Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Jun 17, 2021
Date Accepted: Dec 22, 2021
Study protocol on the level of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in the child and adolescent population in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country (6–17 years old): Mugikertu study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Physical inactivity and increased sedentary behavior are increasingly common problems in the population and can lead to overweight, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and decreased motor and cognitive capacity among children and adolescents. Establishing some healthy habits in childhood is essential for proper physical, motor, and cognitive development.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to describe the level of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep of the child and adolescent population from 6 to 17 years old in the Basque Autonomous Community.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study aims to recruit 1,111 children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years old from the Basque Autonomous Community, in a representative random sample. Participants will wear the ActiGraph WGT3X-BT triaxial accelerometer for a full 7 days and fill out a habit log of physical activity, mobility, and sleep routine. Participants will be randomly selected.
Results:
The total study sample includes 1,111 participants. In April 2021, 50% of the sample size will be reached, and 100% by April 2022. This sample will allow to analyze, discuss, compare, and assess the reality of the school population, in a sensitive period of adherence to behavior patterns using data from the geographical and administrative area of the Basque Autonomous Community.
Conclusions:
This study will provide a real picture of physical activity levels among children and adolescents in the Basque Autonomous Community. It also will offer scientific contributions on the positive relationship between physical activity levels and sleep quality in this population. Clinical Trial: TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN65573865, date registered: 09/06/2021. https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN65573865
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