Enrollment in Physical Education Is Associated With Health-Related Behavior Among High School Students
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UNIVERSIDADE DE SÃO PAULO |
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18/10/2012
18/10/2012
2010
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METHODS: A total of 4210 students attending public high schools in Pernambuco (northeast of Brazil) were selected using random 2-stage cluster sampling. Data were collected by using the Global School-based Student Health Survey. The independent variable was the frequency of participation in PE classes, whereas physical activity, television viewing, smoking, and alcohol, fruit, vegetables and soda consumption were dependent variables. Logistic regressions were carried out to perform crude and adjusted analysis of the association between enrollment in PE classes and health-related behaviors. RESULTS: Sixty-five percent of students do not take part in PE classes, with a significantly higher proportion among females (67.8%). It was observed that enrollment in PE classes was positively associated with physical activity, TV viewing, and fruit consumption, but was negatively associated with soda drinking. The likelihood of reporting being active and eating fruit on a daily basis was 27% and 45% higher, respectively, among those who participate in at least 2 classes per week in comparison with those who do not. Students who participate in PE classes had 28-30% higher likelihood of reporting lower TV viewing during week days. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that higher levels of enrollment in PE classes could play a role in the promotion of health-related behaviors among high school students. |
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JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, v.80, n.3, p.126-133, 2010 0022-4391 |
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eng |
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WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC |
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Journal of School Health |
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Palavras-Chave | #health behavior #physical education #health promotion #adolescents #ADOLESCENTS #YOUTH #SEDENTARY #CHILDREN #YOUNG #STATEMENT #COMMUNITY #PATTERNS #PROGRAMS #ALCOHOL #Education & Educational Research #Education, Scientific Disciplines #Health Care Sciences & Services #Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
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