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Screen-based sedentary behaviour and adiposity among school children: Results from International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE) - Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2018)Background High levels of sedentary behaviours have been independently associated with several negative health indicators, including obesity. Screen time (ST) is often used as a contributing measure of sedentary time. ... -
Sleep Characteristics and Health-Related Quality of Life in 9- To 11-Year-Old Children from 12 Countries
(Elsevier, 2020)Introduction Previous studies have linked short sleep duration, poor sleep quality, and late sleep timing with lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children. However, almost all studies relied solely on ... -
Standards of practice, risk assessment, and safety concerns in outdoor adventure programmes in the afro-alpine mountains of east Africa
(2022)Background: Adventure is inevitably linked to risk of injuries and fatalities hence the numerous safety concerns in the outdoor adventure industry. This study investigated the safety concerns, risk management and standards ... -
Student teachers’ pedagogical knowledge on the inclusion of students with disabilities in practical physical education lessons in Ghana
(EBCSO, 2022)Research has identified pedagogical skills as the main skills that student-teachers need for selfefficacy and on-going development in teaching. Pedagogical skills help teachers to reflect on their ability to attain the ... -
A study of the pattern of injuries during the Rugby World Cup pre-qualifying tournament held in Nairobi
(African Forum for Health Sciences, 1994)Rugby, like other contact sports, is associated with injuries. We set out to investigate all injuries that led either to a temporary stoppage of the game and/or substitution of a player during the Rugby World Cup pre-qualifying ... -
Wealth and Sedentary Time Are Associated With Dietary Patterns among Preadolescents in Nairobi City, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2023)Objective: The study aimed to compare dietary patterns in preadolescents in urban areas with different physical activity and socioeconomic profiles in Nairobi, Kenya. Design: Cross-sectional. Participants: Preadolescents ...
