A comparative study of healthy lifestyle behaviors and related factors among Iranian male and female adolescents

A cross-sectional study

Bibliographic Data

ID15380825
AuthorsShayesteh Shirzadi (0000-0002-0914-4989, University of Neyshabur, corresponding author), Zahra Arab Borzu (0000-0003-4924-1510, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences), Shayesteh Jahanfar (0000-0001-6149-1067, Tufts University), S M Alvani (University of Neyshabur, corresponding author), Somayeh Alvani, Maliheh Balouchi (University of Neyshabur), Hadiseh Jalali Gerow (University of Neyshabur), Soudabeh Zarvekanloo (University of Neyshabur), Fatemeh Seraj (University of Neyshabur)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages558-558
Publication date2025-02-11
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-21688-6
PMID39934715
OpenAlexW4407370522
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited45

Fmale adolescents reported lower physical activity levels than males. These findings underscore the importance of paying attention to promoting physical activity in adolescent females. A notable finding was the decline in health-promoting behaviours with age among both genders. This suggests that interventions begin early in adolescence and address the unique challenges that older adolescents face, such as academic pressures and increased autonomy

Biostatistics · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Public health · Young adult · Demography · Health and Well-being Studies · Health and Wellbeing Research · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Epidemiology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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