Device Assessed Physical Activity of Children in Asian Countries: A Systematic Review of Gender Differences and Methodological Approaches

• 영문명: Device Assessed Physical Activity of Children in Asian Countries: A Systematic Review of Gender Differences and Methodological Approaches
• 발행기관: 아시아운동학회
• 저자명: Lauren B Sherar Yu-Ling Chen Natalie Pearson
• 간행물 정보: 『Physical Activity 』Vol.2 No.1, 62~70쪽, 전체 9쪽
• 주제분류: 예술체육 > 체육
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.05.31

국문 초록

Aim: The aim of this review was to identify and synthesise the evidence on the prevalence of a) device assessed physical activity and/or sedentary time among children in Asian countries b) map out the methodological approaches used to obtain these estimates Methods: Electronic database and manual searches were conducted in July 2022. For inclusion, studies were required to: (i) be a cross-sectional or longitudinal studies conducted within an Asian country; (ii) include children aged 5-12 years (or mean age within this range); (iii) include a device assessed physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour outcome; (iv) be published after 2012. Results: Seventeen articles (16 studies) included device assessed physical activity and/or sedentary time. Most the samples in the present review came from Japan or countries in the middle east (Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia), and the majority were cross-sectional. Where data was collected on boys and girls (8 studies), girls were less active than boys. Most studies (76%) used an accelerometer, with the remainder utilising a pedometer (12%), heart rate sensor/combined sensor (6%) or an inclinometer (6%). Many papers outlined a valid wear criterion (per day and per file), although the criteria varied widely between studies, with some studies failing to report on the criteria for removal of non-wear in the analyses. Conclusions: Devices, such as accelerometers, are the most accurate tool for collecting data on volume, frequency, and intensity of physical activity of children; however, they are underutilised in Asian countries. The studies that have utilised devises in Asia are largely cross-sectional studies with diverse methodological approaches which will prevent robust estimates and the inability to compare across studies and over time.

영문 초록

Aim: The aim of this review was to identify and synthesise the evidence on the prevalence of a) device assessed physical activity and/or sedentary time among children in Asian countries b) map out the methodological approaches used to obtain these estimates Methods: Electronic database and manual searches were conducted in July 2022. For inclusion, studies were required to: (i) be a cross-sectional or longitudinal studies conducted within an Asian country; (ii) include children aged 5-12 years (or mean age within this range); (iii) include a device assessed physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour outcome; (iv) be published after 2012. Results: Seventeen articles (16 studies) included device assessed physical activity and/or sedentary time. Most the samples in the present review came from Japan or countries in the middle east (Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia), and the majority were cross-sectional. Where data was collected on boys and girls (8 studies), girls were less active than boys. Most studies (76%) used an accelerometer, with the remainder utilising a pedometer (12%), heart rate sensor/combined sensor (6%) or an inclinometer (6%). Many papers outlined a valid wear criterion (per day and per file), although the criteria varied widely between studies, with some studies failing to report on the criteria for removal of non-wear in the analyses. Conclusions: Devices, such as accelerometers, are the most accurate tool for collecting data on volume, frequency, and intensity of physical activity of children; however, they are underutilised in Asian countries. The studies that have utilised devises in Asia are largely cross-sectional studies with diverse methodological approaches which will prevent robust estimates and the inability to compare across studies and over time.