Correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the Thai population: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the importance of knowing the potential impediments and enablers for physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in a specific population, the aim of this study was to systematically review and summarise evidence on individual, social, environmental, and policy correlates of PA and SB in the Thai population.

Methods

A systematic review of articles written in Thai and English was conducted. Studies that reported at least one correlate for PA and/or SB in a healthy Thai population were selected independently by two authors. Data on 21 variables were extracted. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

Results

A total of 25,007 records were screened and 167 studies were included. The studies

SUBMITTER: Liangruenrom N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6469108 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature