Physical activity and risk of behavioural and mental health disorders in kindergarten children: analysis of a series of cross-sectional complete enumeration (census) surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is mixed evidence on the relationship between physical activity and behavioural and mental health. We aimed to estimate the association between physical activity and risk of behavioural and mental health disorders in early school-aged children.

Design

A series of cross-sectional complete enumeration (census) surveys.

Settings

All primary schools in the Australian Capital Territory, 2014-2016.

Participants

All children enrolled in their first year of full-time primary education (kindergarten) were invited to participate. Of the 16 662 eligible kindergarten children, 15 040 completed the survey for the first time.

Outcome measures

Average daily physical activity participation and prevalence of risk of behavioural and mental health disorder

SUBMITTER: O'Brien K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7103808 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature