Footprints in Time: Physical Activity Levels and Sociodemographic and Movement-Related Associations Within the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children.

Macniven, R; Wilson, R; Olds, T; Evans, J

Footprints in Time: Physical Activity Levels and Sociodemographic and Movement-Related Associations Within the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children.

Macniven, R Wilson, R Olds, T Evans, J

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Publisher:: HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of physical activity & health, 2021, 18, (3), pp. 279-286
Issue Date:: 2021-02-10

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dc.contributor.author	Macniven, R
dc.contributor.author	Wilson, R
dc.contributor.author	Olds, T
dc.contributor.author	Evans, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1566-4507
dc.date.accessioned	2021-10-11T05:24:24Z
dc.date.available	2020-12-20
dc.date.available	2021-10-11T05:24:24Z
dc.date.issued	2021-02-10
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of physical activity & health, 2021, 18, (3), pp. 279-286
dc.identifier.issn	1543-3080
dc.identifier.issn	1543-5474
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/150997
dc.description.abstract	Background: Emerging evidence suggests that Indigenous children have higher physical activity levels that non-Indigenous children, yet little is known of the factors that influence these levels or how they may be optimized. This study examines correlates of achieving =1 hour/day of physical activity among Indigenous Australian children aged 8-13 years. Methods: Data were collected through parental self-report in the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children. Proportions of children achieving =1 hour/day physical activity, approximating the Australian aerobic physical activity recommendations, were calculated, and associations with sociodemographic, family composition, and movement-related factors were quantified using multiple logistic regression analyses. Results: Half of the 1233 children achieved =1 hour/day physical activity. Children from families with low parental education and unemployment, remote residence, low socioeconomic status, and without a father in the household were more likely to meet the recommendations. Achieving =1 hour/day of physical activity was also associated with low levels of playing electronic games and total screen time. Conclusions: Sociodemographic correlates of physical activity among Indigenous Australian children run counter to those typically found in non-Indigenous Australian children. Further longitudinal examination of the predictors of these associations would provide a greater understanding of Indigenous physical activity determinants, to inform strategies to facilitate participation
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dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of physical activity & health
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dc.subject	1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
dc.subject.classification	Public Health
dc.title	Footprints in Time: Physical Activity Levels and Sociodemographic and Movement-Related Associations Within the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children.
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - SIC - Strengthening Indigenous Communities
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Abstract:

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that Indigenous children have higher physical activity levels that non-Indigenous children, yet little is known of the factors that influence these levels or how they may be optimized. This study examines correlates of achieving =1 hour/day of physical activity among Indigenous Australian children aged 8-13 years. Methods: Data were collected through parental self-report in the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children. Proportions of children achieving =1 hour/day physical activity, approximating the Australian aerobic physical activity recommendations, were calculated, and associations with sociodemographic, family composition, and movement-related factors were quantified using multiple logistic regression analyses. Results: Half of the 1233 children achieved =1 hour/day physical activity. Children from families with low parental education and unemployment, remote residence, low socioeconomic status, and without a father in the household were more likely to meet the recommendations. Achieving =1 hour/day of physical activity was also associated with low levels of playing electronic games and total screen time. Conclusions: Sociodemographic correlates of physical activity among Indigenous Australian children run counter to those typically found in non-Indigenous Australian children. Further longitudinal examination of the predictors of these associations would provide a greater understanding of Indigenous physical activity determinants, to inform strategies to facilitate participation

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