Publications by authors named "Jean Carlos Parmigiani de Marco"
Secular trends and sociodemographic, biological, and behavioural factors associated with handgrip strength in adolescents in southern Brazil: An allometric approach.
Jean Carlos Parmigiani De Marco André de Araújo Pinto Javier Brazo-Sayavera Wladymir Külkamp Tiago Rodrigues de Lima
J Sports Sci
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Results showed a significant decline in HGS for both boys and girls, linked to various sociodemographic, biological, and behavioral factors.
- * In particular, increased sitting time and economic factors negatively impacted HGS, while factors like age and fat-free mass were positively associated, highlighting lifestyle changes affecting adolescent strength.
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze isolated and combined associations of physical inactivity excessive screen time with negative self-rated health, according to sex, among school adolescents.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study conducted with 2,517 adolescents in Amazonas State, participants were asked about their self-rated health with the following question: How do you rate your health? Responses were dichotomized into positive (excellent and good) and negative (regular, bad, and terrible). Information on sex, age group, family income, physical activity, and screen time (watching TV, using a computer, or playing video games) was collected through a self-administered questionnaire.