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Physical activity and sedentary time patterns in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and age- and sex-matched healthy controls

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dc.contributor.authorMackintosh, K.A.
dc.contributor.authorRidgers, N.D.
dc.contributor.authorEvans, R.E.
dc.contributor.authorMcNarry, M.A.
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionLink to a related website: https://unpaywall.org/10.1123/jpah.2017-0011, Open Access via Unpaywall
dc.description.abstractBackground: Regular physical activity (PA) is increasingly recognized as important in the care of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), but there is a dearth of evidence regarding physical activity levels or how these are accrued in those with CF. Methods: PA was measured by a hip-worn accelerometer for 7 consecutive days in 18 children [10 boys; 12.4 (2.8) y] with mild to moderate CF and 18 age-and sex-matched controls [10 boys; 12.5 (2.7) y]. Results: Both children with CF and healthy children demonstrated similar physical activity levels and patterns of accumulation across the intensity spectrum, with higher levels of PA during weekdays in both groups. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second was predicted by high light PA in children with CF compared with low light PA in healthy children. Conclusion: These findings highlight weekends and light PA as areas warranting further research for the development of effective intervention strategies to increase PA in the youth CF population.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Physical Activity and Health, 2018; 15(2):82-88
dc.identifier.doi10.1123/jpah.2017-0011
dc.identifier.issn1543-3080
dc.identifier.issn1543-5474
dc.identifier.orcidRidgers, N.D. [0000-0001-5713-3515]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11541.2/28460
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHuman Kinetics
dc.rightsCopyright 2018 Human Kinetics
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2017-0011
dc.subjectaccelerometry
dc.subjectbehavioral science
dc.subjectchronic disease
dc.subjectrespiratory health
dc.subjectyouth
dc.titlePhysical activity and sedentary time patterns in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis and age- and sex-matched healthy controls
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished
ror.mmsid9916630023201831

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