Physical activity, screen time and obesity status in a nationally representative sample of Maltese youth with international comparisons
Study details
| Year: | 2012 |
| Scope: | National |
| Countries: | Malta |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Mixed methods |
| Methods of data collection: | Survey; Tracking data; Other |
| Other Methodology: | Anthropometric measurements |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Other |
| Other Childrens Age Group: | 10-11 years old |
| Funder: | University of Malta |
| Funder Types: | University |
| Has Formal Ethical Clearance: | Yes |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from parents |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
| Ethics: | Ethical considerations and/or protocol mentioned in the research design |
Goals
"The aims of this study were to assess the PA [physical activity] levels and ST [screen time] patterns of Maltese boys and girls and how they compared with children in other countries while also examining differences in PA and ST by weight status." (Decelis et al., 2014; p. 1)