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International Study of 24-H Movement Behaviors of the Early Years (Sunrise): A Pilot Study From Iran Publisher Pubmed



Zarghani NH1 ; Jafari Z2 ; Amini F3 ; Marashi SZ1 ; Ghaffarifar S4 ; Ghofranipour F1 ; Baghbanian M5 ; Okely AD6
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  1. 1. Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Educational Board of Medical Surgical, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Medical Education Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
  6. 6. School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Source: Child: Care# Health and Development Published:2024


Abstract

Background: 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. Methods: 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. Results: 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. Conclusion: 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. © 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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