Health behaviors and health-related quality of life among middle school children in Southern Appalachia: Data from the winning with wellness project

William T. Dalton; Karen E. Schetzina; Deborah T. Pfortmiller; Deborah L. Slawson; William S. Frye

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsq108

Health behaviors and health-related quality of life among middle school children in Southern Appalachia: Data from the winning with wellness project

William T. Dalton, Karen E. Schetzina, Deborah T. Pfortmiller, Deborah L. Slawson, William S. Frye

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Abstract

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is linked to health status in a variety of conditions. Less is known about the relation between quality of life and modifiable health behaviors, especially among medically underserved populations. Objective: The purpose of the current study was to examine HRQoL as it relates to physical activity, sedentary behavior, and eating patterns in youth residing in Southern Appalachia. Methods: The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory and questions on physical activity and eating behaviors was completed by 152 sixth grade students in a regional sample of schools participating in the Winning with Wellness child obesity prevention project. Results: The current study found higher physical activity levels and lower levels of screen time to be associated with reports of more positive HRQoL. Conclusions: A more comprehensive understanding of factors surrounding health behavior may hold implications for obesity prevention/intervention programs.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	677-686
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of pediatric psychology
Volume	36
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsq108
State	Published - Jul 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

pediatric obesity
quality of life
rural

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Developmental and Educational Psychology

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