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- Title
International study of 24‐h movement behaviors of the early years (SUNRISE): A pilot study from Iran.
- Authors
Zarghani, Najmeh Hamzavi; Jafari, Zahra; Amini, Fereshteh; Marashi, Seiedeh Zahra; Ghaffarifar, Saeideh; Ghofranipour, Fazlollah; Baghbanian, Mahroo; Okely, Anthony D.
- Abstract
Background: This study examined the proportion of Iranian children who met the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years. Additionally, it investigated the feasibility and acceptability of the methods to be used in the SUNRISE study. Methods: This pilot study was conducted among 83 children aged 3 and 4 years in preschools and health care centres in Iran, in 2022. Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep (ActiGraph wGT3x‐BT); fine and gross motor skills (validated activities); and executive functions (the Early Years Toolbox) were assessed. Results: Only four (4.8%) children met all recommendations of the WHO guidelines. The proportion of children who met MVPA, TPA, screen time, restrained sitting and sleep were 44.6%, 38.6%, 19.3%, 38.6% and 65.1%, respectively. Fifty‐two (62.6%) children wore the ActiGraph for at least three full days. A total of 97.6%, 95.1% and 91.5% of children completed anthropometric, EF and motor skill assessments, respectively. Conclusion: This pilot study was feasible and acceptable among Iranian children. Regarding the low proportion of children who met the WHO guidelines, it is recommended that long‐term and practical strategies be developed to promote healthier lifestyles among preschool children in Iran.
- Subjects
IRAN; WORLD Health Organization; MOTOR ability; SEDENTARY lifestyles; SEX distribution; PILOT projects; EXECUTIVE function; POPULATION geography; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; SCREEN time; SLEEP; HEALTH behavior; ANTHROPOMETRY; PHYSICAL activity; CHILD behavior; CHILDREN
- Publication
Child: Care, Health & Development, 2024, Vol 50, Issue 3, p1
- ISSN
0305-1862
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/cch.13269