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View article: Parental Perceptions of Environmental Factors on Preschoolers’ Sleep Duration Among 23 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries
Parental Perceptions of Environmental Factors on Preschoolers’ Sleep Duration Among 23 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries Open
Public health researchers and professionals should prioritize context-specific strategies to minimize the impact of weather conditions on sleep to promote healthy levels of sleep among preschoolers from diverse settings.
View article: Associations Between 24-Hour Movement Behaviors and Health-Related Quality of Life in East Asian Children
Associations Between 24-Hour Movement Behaviors and Health-Related Quality of Life in East Asian Children Open
Background: It is important to investigate the combination of 24 h movement behaviors (24 h MB)—such as physical activity, screen time, and sleep—as children’s daily habitual behaviors significantly influence their health-related quality o…
View article: Motor competence development of children in Singapore: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study
Motor competence development of children in Singapore: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study Open
Introduction Understanding the motor competence development of young children requires both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. This is crucial for identifying relative age effects and tracking individual developmental trajectories.…
View article: City Tales - Relationship Between 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and Health-Related Quality of Life in Early Childhood in Singapore, Japan and China
City Tales - Relationship Between 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and Health-Related Quality of Life in Early Childhood in Singapore, Japan and China Open
Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is increasingly recognized as a critical indicator of well-being in early childhood, yet its associations with 24-hour movement behaviors—physical activity, screen time, and sleep—remain u…
View article: The Parent-SmalQ Indonesia surveillance content validation involves monitoring and verifying physical activity behavior, sleep patterns, and dietary intake in children
The Parent-SmalQ Indonesia surveillance content validation involves monitoring and verifying physical activity behavior, sleep patterns, and dietary intake in children Open
The 24-hour guidelines heavily consider the dietary intake, sleep patterns, and physical activity habits of children. This study aims to determine the validity of the Parent-SmalQ Indonesia content for each question item, facilitating clea…
View article: Associations Between Screen Time, Physical Activity, and Sleep Patterns in Children Aged 3–7 Years—A Multicentric Cohort Study in Urban Environment
Associations Between Screen Time, Physical Activity, and Sleep Patterns in Children Aged 3–7 Years—A Multicentric Cohort Study in Urban Environment Open
In most developed countries, children’s use of digital media has increased significantly. Concerns about how screen time (ST) affects physical activity (PA), sleep patterns (SL), and overall health habits have prompted further exploration …
View article: Caregiver feeding practices for infants and toddlers and their eating behaviors in Singapore
Caregiver feeding practices for infants and toddlers and their eating behaviors in Singapore Open
Introduction Research on early childhood caregiver feeding practices and eating behaviors is limited, especially within Asian populations. This study examined these practices across key feeding domains of variety, autonomy, and mealtime se…
View article: Adherence to the Singapore Integrated 24 h Activity Guidelines for Pre-Primary School Children Before, During and After the COVID-19 Lockdown in Singapore
Adherence to the Singapore Integrated 24 h Activity Guidelines for Pre-Primary School Children Before, During and After the COVID-19 Lockdown in Singapore Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted the lives of pre-primary school children in Singapore where increased infection rates prompted lockdown measures that altered children’s daily routines. This study aimed to evaluate the imp…
View article: Associations Between Screen Time, Physical Activity, and Sleep Patterns in Children Aged 3-7 Years: A Multicentric Cohort Study in Urban Environment
Associations Between Screen Time, Physical Activity, and Sleep Patterns in Children Aged 3-7 Years: A Multicentric Cohort Study in Urban Environment Open
In most developed countries, children's use of digital media has increased significantly. Concerns about how screen time (ST) affects physical activity (PA), sleep patterns (SL), and overall health habits have prompted further explora…
View article: Validity and Reliability of the 'Feelfit®' Accelerometer in Evaluating Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Children: A Comparative Study with Two Different Accelerometers
Validity and Reliability of the 'Feelfit®' Accelerometer in Evaluating Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Children: A Comparative Study with Two Different Accelerometers Open
Accurate physical activity (PA) measurement is crucial for public health surveillance. While self-report questionnaires are commonly used, they have limitations, especially in young children. An affordable and user-friendly device like Fee…
View article: Motor competence of children in Singapore using Movement ABC-2 test
Motor competence of children in Singapore using Movement ABC-2 test Open
Introduction The Movement Assessment Battery for Children, 2nd Edition (MABC-2) test is a valuable tool for identifying motor delays in children globally. However, there has been a lack of data for children in Singapore. Methods This study…
View article: An Online Resource for Monitoring 24-Hour Activity in Children and Adolescents: Observational Analysis
An Online Resource for Monitoring 24-Hour Activity in Children and Adolescents: Observational Analysis Open
Background The Singapore integrated 24-hour activity guide for children and adolescents was introduced to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, and diet, to enhance metabolic health an…
View article: The Impact of Digital Devices on Children’s Health: A Systematic Literature Review
The Impact of Digital Devices on Children’s Health: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Background: The impact of prolonged digital device exposure on physical and mental health in children has been widely investigated by the scientific community. Additionally, the lockdown periods due to the COVID-19 pandemic further exposed…
View article: Isotemporal substitution of accelerometer-derived sedentary behavior and physical activity on physical fitness in young children
Isotemporal substitution of accelerometer-derived sedentary behavior and physical activity on physical fitness in young children Open
This study investigates the effects of different types of physical activity (PA) on the physical fitness (PF) of young children in Japan, with a particular focus on how substituting sedentary behavior (SB) with active behaviors influences …
View article: Research priorities for child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviours: an international perspective using a twin-panel Delphi procedure
Research priorities for child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviours: an international perspective using a twin-panel Delphi procedure Open
The quantity and quality of studies in child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviour have rapidly increased, but research directions are often pursued in a reactive and uncoordinated manner.To arrive at an international co…
View article: Promoting hEalthy Diet and Active Lifestyle (PEDAL): a protocol for the development and feasibility study of a multicomponent intervention among primary school children in Singapore
Promoting hEalthy Diet and Active Lifestyle (PEDAL): a protocol for the development and feasibility study of a multicomponent intervention among primary school children in Singapore Open
Background Setting healthy lifestyle habits during the formative years of childhood is critical as habits can track to adulthood and help prevent obesity and chronic disease risks in later life. While multicomponent interventions have been…
View article: Adherence to 24-hour integrated activity guidelines among infants, toddlers and preschool children in Singapore
Adherence to 24-hour integrated activity guidelines among infants, toddlers and preschool children in Singapore Open
This study examined children’s adherence to the Singapore Integrated 24-Hour Activity Guidelines for Early Childhood in infants, toddlers and preschoolers aged 0–6 years. A total of 901 caregivers, comprising 219 infants, 379 toddlers, and…
View article: Associations between Parental Educational Attainment, Children’s 24-h Behaviors and Children’s Hyperactivity Behavior in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Associations between Parental Educational Attainment, Children’s 24-h Behaviors and Children’s Hyperactivity Behavior in the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background: Parental Educational Attainment and children’s 24-h behaviors significantly influenced children’s hyperactivity symptoms. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of children’s 24-h behavior changes due to the COVID-19 pa…
View article: Parental Digital Media Habits Correlated with Time Spent on Digital Media among Preschool Children
Parental Digital Media Habits Correlated with Time Spent on Digital Media among Preschool Children Open
Recently, the use of digital media has increased significantly. The role of parents is very important in the use of digital media for children. The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between parental digital media and physic…
View article: The Role of Spending Behavior in Mediating the Influence of Financial Socialization and Reaction to Indebtedness among Malaysian Tertiery Students
The Role of Spending Behavior in Mediating the Influence of Financial Socialization and Reaction to Indebtedness among Malaysian Tertiery Students Open
Financial depression occurs when a person mismanages personal financial resources when engaging in financial planning or decision-making because it requires financial knowledge, financial awareness of financial products, and management ski…
View article: Precooling via immersion in CO <sub>2</sub> -enriched water at 25°C decreased core body temperature but did not improve 10-km cycling time trial in the heat
Precooling via immersion in CO <sub>2</sub> -enriched water at 25°C decreased core body temperature but did not improve 10-km cycling time trial in the heat Open
This study compared the effects of precooling via whole-body immersion in 25°C CO2-enriched water (CO2WI), 25°C unenriched water (WI) or no cooling (CON) on 10-km cycling time trial (TT) performance. After 30 min of precooling (CO2WI, CON,…
View article: Thai Preschoolers’ movement behaviors outside kindergarten: prevalence of meeting individual and integrated movement guidelines
Thai Preschoolers’ movement behaviors outside kindergarten: prevalence of meeting individual and integrated movement guidelines Open
Thai preschoolers engaged in physical activity (PA), screen time (ST), and sleep on weekends significantly more than weekdays with no significant sex differences. Only 14.6% of preschoolers met the integrated movement guidelines. Age had a…
View article: A pilot randomised controlled trial exploring the feasibility and efficacy of a human-AI sleep coaching model for improving sleep among university students
A pilot randomised controlled trial exploring the feasibility and efficacy of a human-AI sleep coaching model for improving sleep among university students Open
Objective Sleep quality is a crucial concern, particularly among youth. The integration of health coaching with question-answering (QA) systems presents the potential to foster behavioural changes and enhance health outcomes. This study pr…
View article: The Acquisition of Sports Massage Knowledge Using a Blended Learning Approach for Sports Science Students in Higher Education
The Acquisition of Sports Massage Knowledge Using a Blended Learning Approach for Sports Science Students in Higher Education Open
This study aimed to assess the efficacy, benefits, and prospective impact of sports massage education delivered through a blended learning framework for college students. This study involved 52 male students enrolled in a sports massage co…
View article: VJMP Effectiveness and Efficiency for Measuring Vertical Jump
VJMP Effectiveness and Efficiency for Measuring Vertical Jump Open
The objective of this research is to devise a tool named Vertical Jump Measurement Portable (VJMP) with the purpose of facilitating practical and efficient measurements of vertical jumps, offering portability for use in diverse settings; c…
View article: Menstrual cycle characteristics, perceived impact on performance, and barriers to communication: Perspectives of high‐performance adolescent athletes in Singapore
Menstrual cycle characteristics, perceived impact on performance, and barriers to communication: Perspectives of high‐performance adolescent athletes in Singapore Open
The purpose of this study was to examine the menstrual cycle (MC) characteristics, explore the impact on performance, and identify barriers to and facilitators of MC‐related communication among high‐performance female adolescent athletes i…
View article: 24 h Activity Guidelines in Children and Adolescents: A Prevalence Survey in Asia-Pacific Cities
24 h Activity Guidelines in Children and Adolescents: A Prevalence Survey in Asia-Pacific Cities Open
This study aimed to examine the prevalence of adherence to 24 h activity guidelines in children and adolescents from Asia-Pacific cities. In 1139 children aged 5–18 years, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), screen viewing time …
View article: Physical Activity, Screen Media Use and Sleep of Children With Developmental Disorders in Singapore: A Pilot Study
Physical Activity, Screen Media Use and Sleep of Children With Developmental Disorders in Singapore: A Pilot Study Open
Highlights More research is available on the on- and off-screen behaviors of typically developing children but substantially less research is available on these behaviors among children with developmental disabilities (CwDD). As CwDD have …