming convention. We collected data using a computer-based questionnaire that comprised questions on gaming behavior, demographics,

SUBMITTER: Arnaez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6019842 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature