Associations between socioeconomic status and physical activity: A cross-sectional analysis of Chinese children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although socioeconomic status (SES) has been shown to be an important determinant of physical activity (PA) in adults, the association in children and adolescents remains less consistent based on evidence from western developed countries. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to investigate associations between SES and PA among Chinese children and adolescents.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with a self-reported questionnaire in China. The multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method was used, and 2,955 children and adolescents (8-17 years old, 53.4% girls) were enrolled in this study. SES was assessed by measuring parental education levels, perceived family wealth, and Family Affluence Scale II (FAS II). PA was assessed by reliable and valid i

SUBMITTER: Ke Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9477139 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature