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Physical activity in adolescents during Covid-19 pandemic based on gender
Dedi Supriadi1, Diky Hadyansah2, Ali Budiman3.
Introduction: This study aims to describe the physical activity of adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meth- ods: The research method used is descriptive quantitative. Samples taken were 900 adolescents aged 15-17 years (350 boys and 550 girls) in Bandung city with snowball sampling technique. The process of collecting data used questionnaires which referred to The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). IPAQ form were struc- tured to provide separate scores MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) on walking, moderate-intensity and vigorous-in- tensity activity. MET is used to measure the intensity of physical activity. MET-minutes will be converted into three categories of physical activity, namely low, moderate, and high. Results: General physical activity of adolescent is 49.7% in the low category, 27.8% moderate, and 22.6% high. While the percentage of physical activity categories based on gender is as follows: for boys 38.9% low, 25.1% moderate, and 36% high, while for girls: 56.5% low, 29.5% moderate, and 14% high. Conclusion: Physical activity among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic is in the low category, both in general and based on gender.
Affiliation:
- STKIP Pasundan, Cimahi, Indonesia
- STKIP Pasundan, Cimahi, Indonesia
- STKIP Pasundan, Cimahi, Indonesia
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0.000 |
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CiteScore (0.2) |
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Q4 (Medicine (all)) |
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SJR (0.144) |
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