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View article: UNPACKING STUDENT-TEACHERS CONCERNS FOR INCLUSIVE PRACTICAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING IN GHANA: PERSPECTIVE FROM THE UNIVERSITY PREPARATION PROGRAMME
UNPACKING STUDENT-TEACHERS CONCERNS FOR INCLUSIVE PRACTICAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING IN GHANA: PERSPECTIVE FROM THE UNIVERSITY PREPARATION PROGRAMME Open
The imperative to prepare teachers for inclusive classrooms has gained prominence globally, driven by policy reforms and curricular shifts that emphasize equity in education. In Ghana, physical education (PE) teacher training programs face…
View article: Average acceleration and intensity gradient of 9–11-year-old rural and urban Kenyan school-going children and associations with cardiorespiratory fitness and BMI: The Kenya-LINX project
Average acceleration and intensity gradient of 9–11-year-old rural and urban Kenyan school-going children and associations with cardiorespiratory fitness and BMI: The Kenya-LINX project Open
Background Physical activity (PA) is crucial for children’s health, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and weight status. However, research on the PA profiles of Kenyan children, especially between rural and urban areas, is limited. Method Th…
View article: Ambient environmental conditions and active outdoor play in the context of climate change: A systematic review and meta-synthesis
Ambient environmental conditions and active outdoor play in the context of climate change: A systematic review and meta-synthesis Open
This review provides a comprehensive overview of current evidence on associations between ambient environmental conditions and active outdoor play in the context of climate change. The findings offer insights into how a changing climate ma…
View article: Differences Between Health- and Skill-Related Physical Fitness Profiles of Kenyan Children from Urban and Rural Areas: The Kenya-LINX Project
Differences Between Health- and Skill-Related Physical Fitness Profiles of Kenyan Children from Urban and Rural Areas: The Kenya-LINX Project Open
Physical fitness is a key indicator of children’s health, yet amidst rising inactivity and obesity, data on Kenyan children are scarce. This study assessed health- and skill-related fitness differences between rural and urban Kenyan childr…
View article: Effects of aerobic dance on systolic blood pressure in stage one hypertensive adults in Uganda
Effects of aerobic dance on systolic blood pressure in stage one hypertensive adults in Uganda Open
Objective To investigate the effects of a 12-week aerobic dance programme on systolic blood pressure (SBP) in stage one hypertensive adults. Methods This study employed an experimental research design. 36 out of 58 stage one hypertensive a…
View article: Effect of an Eight-Week Walking Program on Health-Related Fitness and Body Image Perception among Premenopausal Teachers
Effect of an Eight-Week Walking Program on Health-Related Fitness and Body Image Perception among Premenopausal Teachers Open
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View article: Effects of a 12-week aerobic dance programme on diastolic blood pressure in stage one hypertensive adults
Effects of a 12-week aerobic dance programme on diastolic blood pressure in stage one hypertensive adults Open
Hypertension which impacts over 1.5 billion people globally is a crucial health challenge accountable for more than 10.8 million early deaths yearly. Our study used an experimental design to investigate the effects of aerobic dance program…
View article: Knowledge of non-communicable diseases among adolescents in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Knowledge of non-communicable diseases among adolescents in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya Open
Introduction: Exposure to risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) begins early especially during adolescence while morbidity and mortality occurs mainly in adulthood.
Objective: To assess the level of knowledge of major NCDs (car…
View article: Editorial: Addressing the impact of urbanization on health and well-being in African and Asian cities
Editorial: Addressing the impact of urbanization on health and well-being in African and Asian cities Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Public Health, 29 June 2023Sec. Environmental health and Exposome Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1193519
View article: Occurrence of fatalities in mountaineering: The case of Mt. Kenya
Occurrence of fatalities in mountaineering: The case of Mt. Kenya Open
A fatality is the most detrimental incident that can occur in mountaineering. It is important to study previous cases and learn from circumstances surrounding fatal incidences in programmes sharing some common elements. This paper is set t…
View article: Wealth and Sedentary Time Are Associated With Dietary Patterns Among Preadolescents in Nairobi City, Kenya
Wealth and Sedentary Time Are Associated With Dietary Patterns Among Preadolescents in Nairobi City, Kenya Open
Consumption of foods often deemed unhealthy (eg, snacks and fast food) was more frequent among preadolescents whose families were wealthier. Interventions that seek ways to promote healthy lifestyles among families residing in urban areas …
View article: Wealth and obesity in pre-adolescents and their guardians: A first step in explaining non-communicable disease-related behaviour in two areas of Nairobi City County
Wealth and obesity in pre-adolescents and their guardians: A first step in explaining non-communicable disease-related behaviour in two areas of Nairobi City County Open
The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is increasing in lower-middle-income countries as these countries transition to unhealthy lifestyles. The transition is mostly predominant in urban areas. We assessed the association between weal…
View article: Prevalence and correlates of compliance with 24-h movement guidelines among children from urban and rural Kenya—The Kenya-LINX project
Prevalence and correlates of compliance with 24-h movement guidelines among children from urban and rural Kenya—The Kenya-LINX project Open
Background Like many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya has experienced rapid urbanization in recent years. Despite the distinct socioeconomic and environmental differences, few studies have examined the adherence to movement guideline…
View article: Vitamin D3 Deficiency: The Missing Component in the Physical Activity and Lifelong Health of Children and Adolescents in Sub-Sahara Africa?
Vitamin D3 Deficiency: The Missing Component in the Physical Activity and Lifelong Health of Children and Adolescents in Sub-Sahara Africa? Open
Urbanization in Africa has led to lifestyles changes that undermine physical activity. These behavioral changes are also linked to spending less time in the Sun. Vitamin D is primarily synthesized dermally when sun rays directly strikes ex…
View article: Sport and Fitness in Children and Adolescents - A Multidimensional View
Sport and Fitness in Children and Adolescents - A Multidimensional View Open
Participation in fitness and sports activities bestows far-reaching benefits on children's growth, physical and mental development, health, skill acquisition, and physical performance. Besides the typical description of common concepts, su…
View article: International school-related sedentary behaviour recommendations for children and youth
International school-related sedentary behaviour recommendations for children and youth Open
Background Existing sedentary behaviour guidelines for children and youth target overall sedentary behaviour and recreational screen time, without any specific recommendations regarding school-related sedentary behaviours (i.e., sedentary …
View article: Training and certification in first responder care among mountaineering practitioners in east Africa
Training and certification in first responder care among mountaineering practitioners in east Africa Open
There is need for mountaineering practitioners to have standardized minimum training in wilderness specific first responder care. The study recommends that the training and recertification should be undertaken on a regular basis by the mou…
View article: Physical activity and active transportation behaviour among rural, peri-urban and urban children in Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria: The PAAT Study
Physical activity and active transportation behaviour among rural, peri-urban and urban children in Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria: The PAAT Study Open
Background Physical activity (PA) is associated with numerous health benefits among children and youth. However, few studies have examined how active transportation (AT) and device-based measures of PA vary within and between countries in …
View article: Additional file 3 of School-related sedentary behaviours and indicators of health and well-being among children and youth: a systematic review
Additional file 3 of School-related sedentary behaviours and indicators of health and well-being among children and youth: a systematic review Open
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View article: Parental-perceived home and neighborhood environmental correlates of accelerometer-measured physical activity among school-going children in Uganda
Parental-perceived home and neighborhood environmental correlates of accelerometer-measured physical activity among school-going children in Uganda Open
The benefits of physical activity (PA) on children’s health and well-being are well established. However, many children do not meet the PA recommendations, increasing their risk of being overweight, obese, and non-communicable diseases. En…
View article: Inclusive Physical Education During the University Preparation Programme in Ghana: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice.
Inclusive Physical Education During the University Preparation Programme in Ghana: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice. Open
Hands-on experience plays a key role in every teacher education programme as it helps the prospective teacher to experience a real world of teaching rather than in abstract. One of the most difficult aspects of inclusive teacher education …
View article: Outdoor Adventure Practice in Kenya: Injuries, Illnesses, Non-Medical Concerns, and Evacuation Profiles on Mt. Kenya
Outdoor Adventure Practice in Kenya: Injuries, Illnesses, Non-Medical Concerns, and Evacuation Profiles on Mt. Kenya Open
Background: Outdoor adventure is inevitably linked to risks that lead to injuries, psychological distress, illnesses, and even fatalities. Gathering detailed information on such occurrences and their contributing factors is a valuable comp…
View article: Lifestyle Transition towards Sedentary Behavior among Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review
Lifestyle Transition towards Sedentary Behavior among Children and Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review Open
Worldwide lifestyles are changing with the fastest transition being witnessed in lower-income countries, especially in developing countries like Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). An influx of easily acquired labor saving screen-based gadgets in ma…
View article: Explaining non-communicable disease-related behavior in Nairobi City County, Kenya, in the context of family and poverty: Study design, methods, and population characteristics (Preprint)
Explaining non-communicable disease-related behavior in Nairobi City County, Kenya, in the context of family and poverty: Study design, methods, and population characteristics (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing in the lower middle-income countries as these countries transition to unhealthy lifestyles which are mostly predominant in urban areas. OBJECTIVE The purpose of…
View article: Association between dietary behaviours and weight status of school children: results from the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) -Kenya
Association between dietary behaviours and weight status of school children: results from the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) -Kenya Open
Background Sub-Saharan African countries are undergoing rapid urbanization resulting in vast changes in dietary habits. Dietary practices involving excess energy intake have been associated with overweight/obesity. We assessed the dietary …