Relationship between Perceived Physical Competence and Outdoor Play among Children Aged 9-12 Years-Focused Sex-Specific Differences.

Background: Outdoor play (OP), which is considered important for children's development, is declining every year. Perceived physical competence (PPC) is a vital factor that promotes physical activity such as OP, sports clubs, etc., but the relationship between PPC and OP was unknown.

Walking and perception of green space among older adults in Japan: subgroup analysis based self-efficacy.

Self-efficacy is the key factor for promoting physical activity. Older adults with low self-efficacy tend to be physical inactive than those with high self-efficacy, and an approach is needed to promote physical activity. Among several approaches, increasing the perception of green space may be an effective approach for low self-efficacy not high self-efficacy, but no study has investigated.

Effect of Excessive Screen Time on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children: A Longitudinal Study.

Background: This study investigated the effect of different components of screen time (mobile phone use, TV/video viewing, and video gaming) on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) development in children aged 9-12 years.

Methods: This was a two-year longitudinal study conducted with 175 children (49.7% girls, mean age = 9.

Association Between Workplace Social Capital and Neck Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Workers.

Objective: We examined the association between workplace social capital (WSC) and presence of neck pain (NP) among workers.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 595 workers. Presence of NP was assessed using Numerical Rating scale.

Indirect effects of social activity on appetite via depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study.

Depressive symptoms have a strong effect on appetite decline in older adults. There is also an association between social activity and decreased depressive symptoms, but the mechanism between appetite and social activity with respect to depressive symptoms is unclear. This cross-sectional study examined the direct and indirect effects of social activity on appetite, via depressive symptoms.

Association between sleep disturbance and low back and pelvic pain in 4-month postpartum women: A cross-sectional study.

Purpose: Persistent low back and pelvic pain (LBPP) is a postpartum-specific health problem. Sleep disturbances' association with persistent LBPP is not yet clear. We aimed to examine the cross-sectional association between sleep disturbance and persistent LBPP at 4 months postpartum.

Association between comprehensive workstation and neck and upper-limb pain among office worker.

Objectives: Our study aimed to investigate the association between comprehensive workstations and neck and upper-limb pain (NUP) among office workers.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 307 office workers (median age, 39 years; 88% men). Workstations (presence of armrest, armrest position, number of monitors used, mouse position, mouse usage, keyboard usage, and keyboard position) were investigated in terms of 17 items and judged as "adequate" or "inadequate.

The Impact of Sedentary Behavior After Childbirth on Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain Prolongation: A Follow-Up Cohort Study.

A substantial number of women have postpartum lumbopelvic pain (LBPP). Additionally, many postpartum women stay for long inactivity. Therefore, we examined the impact of sedentary behavior on persistent postpartum LBPP and the difference in this impact due to parity.

Association Between Kinesiophobia and Life Space Among Community-Dwelling Older People with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.

Objective: Kinesiophobia (i.e., fear of movement caused by pain) is increasingly acknowledged as a determinant of disuse among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Association Between Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy and Persistent Low Back and Pelvic Pain After Delivery.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Objective: To investigate the association between gestational weight gain (GWG) during pregnancy and persistent low back and pelvic pain (LBPP) after delivery.

Summary Of Background Data: Persistent LBPP after delivery is a risk factor for developing depression and chronic pain as well as incurring sick leave.