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Prevalence and correlates of behavioral non-communicable diseases risk factors among adolescents in the Seychelles: results of a National School Survey in 2015
(MDPI, 2019)
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of behavioral non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors among a national sample of school-going adolescents in the Seychelles. Cross-sectional data ...
Gender and ethnic differences in motor proficiency among senior phase learners in Potchefstroom, South Africa
(LAM Publications, 2017)
The diversity of learners in South African schools implies that learners in the Physical Education class may show different levels of gross- and perceptual-motor proficiency, although no research has been reported on gender ...
Verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit en sedentêre tyd, en akademiese prestasie by graad 7-leerders in Potchefstroom
(NWU, 2018)
The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between physical activity and sedentary time, and academic performance of Grade 7 learners in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Incorporating a once-off cross-sectional ...
Exploring mindfulness in self-injuring adolescents in a psychiatric setting
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2011)
This study explored mindfulness amongst eight self-injuring psychiatric adolescents. A mixed-method design was used. Interviews and clinical records comprised the qualitative data, while quantitative data was gathered using ...
The two-year longitudinal relationships between changes in body composition and changes in selected metabolic risk factors (abdominal obesity and blood pressure) among adolescents from Potchefstroom in the North West Province of South Africa
(Wolters Kluwer, 2018)
Objectives: To determine the longitudinal relationship between changes in body composition and selected metabolic risk factors (abdominal obesity and BP) among adolescents from the Tlokwe Municipality in the North West ...
Behavioral risk factors of non-communicable diseases among a nationally representative sample of school-going adolescents in Indonesia
(Dove Press, 2019)
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of behavioral non-communicable diseases (NCD) risk factors among adolescents in Indonesia.
Methods: Cross-sectional national data were ...
Early substance use initiation and psychological distress among adolescents in five ASEAN countries: a cross-sectional study
(Dove Press, 2019)
Aim: The study aimed to assess the associations between substance use early initiation (<12 years) (smoking cigarettes, alcohol and drug use) with psychological distress among adolescents in five ASEAN countries.
Methods: ...
Leisure-time sedentary behavior is associated with psychological distress and substance use among school-going adolescents in five Southeast Asian countries: a cross-sectional study
(MDPI, 2019)
Sedentary behavior has been found to be associated with poorer mental health. The aim of this study was to estimate associations of sedentary behavior with psychological distress and substance use among adolescents in five ...
Sedentary behaviour and sleep problems among young, middle-aged, and older persons in South Africa: a brief report
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between sedentary behaviour and sleep problems in a large national community sample in South Africa. We analysed an existing cross-sectional population data set, the “South ...
Alcohol use and misuse among school-going adolescents in Thailand: results of a national survey in 2015
(MDPI, 2019)
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of alcohol use and misuse, and to identify its associated factors among in-school adolescents in the 2015 Thailand Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS). The ...