Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study
Background. Evidence suggests that children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) have decreased physical activity compared to peers. This study describes weight status and physical activity in CYSHCN and identifies factors associated with physical activity and community resources to pro...
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| author | Katie Feehan Margaret E. O'Neil Diana Abdalla Maria Fragala-Pinkham Monica Kondrad Zekarias Berhane Renee Turchi |
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| description | Background. Evidence suggests that children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) have decreased physical activity compared to peers. This study describes weight status and physical activity in CYSHCN and identifies factors associated with physical activity and community resources to promote physical activity. Methods. Parents (n=21) and CYSHCN (n=23) were recruited from a pediatric clinic. The most prevalent diagnoses were autism (n=7, 30%) and cerebral palsy (n=3, 13%). Interviews were conducted with parents for information on physical activity and community resources. Children’s height and weight were measured to calculate body mass index (BMI). Results. The majority of CYSHCN (n=13, 59%) were obese. CYSHCN did not meet recommended levels of 60 minutes of daily physical activity and engaged in more screen time than recommended. More children with cognitive/behavioral/emotional diagnoses were obese compared to children with physical/medical diagnoses. A majority of parents (n=16, 73%) indicated their CYSHCN need more supervision to participate in physical activity in community programs. Conclusion. The majority of CYSHCN in this study were obese and sedentary. Resources to promote physical activity are needed for this population. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a4bc8cd8e6f845c99d72d627f7b08d202025-08-20T02:23:05ZengWileyInternational Journal of Pediatrics1687-97401687-97592012-01-01201210.1155/2012/583249583249Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot StudyKatie Feehan0Margaret E. O'Neil1Diana Abdalla2Maria Fragala-Pinkham3Monica Kondrad4Zekarias Berhane5Renee Turchi6Drexel School of Public Health, Drexel University, 245 N. 15th Street, Mail Stop 660, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USADrexel College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, 245 N. 15th Street, Mail Stop 1030, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USADrexel College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, 245 N. 15th Street, Mail Stop 1030, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USAThe Research Center, Franciscan Hospital for Children, 30 Warren Street, Brighton, MA 02135, USADepartment of Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 3601 A Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USADrexel School of Public Health, Drexel University, 245 N. 15th Street, Mail Stop 660, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USADrexel School of Public Health, Drexel University, 245 N. 15th Street, Mail Stop 660, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USABackground. Evidence suggests that children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) have decreased physical activity compared to peers. This study describes weight status and physical activity in CYSHCN and identifies factors associated with physical activity and community resources to promote physical activity. Methods. Parents (n=21) and CYSHCN (n=23) were recruited from a pediatric clinic. The most prevalent diagnoses were autism (n=7, 30%) and cerebral palsy (n=3, 13%). Interviews were conducted with parents for information on physical activity and community resources. Children’s height and weight were measured to calculate body mass index (BMI). Results. The majority of CYSHCN (n=13, 59%) were obese. CYSHCN did not meet recommended levels of 60 minutes of daily physical activity and engaged in more screen time than recommended. More children with cognitive/behavioral/emotional diagnoses were obese compared to children with physical/medical diagnoses. A majority of parents (n=16, 73%) indicated their CYSHCN need more supervision to participate in physical activity in community programs. Conclusion. The majority of CYSHCN in this study were obese and sedentary. Resources to promote physical activity are needed for this population.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/583249 |
| spellingShingle | Katie Feehan Margaret E. O'Neil Diana Abdalla Maria Fragala-Pinkham Monica Kondrad Zekarias Berhane Renee Turchi Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study International Journal of Pediatrics |
| title | Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study |
| title_full | Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study |
| title_fullStr | Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study |
| title_short | Factors Influencing Physical Activity in Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: A Pilot Study |
| title_sort | factors influencing physical activity in children and youth with special health care needs a pilot study |
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