Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Javier Brazo-Sayavera, Salome Aubert, Joel D. Barnes, Silvia A. Gonzalez, Mark S. Tremblay
Summary: The study found that there are gender differences in compliance with physical activity guidelines and recreational sedentary behavior among children and adolescents from Latin-American countries, with boys being more likely to meet the recommendations compared to girls.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Bo Lin, Eng Wah Teo, Tingting Yan
Summary: This study developed a psychometric instrument based on self-determination theory to exclusively measure the motivation of Chinese university students to participate in physical activity. The analysis of the samples showed that the scale has good psychometric characteristics.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul O'Halloran, Courtney Sullivan, Kiera Staley, Matthew Nicholson, Erica Randle, Adrian Bauman, Alex Donaldson, Nicola McNeil, Arthur Stukas, Annemarie Wright, Michael Kingsley
Summary: This study aimed to assess the validity of a single item measure (SIM) in detecting change in physical activity levels in adolescents. The results showed that the SIM is adequate for assessing physical activity at a single time point but not recommended for assessing change.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seungwoo Cha, Won Kee Chang, Hee-Mun Cho, Yun-Sun Jung, Miji Kang, Nam-Jong Paik, Won-Seok Kim
Summary: Telephone-based intervention improves physical activity in patients with subacute stroke, with a higher proportion of participants engaging in physical activity and a higher energy expenditure. This study highlights the importance of telephone-based intervention in stroke rehabilitation.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Genevieve F. F. Dunton, Bridgette Do, Rachel Crosley-Lyons, Christine H. H. Naya, Micaela Hewus, Martina Kanning
Summary: This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of a multi-dimensional scale to assess a range of basic and higher-level psychological needs satisfied through physical activity. The results showed acceptable internal consistency for most subscales, except for mindfulness, aesthetic appreciation, and morality. Most subscales demonstrated discriminant validity and were associated with construct and predictive validation criteria. This study highlights the importance of addressing psychological needs in promoting physical activity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paula Clara Santos, Leonardo Y. S. Maciel, Sandra Abreu, Ana Rita Mesquita, Cristina Carvalho Mesquita, Sofia Lopes, Jorge Mota
Summary: This study translated and validated the PPAQ questionnaire from English to Portuguese and tested its reliability and validity. The results showed that the PPAQ questionnaire has content validity, excellent reliability, and weak criterion validity compared to the accelerometer.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Xia Mao, Xianhua Mao, Yu Yu, Jia Guo
Summary: The current study successfully translated and validated the SSSPH-SC, which demonstrated good reliability and validity in a Chinese population. It can be used as a simple and effective tool for assessing social support for physical activity in Chinese adults. The scale can guide future health promotion programs and serve as an evaluation tool for assessing intervention effects.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neya Ramanan, Suzie Lee, Gyaandeo Maharajh, Richard Webster, Patricia E. E. Longmuir
Summary: Children with congenital heart disease often have inactive lifestyles and motor skill deficits, which can persist into school age. Enhancing physical activity and motor development in infancy may help prevent inactive lifestyle habits.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kaja Meh, Vedrana Sember, Maroje Soric, Henri Vaha-Ypya, Paulo Rocha, Gregor Jurak
Summary: This study confirms that the validity of physical activity questionnaires (PAQs) increases with participants' fitness levels. The results from IPAQ-SF and GPAQ show a significant trend of higher validity for moderate to vigorous physical activity from the low to high fitness groups. However, EHIS-PAQ demonstrates the best agreement with accelerometer data and has a high validity across all fitness groups.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Clare Quinlan, Ben Rattray, Disa Pryor, Joseph M. Northey, Kaarin J. Anstey, Peter Butterworth, Nicolas Cherbuin
Summary: The PAR and AAS are positively associated with SWA in middle-aged adults, but tend to under-report physical activity. Sex and BMI may alter these associations.
Review
Sport Sciences
Alan M. Burton, Ian Cowburn, Ffion Thompson, Joey C. Eisenmann, Ben Nicholson, Kevin Till
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the association between motor competence and physical activity, physical fitness, and psychosocial characteristics among adolescents. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 61 studies showed positive associations between motor competence and physical activity, physical fitness, and psychosocial characteristics in adolescence. However, there were methodological variations and limitations in the current literature, suggesting the need for future research to include longitudinal observations and consider biological maturation.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Andrea M. Kriska, Bonny Rockette-Wagner, Sharon L. Edelstein, George A. Bray, Linda M. Delahanty, Mary A. Hoskin, Edward S. Horton, Elizabeth M. Venditti, William C. Knowler
Summary: The study found that physical activity can lower the incidence of diabetes, with the lifestyle intervention group having significantly higher levels of physical activity compared to the metformin or placebo group.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Samia Alamrani, Alison B. Rushton, Adrian Gardner, Elena Bini, Deborah Falla, Nicola R. Heneghan
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review on the measurement properties of Outcome Measures used to assess physical functioning in adolescents with AIS, finding that most PROM have established construct validity, reliability, and responsiveness in AIS, but not content validity or internal consistency.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lin Luo, Naiqing Song, Jin Huang, Xiaodong Zou, Junfeng Yuan, Chenli Li, Jie Yang, Ling Zhou, Liping Zhang, Shiyan Luo, Xin Gao
Summary: This study developed a College Student Physical Literacy Questionnaire (CSPLQ) for Chinese college students and collected validity evidence. The CSPLQ consisted of 38 items across 3 domains and 7 dimensions. The ICVI of the CSPLQ was 0.70-0.95, and each subscale had a Cronbach alpha coefficient > 0.9. The correlation analysis showed significant relationships between college students' physical literacy and other variables, including athletic ability, physical condition, physical attractiveness, physical fitness, frequency of physical activity, and length of physical activity.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Khalid Abdul Jabbar, Riona Mc Ardle, Sue Lord, Ngaire Kerse, Silvia Del Din, Ruth Teh
Summary: This review evaluates the reliability and validity of accelerometry-based physical activity measures in older adults in real-world conditions. The results show that the relative reliability of step counts and active calories ranges from 0.24 to 0.82 and 0.48 to 0.86, respectively. The absolute reliability ranges from 5864 to 10,832 steps and 289 to 597 kcal for active calories. Criterion validity for step count ranges from 0.83 to 0.98, and inter-rater reliability and criterion validity for duration of walking, lying, sitting, and standing are established.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sara Jalali-Farahani, Parisa Amiri, Fariba Zarani, Fereidoun Azizi
Summary: This study used qualitative methods to explore the perceptions of Iranian adolescents regarding their bodies, focusing on the psychological aspects that contribute to their body image perceptions. The findings revealed various beliefs, body evaluations, emotions, and behaviors among the participants.
CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Fatemeh Mahani, Fahimeh Mehrabi, Leila Cheraghi, Amirali Zareie-Shabkhaneh, Fereidoun Azizi, Parisa Amiri
Summary: This study found that increasing weight may be associated with higher stress levels in males from childhood to young adulthood.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sohila Sadeghi, Fatemeh Mahani, Parisa Amiri, Shahram Alamdari, Davood Khalili, Navid Saadat, Seyed Alireza Ebadi, Ali Reza Mahdavi Hazaveh, Mohammad Karim Shahrzad, Fereidoun Azizi
Summary: Despite the achievements of the national program for the prevention and control of diabetes in Iran over the past two decades, high prevalence of the disease is still observed. The qualitative study identified implementation barriers and inefficient policy-making/planning as the main obstacles to the program's success. Efforts need to be made to prioritize the NPPCD, promote intersectoral collaboration, and establish an effective evaluation system for better program implementation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sara Jalali-Farahani, Parisa Amiri, Fariba Zarani, Farid Zayeri, Fereidoun Azizi
Summary: This study developed and assessed the psychometric properties of an indigenous scale for body image evaluation among Iranian adolescents, and found that gender and body weight status have significant effects on body dissatisfaction. These findings are important for the development of future health promotion programs targeting overweight and obesity in adolescents.
JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hasti Masihay-Akbar, Parisa Amiri, Leila Cheraghi, Amir Abbas Momenan, Fereidoun Azizi
Summary: The effects of a multi-setting lifestyle education on men's cigarette, hookah, and passive smoking, and women's passive smoking in Iran were investigated. The results showed that lifestyle education can reduce the odds of men's smoking and hookah use, as well as women's passive smoking. Lifestyle education with community outreach can help achieve pragmatic tobacco control goals.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Fatemeh Toorang, Amirhossein Takian, Hamed Pouraram, Parisa Amiri, Zahra Abdullahi
Summary: This study utilized a mixed Delphi and Policy Dialogue approach to explore and prioritize policy options for controlling childhood obesity in Iran. Through expert interviews and stakeholder discussions, a policy package was developed, featuring policies such as healthy schools, creating healthy environments, subsidizing healthy foods, educating healthy lifestyles, and increasing access to physical activity facilities.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Parisa Amiri, Fataneh Ghadirian, Parnian Parvin, Leila Cheraghi, Davood Khalili, Shahram Alamdari, Fereidoun Azizi
Summary: Previous studies have shown that spiritual experience may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVDs). However, little is known about the relationship between spiritual health and the gender-specific risk of CVDs in communities with different cultures. The current results indicate a gender-specific association between spiritual health and cardiovascular disease risk. Our findings imply that promoting spiritual health can be considered an effective strategy in future preventive interventions, primarily by controlling the desire to smoke in men.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahdieh Niknam, Nasrin Omidvar, Parisa Amiri, Hassan Eini-Zinab, Naser Kalantari
Summary: By adapting the CRM and confirming linguistic, content, and face validity, the present study devised a CRT for childhood obesity prevention programs that can be used in relevant studies in Iran.
JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahdieh Niknam, Nasrin Omidvar, Hassan Eini-Zinab, Naser Kalantari, Keyvan Olazadeh, Parisa Amiri
Summary: This study aimed to explore the readiness of Iranian urban population to engage in childhood obesity prevention programs. The intervention communities showed increased readiness, while the control communities showed decreased readiness. This study can provide insights for developing readiness-based childhood obesity prevention programs in Middle Eastern and other developing countries.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maryam S. Daneshpour, Mahdi Akbarzadeh, Hossein Lanjanian, Bahar Sedaghati-Khayat, Kamran Guity, Sajedeh Masjoudi, Asiyeh Sadat Zahedi, Maryam Moazzam-Jazi, Leila Najd Hassan Bonab, Bita Shalbafan, Sara Asgarian, Goodarz Koli Farhood, Niloofar Javanrooh, Maryam Zarkesh, Parisa Riahi, Mohammad Reza Moghaddas, Parvaneh Arbab Dehkordi, Azar Delbarpour Ahmadi, Firoozeh Hosseini, Sara Jalali Farahani, Farzad Hadaegh, Parvin Mirmiran, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Arash Ghanbarian, Mohammad Sadegh Fallah Mahboob Pasand, Parisa Amiri, Majid Valizadeh, Farhad Hosseipanah, Maryam Tohidi, Asghar Ghasemi, Azita Zadeh-Vakili, Mohammad Piryaei, Shahram Alamdari, Davood Khalili, Amirabbas Momenan, Maryam Barzin, Sirous Zeinali, Mehdi Hedayati, Fereidoun Azizi
Summary: The Tehran cardiometabolic genetic study (TCGS) is a large population-based cohort study that conducts periodic follow-ups. Its primary goal is to identify potential targets for prevention and intervention for non-communicable diseases that may develop in mid-life and late life. This research provides an update on the study's rationale and design, summarizes its findings, and outlines the objectives for precision medicine.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maryam Farahmand, Parisa Amiri, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Leila Cheraghi, Fereidoun Azizi
Summary: This study explores the relationship between spiritual health and health-related quality of life in different stages of life in healthy women. The study found that higher spiritual health is associated with higher mental health and overall quality of life. These findings can be used to develop programs aimed at improving psychological health in women.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Neda Ezzeddin, Naser Kalantari, Farid Zayeri, Parisa Amiri, Morteza Abdollahi
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop and implement a nutrition-sensitive agriculture program in Iran to improve the nutrition status of rural and nomadic women. A process evaluation was conducted, showing that program implementation was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but there were also other barriers and facilitators identified.
HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND POLICY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hasti Masihay-Akbar, Parisa Amiri, Parisa Naseri, Fereidoun Azizi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the latent smoking classes in men and their association with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of themselves, their wives and offspring. The results showed that men's heavy and persistent smoking worsens their own and their spouses' HRQoL, mainly in mental health dimensions.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Fahimeh Mehrabi, Fatemeh Mahani, Leila Cheraghi, Ali Kheradmand, Fereidoun Azizi, Parisa Amiri
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association of different obesity phenotypes with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over an 18-year period. The results showed that individuals with persistent metabolically unhealthy obesity had the lowest HRQoL scores, while those with persistent metabolically healthy obesity had the highest scores. These findings highlight the importance of preventive interventions in obesity and promoting healthy lifestyles to improve overall quality of life.
