Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
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View article: The Role of Lifestyle Behaviors in Early Childhood Obesity: Insights from Pre-School Populations
The Role of Lifestyle Behaviors in Early Childhood Obesity: Insights from Pre-School Populations Open
Aim: Childhood obesity is an escalating global health concern. Identifying modifiable risk factors is crucial to inform effective prevention strategies. This study explored lifestyle behaviors, including chrono-nutrition and sedentary beha…
View article: Classification of overweight/obesity among Saudi adolescents relative to lifestyle behaviors using the IOTF or WHO reference standards
Classification of overweight/obesity among Saudi adolescents relative to lifestyle behaviors using the IOTF or WHO reference standards Open
Purpose To compare two BMI classifications (the IOTF and WHO references) in assessing overweight/obesity prevalence among Saudi adolescents and to evaluate the ability of the two standards to detect risks of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. …
View article: Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Lifestyles of Male and Female Athletes Varying in Discipline, Level and Nationality
Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Lifestyles of Male and Female Athletes Varying in Discipline, Level and Nationality Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced physical activity levels in the general population. This study seeks to examine the impact of pandemic-related lockdowns on physical activity among athletes, comparing individuals across diff…
View article: Cost-effectiveness of physical activity-oriented interventions for improving mental health: a systematic review
Cost-effectiveness of physical activity-oriented interventions for improving mental health: a systematic review Open
Question Are physical activity-oriented interventions for improving mental health conditions cost-effective? This study systematically identified and summarized published evidence on the cost-effectiveness of physical activity-oriented int…
View article: Stakeholder perspectives on surveillance of physical activity and monitoring and evaluation of interventions in Saudi Arabia
Stakeholder perspectives on surveillance of physical activity and monitoring and evaluation of interventions in Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Arabic translation, cultural adaptation, and pre-testing of neighborhood environment walkability scale for adults-abbreviated (NEWS-A): Arabic NEWS-A
Arabic translation, cultural adaptation, and pre-testing of neighborhood environment walkability scale for adults-abbreviated (NEWS-A): Arabic NEWS-A Open
Background Improving neighborhood walkability is critical for sustainable and livable urban development and is associated with increased physical activity. The Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Abbreviated (NEWS-A) is a tool for a…
View article: Authors’ Reply: The Power of Collaboration in Facilitating Mobile Technology Adoption in Health Care
Authors’ Reply: The Power of Collaboration in Facilitating Mobile Technology Adoption in Health Care Open
View article: Authors’ Reply: The Power of Collaboration in Facilitating Mobile Technology Adoption in Health Care (Preprint)
Authors’ Reply: The Power of Collaboration in Facilitating Mobile Technology Adoption in Health Care (Preprint) Open
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View article: Feasibility and acceptability of a cohort study baseline data collection of device-measured physical behaviors and cardiometabolic health in Saudi Arabia: expanding the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep consortium (ProPASS) in the Middle East
Feasibility and acceptability of a cohort study baseline data collection of device-measured physical behaviors and cardiometabolic health in Saudi Arabia: expanding the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep consortium (ProPASS) in the Middle East Open
Background Physical behaviors such physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep are associated with mortality, but there is a lack of epidemiological data and knowledge using device-measured physical behaviors. Purpose To assess the fe…
View article: A systematic review on the associations between the built environment and adult’s physical activity in global tropical and subtropical climate regions
A systematic review on the associations between the built environment and adult’s physical activity in global tropical and subtropical climate regions Open
Background Physical inactivity is a major public health concern, exacerbated in countries with a (sub)tropical climate. The built environment can facilitate physical activity; however, current evidence is mainly from North American and Eur…
View article: Health and economic burden of insufficient physical activity in Saudi Arabia
Health and economic burden of insufficient physical activity in Saudi Arabia Open
Background Insufficient physical activity (PA) was estimated to cause 4.8% of deaths and 2.6% of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) due to noncommunicable diseases in Saudi Arabia in 2019. While Saudi Arabia is already achieving great …
View article: The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces unique challenges in promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviors, as the prevalence of insufficient physical activity is higher than the global average. Mobil…
View article: Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults
Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults Open
View article: Revisiting the clinical utilization of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in Saudi Arabia after 2 decades
Revisiting the clinical utilization of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in Saudi Arabia after 2 decades Open
Although CPET utilization has increased over 2 decades, this still falls below the desired benchmark. This highlights the need for collaborative efforts among policymakers, and healthcare institutions to address barriers and improve CPET i…
View article: Arabic Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Pretesting of Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale for Adults-Abbreviated (NEWS-A): Arabic NEWS-A
Arabic Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Pretesting of Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale for Adults-Abbreviated (NEWS-A): Arabic NEWS-A Open
Background: Improving neighborhood walkability is critical for sustainable and livable urban development and is associated with increased physical activity. The Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Abbreviated (NEWS-A) is a tool for …
View article: Sarcopenia of Ageing: Does a Healthier Lifestyle Matter in Reversing the Trajectory? A Brief Narrative Review and a Call for Action in Saudi Arabia
Sarcopenia of Ageing: Does a Healthier Lifestyle Matter in Reversing the Trajectory? A Brief Narrative Review and a Call for Action in Saudi Arabia Open
The concept of health span is an emerging topic in recent years, with a truly palpable relevance to public health. With ageing comes a loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and performance, which is termed as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a …
View article: How COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions Affected Kuwaiti College Students’ Anthropometry, Lifestyle Behaviors, and Dietary Habits
How COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions Affected Kuwaiti College Students’ Anthropometry, Lifestyle Behaviors, and Dietary Habits Open
The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures implemented to control it have led to widespread lifestyle changes globally. While previous studies have explored these effects across different age groups, this research focuses uniquely on college s…
View article: Corrigendum: Prevalence of overweight and obesity among saudi children: a comparison of two widely used international standards and the national growth references
Corrigendum: Prevalence of overweight and obesity among saudi children: a comparison of two widely used international standards and the national growth references Open
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View article: The influence of gender, media, and internet usage on adolescents' fast food perception and fluid intake
The influence of gender, media, and internet usage on adolescents' fast food perception and fluid intake Open
Background Understanding the factors that influence adolescent’s perception of fast food and their fluid consumption is crucial for designing effective nutrition education programs tailored to this population. This study aimed to evaluate …
View article: Comprehensive assessment of physical activity policies and initiatives in Saudi Arabia 2016–2022
Comprehensive assessment of physical activity policies and initiatives in Saudi Arabia 2016–2022 Open
Objective This study aimed to review health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) policies and initiatives introduced in Saudi Arabia (SA) since 2016 and identify the gaps in their design and implementation. Methods A combination of methods w…
View article: Arabic translation and cultural adaptation of sedentary behavior, dietary habits, and preclinical mobility limitation questionnaires: A cognitive interview study
Arabic translation and cultural adaptation of sedentary behavior, dietary habits, and preclinical mobility limitation questionnaires: A cognitive interview study Open
Background Developing global evidence on the influence of health-related behaviors (e.g., sedentary behavior, diet) and mobility limitations on health requires global consortia from diverse sets of countries. Thus, the purpose was to trans…
View article: Effectiveness of Interventions Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Umbrella Review With Application to Saudi Arabia
Effectiveness of Interventions Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Umbrella Review With Application to Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Effectiveness of Interventions Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Umbrella Review With Application to Saudi Arabia
Effectiveness of Interventions Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Umbrella Review With Application to Saudi Arabia Open
Background As Saudi Arabia is expected to face population aging in the future, the burden of diseases arising from inadequate physical activity (PA) and excess sedentary behavior (SB) may subsequently increase without successful interventi…
View article: Scoping Review of Population-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Saudi Arabia
Scoping Review of Population-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Saudi Arabia Open
Background : Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapid development of the built environment and implementing policy changes to promote physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary behavior (SB) among its population. In light of these developments,…
View article: Scoping Review of Population-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Saudi Arabia.
Scoping Review of Population-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Saudi Arabia. Open
BACKGROUND: Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapid development of the built environment and implementing policy changes to promote physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary behavior (SB) among its population. In light of these developments, …
View article: Public policies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior: a narrative synthesis of “reviews of reviews”
Public policies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior: a narrative synthesis of “reviews of reviews” Open
BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity among the general population is of great concern in public health. OBJECTIVE: This narrative review aims to identify promising physical activity (PA) public policies based on the best available evidence from…
View article: Public policies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior: a narrative synthesis of “reviews of reviews”
Public policies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior: a narrative synthesis of “reviews of reviews” Open
Policymakers seeking to increase PA should consider focusing on school-based PA policies and community-based walking groups, as this is where the evidence base is greatest. To implement these policies, pilot studies to assess the efficacy …
View article: The association between academic performance indicators and lifestyle behaviors among Kuwaiti college students
The association between academic performance indicators and lifestyle behaviors among Kuwaiti college students Open
View article: Diminishing benefits of urban living for children and adolescents’ growth and development
Diminishing benefits of urban living for children and adolescents’ growth and development Open
View article: A scoping review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in Saudi Arabia
A scoping review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in Saudi Arabia Open
Background In Saudi Arabia, stay-at-home orders to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic between March 15 and 23, 2020 and eased on May 28, 2020. We conducted a scoping review to systematically describe physical activity…