Physical Activity Levels and Screen Time among Youth with Overweight/Obesity Using Mental Health Services

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ID15486293
AuthorsGerald J Jerome (0000-0003-0612-2626, Towson University, corresponding author), Tyler Fink (0000-0002-0292-179X, Johns Hopkins University), Tammy M Brady (0000-0002-1315-6747, Johns Hopkins University), Deborah Rohm Young (0000-0002-8335-7851, Kaiser Permanente), Faith Dickerson (0000-0003-3800-2864, Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital), Stacy Goldsholl (0000-0002-8944-6345, Johns Hopkins University), Robert L Findling (0000-0002-7654-5782, Virginia Commonwealth University), Ekaterina Stepanova (0000-0003-4666-4921, Virginia Commonwealth University), Ann Scheimann (0000-0002-8910-0993, Johns Hopkins University), Arlene Dalcin (0000-0001-9784-7854, Johns Hopkins University), Alison Terry (0000-0002-1260-8115, Johns Hopkins University), Joseph V Gennusa (Johns Hopkins University), Courtney Cook (0000-0002-8123-0910, Johns Hopkins University), Gail L Daumit (0000-0003-0717-0216, Johns Hopkins University), Nae‐Yuh Wang (0000-0001-6513-9730, Johns Hopkins University)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue4
Pages2261-2261
Publication date2022-02-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph19042261
PMID35206449
OpenAlexW4212899250
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited12

Youth with mental illness have higher levels of obesity than children in the general population. Both regular physical activity and limited screen time have been recommended to reduce and prevent childhood obesity. This study examines accelerometer-based moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and screen time among youth with overweight/obesity issues who are receiving mental health care. This study looked at a 12-month weight management randomized clinical trial for overweight/obese youth aged 8-18 years who are receiving mental health services. At baseline, MVPA was assessed using accelerometers, and screen time was self-reported. Among 100 youth, 43% were female, 44% were Black, and 48% were p = 0.012), male participants ( p = 0.013), and lower BMI z-scores ( p = 0.014). In a separate model, higher screen time was associated with participants who were Black ( p = 0.007). Achieving optimal cardiovascular health at the population level requires an understanding of the groups that are most in need of additional assistance. These data reinforce that targeted lifestyle approaches to promote increased physical activity and decreased screen time among overweight/obese youth using mental health services may need additional tailoring for sex, age, and race subgroups

Environmental health · Mental health · Obesity · Overweight · Population · Psychiatry · Randomized controlled trial · Screen time · Demography · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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