Children with congenital heart disease exhibit seasonal variation in physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We sought to identify seasonal variation in physical activity that different physical activity measurement tools can capture in children with congenital heart disease.

Methods

Data were collected as part of a prospective cohort study at BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada. Daily step counts of children aged 9-16 years with moderate-to-severe CHD were assessed continuously for 1-year via a commercial activity tracker (Fitbit Charge 2™). Physical activity levels were also assessed conventionally at one time-point via accelerometers (ActiGraph) and physical activity questionnaires.

Results

156 children (mean age 12.7±2.4 years; 42% female) participated in the study. Fitbit data (n = 96) over a 1-year period clearly illustrated seasonal peaks (late spring

SUBMITTER: Kuan MTY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7644044 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature