Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Child Care Health Dev. 2024 May;50(3):e13269. doi: 10.1111/cch.13269.
This study examined the proportion of Iranian children who met the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years. Additionally, it investigated the feasibility and acceptability of the methods to be used in the SUNRISE study.
This pilot study was conducted among 83 children aged 3 and 4 years in preschools and health care centres in Iran, in 2022. Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep (ActiGraph wGT3x-BT); fine and gross motor skills (validated activities); and executive functions (the Early Years Toolbox) were assessed.
Only four (4.8%) children met all recommendations of the WHO guidelines. The proportion of children who met MVPA, TPA, screen time, restrained sitting and sleep were 44.6%, 38.6%, 19.3%, 38.6% and 65.1%, respectively. Fifty-two (62.6%) children wore the ActiGraph for at least three full days. A total of 97.6%, 95.1% and 91.5% of children completed anthropometric, EF and motor skill assessments, respectively.
This pilot study was feasible and acceptable among Iranian children. Regarding the low proportion of children who met the WHO guidelines, it is recommended that long-term and practical strategies be developed to promote healthier lifestyles among preschool children in Iran.
本研究旨在调查伊朗儿童达到世界卫生组织(WHO)5 岁以下儿童身体活动、久坐行为和睡眠指南的比例。此外,本研究还评估了 SUNRISE 研究中使用方法的可行性和可接受性。
本研究为前瞻性研究,于 2022 年在伊朗的幼儿园和保健中心招募了 83 名 3-4 岁的儿童。使用 ActiGraph wGT3x-BT 评估身体活动、久坐行为和睡眠;采用经过验证的活动评估精细和粗大运动技能;使用 Early Years Toolbox 评估执行功能。
仅 4 名(4.8%)儿童完全符合 WHO 指南的所有建议。满足 MVPA、TPA、屏幕时间、限制静坐和睡眠时间的儿童比例分别为 44.6%、38.6%、19.3%、38.6%和 65.1%。52 名(62.6%)儿童佩戴 ActiGraph 至少 3 天。分别有 97.6%、95.1%和 91.5%的儿童完成了人体测量学、执行功能和运动技能评估。
本研究在伊朗儿童中是可行且可接受的。鉴于符合 WHO 指南的儿童比例较低,建议制定长期和实用的策略,以促进伊朗学龄前儿童更健康的生活方式。