This page has only limited features, please log in for full access.
This manuscript describes the rationale and protocol of a school-based randomized controlled trial called “Cycling and Walk to School” (PACO, by its Spanish acronym) that aims to promote cycling to and from school and physical activity (PA) in adolescents. This study will examine the effects of this intervention in cycling and active commuting to and from school (ACS), PA and several ACS-related factors based on self-determination theory (SDT) and a social-ecological model (SEM). A total of 360 adolescents attending six high schools (three experimental and three control) from three Spanish cities will participate in this randomized controlled trial. The intervention (four cycling sessions; 1–2 h per session, one session per week) will be conducted by the research staff; the control group will continue their usual activities. PA levels will be measured by accelerometers, whereas ACS and the other study variables will be self-reported using questionnaires at baseline and post-intervention. The primary outcomes will be: rates of cycling to school, ACS and PA levels. In addition, SDT-related variables and individual, interpersonal, community, and environment variables relevant to ACS will be based on SEM. The findings will provide a comprehensive understanding of the short-term effects of this school-based intervention on cycling to school behaviour, ACS and PA levels in Spanish adolescents.
Palma Chillón; Patricia Gálvez-Fernández; Francisco Huertas-Delgado; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González; María Aranda-Balboa; Romina Saucedo-Araujo; Pablo Campos-Garzón; Daniel Molina-Soberanes; José Segura-Díaz; Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez; Amador Lara-Sánchez; Ana Queralt; Javier Molina-García; Enrique Bengoechea; Sandra Mandic. A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2066 .
AMA StylePalma Chillón, Patricia Gálvez-Fernández, Francisco Huertas-Delgado, Manuel Herrador-Colmenero, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz, Emilio Villa-González, María Aranda-Balboa, Romina Saucedo-Araujo, Pablo Campos-Garzón, Daniel Molina-Soberanes, José Segura-Díaz, Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Amador Lara-Sánchez, Ana Queralt, Javier Molina-García, Enrique Bengoechea, Sandra Mandic. A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (4):2066.
Chicago/Turabian StylePalma Chillón; Patricia Gálvez-Fernández; Francisco Huertas-Delgado; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González; María Aranda-Balboa; Romina Saucedo-Araujo; Pablo Campos-Garzón; Daniel Molina-Soberanes; José Segura-Díaz; Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez; Amador Lara-Sánchez; Ana Queralt; Javier Molina-García; Enrique Bengoechea; Sandra Mandic. 2021. "A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4: 2066.
Background: Choreographic group-based fitness classes are the most common type of physical activity practiced by women, being a viable and sustainable strategy to improve general health. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the effect of a 16-week healthy lifestyle program, based on choreographic fitness classes, on cardiometabolic health-related anthropometric indices and metabolic blood profile among overweight sedentary women. Methods: A total of 50 overweight (Body Mass Index = 27.68 ± 1.19 kg/m2) middle-aged women (39.73 ± 7.41 years) were randomly assigned to an experimental exercise group based on structured choreographic fitness classes (CFC) with the Zumba Fitness program (3 days/week; 60 min/session) (CFC = 30) or a non-exercise control group (CG = 20). The anthropometric indices (waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio, a body shape index, conicity index, abdominal volume index, and body adiposity index), blood pressure, glycemia, and blood lipid profile [triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)] were evaluated pre- and post-intervention. Results: 40 participants competed the pre/post measures. Post-intervention, the CFC group (n = 25) presented a significant improvement in all anthropometric indices as well as in TG, HDL, and LDL as compared with the CG (n = 15). Conclusion: A 16-week healthy lifestyle program based on structured choreographic fitness classes with the Zumba Fitness program (3 days/week; 60 min/session) could significantly improve cardiometabolic health-related anthropometric indices and the blood lipid profile in overweight sedentary middle-aged women.
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González. Choreographic Group-Based Fitness Classes Improve Cardiometabolic Health-Related Anthropometric Indices and Blood Lipids Profile in Overweight Sedentary Women. Sustainability 2021, 13, 972 .
AMA StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz, Emilio Villa-González. Choreographic Group-Based Fitness Classes Improve Cardiometabolic Health-Related Anthropometric Indices and Blood Lipids Profile in Overweight Sedentary Women. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (2):972.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González. 2021. "Choreographic Group-Based Fitness Classes Improve Cardiometabolic Health-Related Anthropometric Indices and Blood Lipids Profile in Overweight Sedentary Women." Sustainability 13, no. 2: 972.
Considerable public health efforts across the globe have focused on promoting physical activity (PA) and minimizing sedentary behaviour (SB) in youths. However, it is important to have valid, reliable and feasible methods to assess these behaviours in youths. The purpose of this study was to analyse the feasibility and reliability of the Spanish version of the previously validated Youth Activity Profile questionnaire (YAP) in children and adolescents. The YAP-S is a 15-item self-report instrument designed to capture PA and SB in youths. A total of 604 children (5–12 years old) and 346 adolescents (12–17 years old) filled out the questionnaire twice (14 days apart). Feasibility was evaluated through required time and number of misunderstood questions by participants. The test-retest reliability was examined using the weighted kappa coefficient (κ) and intraclass correlation coefficient. The average time to complete the questionnaire was 28.85 ± 14.28 and 12.24 ± 9.84 minutes in children and adolescents, respectively. No misunderstanding of questions was reported. The questionnaire showed an adequate reliability for activity at school, out-of-school and sedentary behaviours (k = 0.61–0.77; ICC = 0.77–0.89) in children and adolescents. The YAP-S might be considered a feasible and reliable questionnaire for assessing PA and SB in Spanish children and adolescents.
José Manuel Segura-Díaz; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Romina G. Saucedo-Araujo; María Jesús Aranda-Balboa; Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez; Jairo H. Migueles; Pedro F. Saint-Maurice; Francisco B. Ortega; Gregory J. Welk; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Palma Chillón; Emilio Villa-González. Feasibility and reliability of the Spanish version of the Youth Activity Profile questionnaire (YAP-Spain) in children and adolescents. Journal of Sports Sciences 2020, 39, 801 -807.
AMA StyleJosé Manuel Segura-Díaz, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz, Romina G. Saucedo-Araujo, María Jesús Aranda-Balboa, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Jairo H. Migueles, Pedro F. Saint-Maurice, Francisco B. Ortega, Gregory J. Welk, Manuel Herrador-Colmenero, Palma Chillón, Emilio Villa-González. Feasibility and reliability of the Spanish version of the Youth Activity Profile questionnaire (YAP-Spain) in children and adolescents. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2020; 39 (7):801-807.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Manuel Segura-Díaz; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Romina G. Saucedo-Araujo; María Jesús Aranda-Balboa; Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez; Jairo H. Migueles; Pedro F. Saint-Maurice; Francisco B. Ortega; Gregory J. Welk; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Palma Chillón; Emilio Villa-González. 2020. "Feasibility and reliability of the Spanish version of the Youth Activity Profile questionnaire (YAP-Spain) in children and adolescents." Journal of Sports Sciences 39, no. 7: 801-807.
The purposes of this study were: (a) to describe the patterns of modes of commuting to school (children) and to work (parents) separated by gender and age, (b) to validate the questions on children’s mode of commuting to and from school according to their parents, and (c) to analyse the reliability of a family questionnaire focused on commuting to school behaviours. A total of 611 parents (mean age: 43.28 ± 6.25 years old) from Granada (Spain) completed “Family commuting-to-school behaviour” questionnaire in two sessions separated by 14 days, (2016 and 2018). The validation between family and children’s questions was assessed using the Kappa and Spearman correlation coefficients, and the test–retest reliability within the family questions was assessed using the Kappa and the weighted Kappa. The children’s modes of commuting to school (mean age: 11.44 ± 2.77 years old) were mainly passive (57.7% to school) while parents’ modes of commuting to work were mainly active (71.6%). The validity of the mode of commuting was significant with high Kappa and Spearman coefficients. The test–retest reliability presented a good agreement for the mode of commuting to school in children, distance and time to school, and the mode of commuting to work in parents, while the questions on acceptable distance to walk or cycle to school showed a moderate to good agreement. The “Family commuting-to-school behaviour” questionnaire could be a useful tool to assess the mode of commuting of children, distance and time to school for researchers and practitioners.
María Jesús Aranda-Balboa; Marina Fernández; Emilio Villa-González; Berta Murillo-Pardo; José Manuel Segura-Díaz; Romina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado; Palma Chillón. Psychometric Characteristics of a Commuting-to-School Behaviour Questionnaire for Families. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 8584 .
AMA StyleMaría Jesús Aranda-Balboa, Marina Fernández, Emilio Villa-González, Berta Murillo-Pardo, José Manuel Segura-Díaz, Romina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz, Manuel Herrador-Colmenero, Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado, Palma Chillón. Psychometric Characteristics of a Commuting-to-School Behaviour Questionnaire for Families. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (22):8584.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaría Jesús Aranda-Balboa; Marina Fernández; Emilio Villa-González; Berta Murillo-Pardo; José Manuel Segura-Díaz; Romina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado; Palma Chillón. 2020. "Psychometric Characteristics of a Commuting-to-School Behaviour Questionnaire for Families." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 22: 8584.
Background: Understanding the metabolic syndrome (MetS) prevalence at the national level is important to develop effective programs and strategies to prevent and control MetS. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of MetS according to gender and aging stage, and its association with potential factors in older individuals ≥60 years of age in Colombia.Methods: The data for this study came from a secondary cross-sectional, nationally representative SABE study Survey on Health, Well-Being, and Aging in Colombia, 2015. A total of 1637 participants (60.7% women, 70.5 ± 7.9 years) from 86 Colombian municipalities participated. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demography, lifestyle, and self-report medical conditions. Measurements included anthropometric (weight, waist circumference, body mass index), sarcopenia “proxy” status (calf circumference) handgrip strength levels, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting glucose, and blood pressure. Univariate and multiple regression models were established as part of the main analysis.Results: Using the harmonized Joint Scientific Statement criteria, MetS was present in 54.9% of the study population, with a higher prevalence among females than males (59.8% vs. 47.3%). Individuals who were cigarette smokers (odds ratio [OR] = 1.5; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.0–2.4; P = 0.034), female gender (OR = 1.3; 95% CI = 1.0–1.8; P = 0.020), and sarcopenia “proxy” (OR = 1.6; 95% CI = 1.0–2.5; P = 0.026) were more likely to have a higher prevalence estimate of MetS, after controlling for relevant covariates.Conclusions: Overall prevalence of MetS among older adults in Colombia is high. Smoking, female gender, and sarcopenia “proxy” status are associated with MetS. These results suggested that MetS is still a serious public burden in Colombia, and screening for promotion of healthy lifestyle and nutrition counseling should be offered routinely in old age.
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González; Luis C. Venegas-Sanabria; Diego Andrés Chavarro-Carvajal; Carlos A. Cano-Gutiérrez; Mikel Izquierdo; Jorge E. Correa-Bautista; Katherine González-Ruíz; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez. Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Factors in Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of SABE Colombia in 2015. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 2020, 18, 389 -398.
AMA StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz, Emilio Villa-González, Luis C. Venegas-Sanabria, Diego Andrés Chavarro-Carvajal, Carlos A. Cano-Gutiérrez, Mikel Izquierdo, Jorge E. Correa-Bautista, Katherine González-Ruíz, Robinson Ramírez-Vélez. Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Factors in Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of SABE Colombia in 2015. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 2020; 18 (8):389-398.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González; Luis C. Venegas-Sanabria; Diego Andrés Chavarro-Carvajal; Carlos A. Cano-Gutiérrez; Mikel Izquierdo; Jorge E. Correa-Bautista; Katherine González-Ruíz; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez. 2020. "Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Factors in Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of SABE Colombia in 2015." Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 18, no. 8: 389-398.
Background: Some studies have reported a positive parent–child association between physical activity (PA), but few have examined the difference in these associations concerning both genders. The objective of this study was to establish the association between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and mode of commuting (MC) of the parents with their children by gender and age group. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 686 mothers and fathers (43.4 ± 6.5 years old) and their children (children 9.7 ± 1.7 y. and adolescents 14.0 ± 1.7 y.). Each participant completed a questionnaire on PA and MC. Chi-square test, odds ratio for categorical variables, and lineal regressions for continuous variables were used to examine the parent–child associations. Results: An inverse association was found between fathers–children in the weekend MVPA in children and between mothers–adolescents in out-of-school and weekend MVPA. An inverse association was found in MVPA between mothers-girls, and the different parents’ MC to work was positively associated with the MC to school in children and adolescents except for the association AC parents–adolescents. The AC was mainly associated between mothers and girls and boys. Conclusions: A weak association in parent–child MVPA but a strong association in MC between parent–child was found.
Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez; Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; María Jesús Aranda-Balboa; Palma Chillón. Are the Parents’ and Their Children’s Physical Activity and Mode of Commuting Associated? Analysis by Gender and Age Group. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6864 .
AMA StyleFernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz, María Jesús Aranda-Balboa, Palma Chillón. Are the Parents’ and Their Children’s Physical Activity and Mode of Commuting Associated? Analysis by Gender and Age Group. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (18):6864.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez; Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; María Jesús Aranda-Balboa; Palma Chillón. 2020. "Are the Parents’ and Their Children’s Physical Activity and Mode of Commuting Associated? Analysis by Gender and Age Group." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 18: 6864.
There are no systematic reviews that have identified the existing studies assessing active commuting physical activity (PA) to and from (to/from) school using objective measures, as well as the contribution of both walking and cycling to/from school to PA levels. To fill this gap in the literature, this systematic review will aim (a) to identify existing studies that assess active commuting PA to/from school with objective measures in young people and to examine the contribution of walking and cycling to/from school to PA levels, and (b) to propose an appropriate methodology and practical considerations to assess active commuting PA to/from school based on the studies identified. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020162004). We will conduct a systematic search up to 2020 in five databases: PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTdiscuss, Cochrane Library, and National Transportation Library. Both the risk of bias and the quality of the identified studies will be evaluated through different instruments according to the design of each study. This systematic review will help to choose the most appropriate objective measures to assess active commuting PA to/from school and to promote walking and cycling to/from school to increase PA levels.
Pablo Campos-Garzón; Javier Sevil-Serrano; Yaira Barranco-Ruíz; Palma Chillón. Objective Measures to Assess Active Commuting Physical Activity to School in Young People: A Systematic Review Protocol and Practical Considerations. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5936 .
AMA StylePablo Campos-Garzón, Javier Sevil-Serrano, Yaira Barranco-Ruíz, Palma Chillón. Objective Measures to Assess Active Commuting Physical Activity to School in Young People: A Systematic Review Protocol and Practical Considerations. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (16):5936.
Chicago/Turabian StylePablo Campos-Garzón; Javier Sevil-Serrano; Yaira Barranco-Ruíz; Palma Chillón. 2020. "Objective Measures to Assess Active Commuting Physical Activity to School in Young People: A Systematic Review Protocol and Practical Considerations." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 16: 5936.
Games and/or gamification seem to be a promising area for educational and health research. These strategies are being increasingly used for improving health indicators, even in educational settings; however, there is little information about these terms within the school to promote physical activity (PA). Objective: the aim of this study is to describe a systematic review protocol of school-based interventions for promoting PA in pre-schoolers, children, and adolescent students using games and gamification. Methods: This review protocol is registered in International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42019123521). Scientific databases include PubMed, Web of Science, SportDiscus, Cochrane Library, ERIC, and PsycINFO. A standardized procedure will be executed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses protocol (PRISMA-P) checklist for conducting systematic review protocols and the PICOS (Population, Interventions, Comparators, Outcomes, and Study design) tool to address an appropriate search strategy. Detailed information will be extracted, including a quantitative assessment using effect sizes to compare the interventions and a qualitative assessment using the Evaluation of Public Health Practice Projects (EPHPP) tool. Conclusion: This systematic review protocol contributes to establishing future systematic reviews using games and gamification strategies in school settings in order to examine their effect on PA outcomes among youth. Additionally, an update and clarification on the different terms in the school context have been included.
Romina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo; Palma Chillón; Isaac J. Pérez-López; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. School-Based Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity Using Games and Gamification: A Systematic Review Protocol. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5186 .
AMA StyleRomina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo, Palma Chillón, Isaac J. Pérez-López, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. School-Based Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity Using Games and Gamification: A Systematic Review Protocol. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (14):5186.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRomina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo; Palma Chillón; Isaac J. Pérez-López; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. 2020. "School-Based Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity Using Games and Gamification: A Systematic Review Protocol." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14: 5186.
Active commuting to and from school has several health implications. Self-reporting is the most common assessment tool, but there is a high heterogeneity of questionnaires in the scientific literature. The purpose of this study was to analyse the feasibility and reliability of the Spanish “New Version of Mode and Frequency of Commuting To and From School” questionnaire in children and adolescents. A total of 635 children (5–12 years old) and 362 adolescents (12–18 years old) filled out the questionnaire twice (14 days apart). Feasibility was evaluated using an observational checklist. The test-retest reliability of the “New Version of Mode and Frequency of Commuting To and From School” questionnaire and the distance and time to school were examined using the kappa and weight kappa coefficient (κ). No misunderstanding of questions was reported. The time to complete the questionnaire was 15 ± 3.62 and 9 ± 2.26 min for children and adolescents, respectively. The questionnaire showed substantial and almost perfect kappa coefficients for the overall six items (k = 0.61–0.94) in children and adolescents. The “New Version of Mode and Frequency of Commuting To and From School” questionnaire is a feasible and reliable questionnaire in Spanish children and adolescents.
José Manuel Segura-Díaz; Álvaro Rojas-Jiménez; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Berta Murillo-Pardo; Romina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo; María Jesús Aranda-Balboa; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Emilio Villa-González; Palma Chillón. Feasibility and Reliability of a Questionnaire to Assess the Mode, Frequency, Distance and Time of Commuting to and from School: the PACO Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5039 .
AMA StyleJosé Manuel Segura-Díaz, Álvaro Rojas-Jiménez, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz, Berta Murillo-Pardo, Romina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo, María Jesús Aranda-Balboa, Manuel Herrador-Colmenero, Emilio Villa-González, Palma Chillón. Feasibility and Reliability of a Questionnaire to Assess the Mode, Frequency, Distance and Time of Commuting to and from School: the PACO Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (14):5039.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Manuel Segura-Díaz; Álvaro Rojas-Jiménez; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Berta Murillo-Pardo; Romina Gisele Saucedo-Araujo; María Jesús Aranda-Balboa; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Emilio Villa-González; Palma Chillón. 2020. "Feasibility and Reliability of a Questionnaire to Assess the Mode, Frequency, Distance and Time of Commuting to and from School: the PACO Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14: 5039.
Introduction: This study aims to analyze the effect of two dance-focused and choreographic fitness classes on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in sedentary worker women. Methods: 65 sedentary middle-aged worker women (38 ± 7.3 years old) completed a 16-week intervention randomly assigned to: (1) dance fitness group based on Zumba Fitness classes (DF group, n = 25)], (2) dance fitness + functional strength training group (DFFT group, n = 20), and (3) control group (n = 20). HRQoL was assessed by the 36-Item Short-Form Health-Survey (SF-36), which evaluates 8 dimensions of health [General Health (GH), Physical Functioning (PF), Social Functioning (SF), Physical Role (PR), Emotional Role (ER), Bodily Pain (BP), Vitality (V), and Mental Health (MH)] scored from 0 (worst) to 100 (best health status). Results: The control group statistically differed from both exercise groups in PF and PR, and from the DF group in SF and MH showing a lower score. No statistical differences were observed between exercise groups post-intervention, except in V. DF group showed increases in GH, PF, SF, V, PR, and MH post-intervention. Conclusions: A 16-week dance fitness intervention based on Zumba Fitness classes generates notable improvements in a wide range of HRQoL dimensions in sedentary middle-aged worker women, especially in V, PR and MH dimensions.
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Susana Paz-Viteri; Emilio Villa-González. Dance Fitness Classes Improve the Health-Related Quality of Life in Sedentary Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 3771 .
AMA StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz, Susana Paz-Viteri, Emilio Villa-González. Dance Fitness Classes Improve the Health-Related Quality of Life in Sedentary Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (11):3771.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz; Susana Paz-Viteri; Emilio Villa-González. 2020. "Dance Fitness Classes Improve the Health-Related Quality of Life in Sedentary Women." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 11: 3771.
Background: The protective properties of high physical fitness levels on health are manifest independently of age, sex, fatness, smoking, alcohol consumption, and other clinical factors. However, women are less active than men, which contributes to low physical fitness and a high risk of CVD. Thus, the objective of this study is to analyze the effect of two exercise interventions on health-related physical fitness in sedentary employed females. Methods: A total of 98 physically inactive adult women were randomly assigned to 3 study groups: the control group (CG) = 31, the endurance training group based on Zumba Fitness® classes (ET; n = 39), and the concurrent training group that had an extra muscle-strengthening workout after the Zumba Fitness® class (CnT; n = 28). Body composition (BMI, waist circumference), motor fitness (one-leg stand test), musculoskeletal fitness (shoulder–neck mobility, handgrip strength test, jump and reach test, and dynamic sit-up test), and cardiorespiratory fitness (2-km test and estimated VO2 max) were assessed with the ALPHA-Fit test battery for adults. Results: Both interventions showed a significant improvement in the majority of health-related fitness and body composition variables/test (waist circumference: ET = −2.275 ± 0.95, p = 0.02, CnT = −2.550 ± 1.13, p = 0.03; one-stand leg test: ET = 13.532 ± 2.65, p < 0.001; CnT = 11.656 ± 2.88, p < 0.001; shoulder–neck mobility: ET = 1.757 ± 0.44, p < 0.001, CnT = 2.123 ± 0.47, p < 0.001; handgrip test: 0.274 ± 0.08, p < 0.001, CnT = 0.352 ± 0.08, p < 0.001; dynamic sit-up: ET = 1.769 ± 0.45, p < 0.001, CnT = −1.836 ± 0.49, p < 0.001; 2-km test time: −1.280 ± 0.25, p < 0.001, CnT = −1.808 ± 0.28, p < 0.001; estimated VO2 max: ET = 1.306 ± 0.13, p < 0.001, CnT = 1.191 ± 0.15, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences after the intervention between the two exercise intervention groups. Conclusions: Exercise interventions based on Zumba fitness® or Zumba fitness® combined with an extra muscle-strengthening workout based on bodyweight training exercises are effective strategies to improve the health-related physical fitness in sedentary women employees.
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González. Health-Related Physical Fitness Benefits in Sedentary Women Employees after an Exercise Intervention with Zumba Fitness®. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2632 .
AMA StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz, Emilio Villa-González. Health-Related Physical Fitness Benefits in Sedentary Women Employees after an Exercise Intervention with Zumba Fitness®. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (8):2632.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González. 2020. "Health-Related Physical Fitness Benefits in Sedentary Women Employees after an Exercise Intervention with Zumba Fitness®." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 8: 2632.
Background: Severe and morbid obesity are increasing globally, particularly in women. As BMI increases, the likelihood of anovulation is higher. The primary aim of the EMOVAR clinical trial is to examine, over the short (16 weeks) and medium (12 months) term, the effects of a supervised physical exercise program (focused primarily on aerobic and resistance training) on ovarian function in women with severe/morbid obesity who have undergone bariatric surgery. Secondary objectives are to examine the effects of the intervention on chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, arterial stiffness, physical fitness, and health-related quality of life. Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial in which ∼40 female bariatric surgery patients, aged between 18 and 45 years old, will be included. Participants assigned to the experimental group will perform a total of 48 sessions of supervised concurrent (strength and aerobic) training (3 sessions/week, 60 min/session) spread over 16 weeks. Patients assigned to the control group will receive lifestyle recommendations. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, week 16 (i.e., after the exercise intervention) and 12 months after surgery. The primary outcome is ovarian function using the Sex-Hormone Binding Globuline, measured in serum. Secondary outcomes are serum levels of anti-mullerian hormone, TSH, T4, FSH, LH, estradiol, prolactine, and free androgen index, as well as oocyte count, the diameters of both ovaries, endometrial thickness, and uterine arterial pulsatility index (obtained from a transvaginal ultrasound), the duration of menstrual bleeding and menstrual cycle duration (obtained by personal interview) and hirsutism (Ferriman Gallwey Scale). Other secondary outcomes include serum markers of chronic inflammation and insulin resistance (i.e., C-reactive protein, interleukin 6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, leptin, glomerular sedimentation rate, glucose, insulin and the HOMA-IR), arterial stiffness, systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure, body composition, and total weight loss. Physical fitness (including cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility), health-related quality of life (SF-36 v2) and sexual function (Female Sexual Function Index) will also be measured. Discussion: This study will provide, for the first time, relevant information on the effects of exercise training on ovarian function and underlying mechanisms in severe/morbid obese women following bariatric surgery. Trial registration number: ISRCTN registry (ISRCTN27697878).
Alberto Soriano-Maldonado; Sonia Martínez-Forte; Manuel Ferrer-Márquez; Elena Martínez-Rosales; Alba Hernández-Martínez; Alejandro Carretero-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez; María José Torrente-Sánchez; Lorena Carmona-Rodríguez; Pablo Soriano-Maldonado; José A. Vargas-Hitos; Antonio J. Casimiro-Andújar; Enrique G. Artero; Ana Maria Fernandez Alonso. Physical Exercise following bariatric surgery in women with Morbid obesity. Medicine 2020, 99, e19427 .
AMA StyleAlberto Soriano-Maldonado, Sonia Martínez-Forte, Manuel Ferrer-Márquez, Elena Martínez-Rosales, Alba Hernández-Martínez, Alejandro Carretero-Ruiz, Emilio Villa-González, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz, Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez, María José Torrente-Sánchez, Lorena Carmona-Rodríguez, Pablo Soriano-Maldonado, José A. Vargas-Hitos, Antonio J. Casimiro-Andújar, Enrique G. Artero, Ana Maria Fernandez Alonso. Physical Exercise following bariatric surgery in women with Morbid obesity. Medicine. 2020; 99 (12):e19427.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlberto Soriano-Maldonado; Sonia Martínez-Forte; Manuel Ferrer-Márquez; Elena Martínez-Rosales; Alba Hernández-Martínez; Alejandro Carretero-Ruiz; Emilio Villa-González; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez; María José Torrente-Sánchez; Lorena Carmona-Rodríguez; Pablo Soriano-Maldonado; José A. Vargas-Hitos; Antonio J. Casimiro-Andújar; Enrique G. Artero; Ana Maria Fernandez Alonso. 2020. "Physical Exercise following bariatric surgery in women with Morbid obesity." Medicine 99, no. 12: e19427.
Daily sedentary working hours contribute negatively to body composition, cardiovascular and metabolic health, especially in women, who are usually less active than men. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of two trending choreographed fitness group-workouts on the body composition and cardiovascular and metabolic health of sedentary female workers. A total of 98 physically inactive and working women (38.9 ± 6.4 years of age) were randomly assigned to three study groups: Control group (CG) = 31, Zumba Fitness® with three one-hour classes per week (ZF) = 39, and Zumba Fitness with 20 min of additional Bodyweight strength training (ZF + BW) = 28. Measurements included body composition, blood pressure, cardiovascular risk by the Framingham Heart Study tools (10 yr cardiovascular risk and vascular age) and a metabolic blood panel. Post-intervention, both choreographed fitness group-workouts reached a similar significant loss of fat mass (ZF = 2.805 ± 0.48, p < 0.0001; ZF + BW = 3.540 ± 0.04, p < 0.0001), an increase in muscle mass (ZF = 1.70 ± 0.581, p = 0.005; ZF + BW = 3.237 ± 0.657, p < 0.0001) and a decrease in SBP (ZF= 6.454 ± 1.70, p < 0.0001; ZF + BW = 4.12 ± 1.95, p = 0.039). Only the ZF group significantly improved the 10 yr cardiovascular risk (p = 0.032) and metabolic age (p = 0.0025) post-intervention. No significant improvement was observed in the metabolic panel for both choreographed fitness group-workouts. In conclusion, the ZF program generated improvements in cardiovascular and metabolic risk variables compared to ZF + BW or CG. Both choreographed fitness group-workouts contributed similarly to the improvement in systolic blood pressure, fat mass, muscle mass, and also engendered a great adherence to exercise.
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez; Antonio Martínez-Amat; Emilio Villa-González. Effect of Two Choreographed Fitness Group-Workouts on the Body Composition, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health of Sedentary Female Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 4986 .
AMA StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz, Robinson Ramírez-Vélez, Antonio Martínez-Amat, Emilio Villa-González. Effect of Two Choreographed Fitness Group-Workouts on the Body Composition, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health of Sedentary Female Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (24):4986.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez; Antonio Martínez-Amat; Emilio Villa-González. 2019. "Effect of Two Choreographed Fitness Group-Workouts on the Body Composition, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health of Sedentary Female Workers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 24: 4986.
Healthy programs based on nutrition education and Zumba Fitness improve body composition both in EW and NW sedentary employees. ZF is as effective as ZF + BW. A lower cheese intake, at baseline, but not milk or yogurt, was related to a weight loss.
Marcela Guerendiain; Emilio Villa-González; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. Body composition and dairy intake in sedentary employees who participated in a healthy program based on nutrition education and Zumba. Clinical Nutrition 2019, 38, 2277 -2286.
AMA StyleMarcela Guerendiain, Emilio Villa-González, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. Body composition and dairy intake in sedentary employees who participated in a healthy program based on nutrition education and Zumba. Clinical Nutrition. 2019; 38 (5):2277-2286.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarcela Guerendiain; Emilio Villa-González; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. 2019. "Body composition and dairy intake in sedentary employees who participated in a healthy program based on nutrition education and Zumba." Clinical Nutrition 38, no. 5: 2277-2286.
Background and objectives: Active commuting to school (ACS) is a promising strategy to increase the daily physical activity (PA) in youths. However, more studies are required to objectively quantify the mode of commuting to school, as well as the health impact of this behavior. Thus, the aims of this study were: (1) to objectively determine the mode of commuting to school using GPS; (2) to quantify the sedentary time, PA levels, energy expenditure, and the steps derived from each mode of commuting; and (3) to analyze the associations between ACS trips and sedentary time, PA, energy expenditure, and steps. Participants and Methods: A total of 180 trips to school were detected, which corresponded to 18 adolescents (12 girls, mean age = 15 ± 0.0 years old). Mode of commuting to school was detected using a novel method merging GPS data in the Personal Activity Location Measurement System (PALMS), whereas sedentary time, PA levels, energy expenditure, and steps were objectively evaluated through accelerometry. Logistic regressions were used to analyze the associations of these variables with walking trips. Results: A total of 115 trips were recorded. Most trips were performed by walk (49.5%), followed by vehicle (39.1%) and mixed transport (11.3%). In the active school trips, youths were less likely to spend minutes in sedentary behaviors (OR: 0.481, p = 0.038), a higher increase on Metabolic-Equivalent of Task (METs) (OR: 5.497, p = 0.013), and greater steps (OR: 1.004, p = 0.029) than in the passive school trips (both active and passive modes were objectively measured). Conclusions: ACS (mainly walking) contribute to higher METs and steps in adolescents. GPS could be an appropriate method to objectively evaluate the PA variables related to the ACS trips.
Emilio Villa-González; Sergio Rosado-López; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Cristina Cadenas-Sánchez; Maria Paula Santos; Palma Chillón. Objective Measurement of the Mode of Commuting to School Using GPS: A Pilot Study. Sustainability 2019, 11, 5395 .
AMA StyleEmilio Villa-González, Sergio Rosado-López, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz, Manuel Herrador-Colmenero, Cristina Cadenas-Sánchez, Maria Paula Santos, Palma Chillón. Objective Measurement of the Mode of Commuting to School Using GPS: A Pilot Study. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (19):5395.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmilio Villa-González; Sergio Rosado-López; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Manuel Herrador-Colmenero; Cristina Cadenas-Sánchez; Maria Paula Santos; Palma Chillón. 2019. "Objective Measurement of the Mode of Commuting to School Using GPS: A Pilot Study." Sustainability 11, no. 19: 5395.
There is increasing evidence of weight regain in patients after bariatric surgery (BS), generally occurring from 12 to 24 months postoperatively. Postoperative exercise has been suggested to ad long-term weight maintenance and to improve physical function in BS patients. However, there are a limited number of intervention studies investigating the possible benefits of exercise in this population. The aim of the current report is to provide a comprehensive CERT (Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template)-based description of the rationale and details of the exercise programme implemented in the EFIBAR Study (Ejercicio FÍsico tras cirugía BARiátrica), a randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of a 16-week supervised concurrent (aerobic and strength) exercise intervention program on weight loss (primary outcome), body composition, cardiometabolic risk, physical fitness, physical activity and quality of life (secondary outcomes) in patients with severe/morbid obesity following bariatric surgery. A total of 80 BS patients [60–80% expected women, aged 18 to 60 years, body mass index (BMI) ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≥ 35 kg/m2 with comorbid conditions)] will be enrolled in the EFIBAR Randomized Control Trial (RCT). Participants allocated in the exercise group (n = 40) will undertake a 16-week supervised concurrent (strength and aerobic) exercise programme (three sessions/week, 60 min/session), starting 7 to 14 days after surgery. The rationale of the exercise programme will be described following the CERT criteria detailing the 16 key items. The study has been reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the Torrecárdenas University Hospital (Almería, Spain) (ref. N° 76/2016). The present study details the exercise programme of the EFIBAR RCT, which may serve: 1) exercise professionals who would like to implement an evidence-based exercise programme for BS patients, and 2) as an example of the application of the CERT criteria. The trial was prospectively registered at Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03497546 on April 13, 2018.
Emilio Villa-González; EFIBAR Study Group; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez; Alejandro Carretero-Ruiz; José María García-Martínez; Alba Hernández-Martínez; María José Torrente-Sánchez; Manuel Ferrer-Márquez; Alberto Soriano-Maldonado; Enrique G. Artero. Supervised exercise following bariatric surgery in morbid obese adults: CERT-based exercise study protocol of the EFIBAR randomised controlled trial. BMC Surgery 2019, 19, 1 -12.
AMA StyleEmilio Villa-González, EFIBAR Study Group, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz, Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez, Alejandro Carretero-Ruiz, José María García-Martínez, Alba Hernández-Martínez, María José Torrente-Sánchez, Manuel Ferrer-Márquez, Alberto Soriano-Maldonado, Enrique G. Artero. Supervised exercise following bariatric surgery in morbid obese adults: CERT-based exercise study protocol of the EFIBAR randomised controlled trial. BMC Surgery. 2019; 19 (1):1-12.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmilio Villa-González; EFIBAR Study Group; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Manuel A. Rodríguez-Pérez; Alejandro Carretero-Ruiz; José María García-Martínez; Alba Hernández-Martínez; María José Torrente-Sánchez; Manuel Ferrer-Márquez; Alberto Soriano-Maldonado; Enrique G. Artero. 2019. "Supervised exercise following bariatric surgery in morbid obese adults: CERT-based exercise study protocol of the EFIBAR randomised controlled trial." BMC Surgery 19, no. 1: 1-12.
Background and objectives: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. Mind–body therapies (MBTs) seem to be effective for improving health in different populations; however, whether a positive effect occurs in children and adolescents with ADHD is still controversial. The main aim of this systematic review was to analyse the interventions based on MBT aimed to improve the main ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. Materials and Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to identify MBT studies on children and adolescents (4–18 years) with a clinical diagnosis of ADHD. Study quality was evaluated by the NIH quality tool (U.S. National Institute of Health). Results: There were positive results in eleven out of twelve included studies regarding the effect of the MBT interventions on ADHD symptoms. With respect to ADHD symptoms, we observed differences across studies. In relation to the studies’ quality, eleven studies were rated “poor” and one was rated as “fair”. Conclusions: MBTs, such as yoga or mindfulness, could be positive strategies to mitigate ADHD symptoms in children and adolescents. However, further research with high-quality designs, with randomization, greater sample sizes, and more intensive supervised practice programs are needed.
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Bingen Esturo Etxabe; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez; Emilio Villa-González. Interventions Based on Mind–Body Therapies for the Improvement of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Youth: A Systematic Review. Medicina 2019, 55, 325 .
AMA StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz, Bingen Esturo Etxabe, Robinson Ramírez-Vélez, Emilio Villa-González. Interventions Based on Mind–Body Therapies for the Improvement of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Youth: A Systematic Review. Medicina. 2019; 55 (7):325.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz; Bingen Esturo Etxabe; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez; Emilio Villa-González. 2019. "Interventions Based on Mind–Body Therapies for the Improvement of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Youth: A Systematic Review." Medicina 55, no. 7: 325.
Background and Objectives: Active commuting to and from university (ACU) could be a strategy to increase physical activity levels (PA) and promote health in young university students. We aimed to a) examine the patterns of commuting to university in Chilean students; b) the association between the mode of commuting to and from university and socio-demographic factors and PA-levels. Materials and Methods: A total of 496 university students (21.6 ± 2.4 years old) from two universities from Valparaíso (central coast of Chile) participated in this study. Personal data, home address, socio-economic status, PA, and the usual mode of commuting to and from the university were self-reported by a questionnaire. The commute distances were objectively measured using Google-Maps-software. Associations were examined using binary logistic regressions. Results: The main mode of commuting was by bus (to university: 55.2% vs. from university: 59.3%; p < 0.001). The least used mode was cycling (1.4% to and from university). Students living >5-km from university were less active commuters than those living in closer distances: (2–5 km, odds ratio (OR): 4.424, 95% and 95% confidence intervals (CI): 2.443–8.011, p < 0.001; 2 km, OR: 143.052, 95% CI: 55.154–371.030, p < 0.001). Students with low PA-levels were less active commuters than those with medium (OR: 1.446; 95% CI: 0.864–2.421; p = 0.160) or higher levels (OR: 1.880; 95% CI: 1.880–1.094; p = 0.022). Students who lived between 2 and 5 km, presented a significant association to be active commuters when they showed medium PA-levels (OR: 5.244, 95% CI: 1.358–20.246; p = 0.016). Conclusions: Chilean university students from Valparaíso are mainly passive commuters using public transport as the main mode of commuting to and from university; longer distances from home to the university are associated with low PA levels. ACU in distances between 2–5 km (mainly walking) could contribute to having medium PA-levels in Chilean university students. Thus, promoting the ACU walking to and from the university in such distances could be an effective strategy to increase the overall PA levels in Chilean university students.
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Carolina Cruz León; Emilio Villa-González; Ximena Palma Leal; Palma Chillón; Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez. Active Commuting to University and its Association with Sociodemographic Factors and Physical Activity Levels in Chilean Students. Medicina 2019, 55, 152 .
AMA StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz, Carolina Cruz León, Emilio Villa-González, Ximena Palma Leal, Palma Chillón, Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez. Active Commuting to University and its Association with Sociodemographic Factors and Physical Activity Levels in Chilean Students. Medicina. 2019; 55 (5):152.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz; Carolina Cruz León; Emilio Villa-González; Ximena Palma Leal; Palma Chillón; Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez. 2019. "Active Commuting to University and its Association with Sociodemographic Factors and Physical Activity Levels in Chilean Students." Medicina 55, no. 5: 152.
Daily behaviours such as active commuting to school (ACS) could be a source of physical activity, contributing to the improvement of youth cardiovascular health, however, the relationship between ACS and other aspects of a youth's health, such as sleep duration and breakfast consumption, require further clarification. The aims of this study were therefore: 1) to analyse the prevalence of modes of commuting to school, sleep duration, and breakfast consumption by age groups and gender, and 2) to analyse the association between ACS, sleep duration recommendations, and breakfast consumption by age groups and gender. This cross-sectional study included 732 school-aged students of low-middle socioeconomic status, categorised into children (10-12 yr), young adolescents (13-15 yr), and older adolescents (16-18 yr). Modes of commuting to/from school, sleep duration, and breakfast consumption were self-reported. Logistic regression models were fitted to examine the association between ACS, sleep duration and breakfast consumption, analysed according to age groups and gender. The percentage of students meeting sleep duration and daily breakfast recommendations was lowest in older adolescents, and highest in children (6.3% versus 50.8% p < 0.001, and 62.1%, versus 76.8%, p = 0.001, respectively). Young adolescents and girls who met the sleep duration recommendations were more likely to be active commuters than their counterparts (OR = 4.25; 95% CI = 1.81 to 9.92, p = 0.001 and OR = 2.89; 95%CI = 1.01 to 8.27, p = 0.04, respectively). Young adolescents (13-15 yr) and girls who met the sleep duration recommendations during school days displayed a positive association with ACS. There was no association between ACS and breakfast consumption for any of the age groups or gender. Children (10-12 yr) were those that best meet with the adequate sleep duration and breakfast consumption recommendations.
Emilio Villa-González; Francisco J. Huertas-Delgado; Palma Chillón; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. Associations between active commuting to school, sleep duration, and breakfast consumption in Ecuadorian young people. BMC Public Health 2019, 19, 85 .
AMA StyleEmilio Villa-González, Francisco J. Huertas-Delgado, Palma Chillón, Robinson Ramírez-Vélez, Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. Associations between active commuting to school, sleep duration, and breakfast consumption in Ecuadorian young people. BMC Public Health. 2019; 19 (1):85.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmilio Villa-González; Francisco J. Huertas-Delgado; Palma Chillón; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez; Yaira Barranco-Ruiz. 2019. "Associations between active commuting to school, sleep duration, and breakfast consumption in Ecuadorian young people." BMC Public Health 19, no. 1: 85.
Active commuting to and from school (ACS) could help to increase daily physical activity levels in youth; however, this association remains unknown in Ecuadorian youth. Thus, the aims of this study were (1) to determine the patterns of commuting to and from school and (2) to analyze the associations between ACS, physical activity (PA), and sedentary habits in Ecuadorian youth. A total of 732 students (65.3% males), aged 10–18 years (children = 246, young adolescents = 310, older adolescents = 162) from the central region of Ecuador participated in this study. A self-report questionnaire, including the usual mode and frequency of commuting, distance from home to school (PACO-Questionnaire), and PA and sedentary habits (YAP-Questionnaire), was used. Most of the sample lived ≤2 km from school; however, they were mainly passive commuters (96%). The most common mode of commuting was by car (to school = 43.4%, from school = 31.6%; p < 0.001). Children presented significantly higher scores (0–4) in PA outside school and total PA compared with older adolescents (2.20 ± 0.97 vs. 1.97 ± 0.96; p = 0.013 and 2.30 ± 0.76 vs. 2.09 ± 0.74, p = 0.019, respectively), as well as the lowest scores in sedentary habits (1.51 ± 0.65, p < 0.001). PA at school and total PA were positively associated with ACS (OR 3.137; 95% CI, 1.918 to 5.131; p < 0.001, and OR 2.543; 95% CI, 1.428 to 4.527; p = 0.002, respectively). In conclusion, passive modes of transportation were the most frequently used to commute to and from school in young Ecuadorians. PA at school and total PA were positively associated with ACS. Thus, interventions at school setting could be an opportunity to improve PA levels and additionally ACS in youth from the central region of Ecuador.
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz; Alfredo Xavier Guevara-Paz; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez; Palma Chillón; Emilio Villa-González. Mode of Commuting to School and Its Association with Physical Activity and Sedentary Habits in Young Ecuadorian Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 2704 .
AMA StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz, Alfredo Xavier Guevara-Paz, Robinson Ramírez-Vélez, Palma Chillón, Emilio Villa-González. Mode of Commuting to School and Its Association with Physical Activity and Sedentary Habits in Young Ecuadorian Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (12):2704.
Chicago/Turabian StyleYaira Barranco-Ruiz; Alfredo Xavier Guevara-Paz; Robinson Ramírez-Vélez; Palma Chillón; Emilio Villa-González. 2018. "Mode of Commuting to School and Its Association with Physical Activity and Sedentary Habits in Young Ecuadorian Students." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 12: 2704.