The prevalence of sedentary behavior among university students in Saudi Arabia.

Background: A considerable body of research has demonstrated that reducing sitting time benefits health. Therefore, the current study aimed to explore the prevalence of sedentary behavior (SB) and its patterns.

Methods: A total of 6975 university students (49.

Validity and reliability of the Arabic sedentary behavior questionnaire among university students aged between 18-30 years old.

Purpose: The study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the Arabic version of the sedentary behavior questionnaire (SBQ).

Methods: A total of 624 university students (273 males; 351 females, mean age = 20.8 years) were recruited from Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.