Correlations in Siblings’ Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Results from the Hispanic Community Children’s Health Study/Study of Latino Youth

Citation

LeCroy, Madison N.; Evenson, Kelly R.; Perreira, Krista M.; Van Horn, Linda V.; Xue, Xiaonan; Gallo, Linda C.; Daviglus, Martha L.; & Isasi, Carmen R. (Online ahead of print). Correlations in Siblings' Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Results from the Hispanic Community Children's Health Study/Study of Latino Youth. Childhood Obesity.

Abstract

Background: Family is an important determinant of youth's health behaviors, yet research on the importance of intragenerational relationships for determining physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SBs) is limited. This study examined correlations in siblings' total PA, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and SB and explored potential determinants of differences in Hispanic/Latino siblings' activity.
Methods: Hispanic/Latino 8-16-year olds from the cross-sectional Hispanic Community Children's Health Study/Study of Latino Youth with

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/chi.2022.0232

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

Online ahead of print

Journal Title

Childhood Obesity

Author(s)

LeCroy, Madison N.
Evenson, Kelly R.
Perreira, Krista M.
Van Horn, Linda V.
Xue, Xiaonan
Gallo, Linda C.
Daviglus, Martha L.
Isasi, Carmen R.

Article Type

Regular

Data Set/Study

Hispanic Community Children’s Health Study/Study of Latino Youth (SOL Youth)

Continent/Country

United States

State

Nonspecific

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latinx

ORCiD

Perreira - 0000-0003-2906-0261