Physical activity and its correlates among higher secondary school students in an urban district of Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data on adolescents' physical activity and determinants are scarce in Nepal. In this study, we aim to assess the level of physical activity, its correlates and the sedentary behavior of high school students in an urban district of Nepal.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study. Participants were selected using two-stage cluster sampling technique. We used Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) to collect information regarding physical activity and sedentary behavior. We also collected information about socio-demographic, academic, environmental and lifestyle-related factors. Data from 945 high school students from 23 randomly selected schools were analyzed. Logistic regression was used to identify correlates of low physical activity separately for male and

SUBMITTER: Thapa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6612167 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature