Self-reported physical activity status among adolescents in Debre Birhan town, Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of ischaemic heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and breast and colon cancer. But, adolescents are insufficiently physically active. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess self- reported physical activity status and associated factors among adolescents in Debre Birhan town, Ethiopia.

Methods

School based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 20 to May 10/2019 in Debre Berhan town Secondary schools. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 580 study participants from three secondary schools. Physical activity was assessed using questions adopted from recreation, sport, and leisure-time physical activity assessment section of international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ). Adolescents who have done m

SUBMITTER: Mohammed OY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7034904 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature