Examining factors of accelerometer-measured sedentary time in a sample of rural Canadian children

Brenton L.G. Button, Gina Martin, Andrew F. Clark, Megan Graat, Jason A. Gilliland

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine potential child-level and day-level factors of accelerometer-measured sedentary time in a sample of rural Canadian children. Children (n = 86) from rural Northwestern Ontario participated in this study. Children’s sedentary times were identified and logged using an accelerometer. Child-level data (socio-demographic, household, and environment) came from surveys of children and their parents and a passively logging global positioning unit. Day-level data on day type (weekday/weekend) and weather (temperature, precipitation) were based on the dates of data collection and meteorological data came from the closest Environment Canada weather station. Cross-classified regression models were used to assess the relationship between child-level and day-level correlates of sedentary time. Boys were less sedentary than girls (b = −30.53 p = 0.01). For each one-year age increase, children’s sedentary time increased (b = 12.79 p < 0.01). This study indicates a difference in sedentary time based on a child’s age and gender. However, family, environmental, and weather characteristics did not influence sedentary time in this sample. Health practitioners who deliver care for northern rural youth can provide targeted health advice regarding sedentary time and consider gender and age to be risk factors for these behaviors.

Original languageEnglish
Article number232
JournalChildren
Volume7
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov. 2020

Keywords

  • Child
  • Northern Ontario
  • Rural
  • Sedentary time
  • Weather

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