Cross-sectional associations between physical activity pattern, sports participation, screen time and mental health in Swedish adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the associations between physical activity pattern, sports participation, screen time and mental health in Swedish adolescents.

Design, setting and participants

A total of 1139 Swedish adolescents (mean age 13.4) from 34 schools participated in the cross-sectional study 'Physical Activity for Healthy Brain Functions in School Youth' in 2019.

Methods

Time spent sedentary and in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was measured using accelerometers for seven consecutive days. Screen time and sports participation were self-reported. Anxiety and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were assessed using a Short version of the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale and Kidscreen-10.

Results

MVPA was positively associated (95% CI 0.01 to 0

SUBMITTER: Kjellenberg K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9351317 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature