Physical Activity and Exercise Participation among Malaysian Children (Able-Bodied vs. Physical Disability)

A Cross-Sectional Study

Datos Bibliográficos

ID17824237
AutoresMaziah Mat Rosly (0000-0002-7925-3574, University of Malaya, autor de correspondencia)
Año2022
Volumen9
Número5
Páginas704-704
Fecha de publicación2022-05-11
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaChildren (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
EditorialMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children9050704
OpenAlexW4280620633
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas13

Globally, physical activity levels (PAL) among able-bodied and children with a form of disability remain low. This study aims to characterize PAL and identify the demographic variables affecting children from partaking exercises to promote active lifestyles. Methods: The Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities questionnaire was used for the study. A total of 140 data responses were collected online or physically via passive snowball recruitment and quantitatively analyzed. Results: Five factors were extracted from the dimensions, consisting of household chores, household maintenance, high intensity exercise training, miscellaneous activities and school-related activities. Able-bodied children were significantly (p = 0.000) more active (median = 15.05, IQR = 13.06) than children with physical disabilities (median = 3.09, IQR = 2.58). The B40 household group reported significantly (p < 0.05, MET < 5.16/week) lower participation in health-beneficial (moderate-vigorous intensity) exercises as recommended by international guidelines. Conclusion: Children with physical disabilities reported significantly lower education achievements and PAL compared to their able-bodied counterpart. The majority of Malaysian children (69.3%) surveyed did not achieve the recommended aerobic exercise prescription

Cross-sectional study · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Sports and Physical Education Research · Gerontology