Abstract:
Targeting Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) children based on their physical activity (PA) stages of change (SOC) may improve intervention effectiveness. No known SOC surveillance system exists for NHOPI jurisdictions. The purpose was to determine the PA SOC prevalence over 5 years in children living in Hawai\'i. Self-reported PA SOC from 5 cohorts (3-6 grade students) in Hawai\'i were compared between cohorts and sex. The combined PA SOC distribution (n = 1726, 50.7% female) was: Precontemplation, 7.5%; Contemplation, 7.6%; Preparation, 9.9%; Action, 33.4%; Maintenance, 41.5%. There were no significant difference between cohorts 1 and 2 (n = 258), χ2 (16) = 21.75, p = 0.15; 2 and 3 (n = 129), χ2 (16) = 17.51, p = 0.35; 3 and 4 (n = 171), χ2 (16) = 17.28, p = 0.77; 4 and 5 (n = 129), χ2 (16) = 17.51, p = 0.35; and for all cohorts between males and females (p > 0.05). Most participants were in Action and Maintenance. Prevention efforts should emphasize maintaining PA levels. Extending PA behavior surveillance systems to include intention in NHOPI jurisdictions is warranted.
摘要:
根据夏威夷原住民和其他太平洋岛民(NHOPI)儿童的身体活动(PA)变化阶段(SOC)针对他们的目标可能会提高干预效果。对于NHOPI辖区,不存在已知的SOC监视系统。目的是确定居住在夏威夷的儿童在5年内的PASOC患病率。在人群和性别之间比较了来自夏威夷5个队列(3-6年级学生)的自我报告的PASOC。综合PASOC分布(n=1726,50.7%为女性)为:预想,7.5%;沉思,7.6%;准备,9.9%;行动,33.4%;维护,41.5%。队列1和2之间没有显着差异(n=258),χ2(16)=21.75,p=0.15;2和3(n=129),χ2(16)=17.51,p=0.35;3和4(n=171),χ2(16)=17.28,p=0.77;4和5(n=129),χ2(16)=17.51,p=0.35;并且对于男性和女性之间的所有队列(p>0.05)。大多数参与者参加了行动和维护。预防工作应强调保持PA水平。有必要将PA行为监视系统扩展到NHOPI辖区的意图。