Results From the First Para Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities in the Philippines.

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8701671 Publication Model: Electronic-Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1543-2777 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 07365829 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Adapt Phys Activ Q Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics Publishers, c1984-

Health Promotion* ; Disabled Persons*; Humans ; Adolescent ; Child ; Philippines ; Sedentary Behavior ; Environment Design ; Exercise

A comprehensive evaluation of physical activity (PA) engagement and policy implementation among Filipino children and adolescents with disabilities is vital in the promotion of an active healthy lifestyle. This is the first Para Report Card of the Philippines that presents the available evidence on the 10 commonly used PA indicators. Published and gray literature were searched for country-specific evidence on PA behaviors, physical fitness, and sources of influence. Stakeholders representing relevant national institutions, special education schools, and advocacy groups also provided input on the grades. Only Organized Sport and Government indicators had sufficient data to be graded F and B, respectively. The rest of the indicators were graded as incomplete due to the limited availability of nationally representative data. Findings of the Philippines 2022 Para Report Card on PA highlight the need to strengthen the documentation and evaluation of these indicators among Filipino children and adolescents with disabilities.

Keywords: active lifestyle; health promotion; lower-middle-income country; pediatric; sedentary behavior

Date Created: 20230412 Date Completed: 20230630 Latest Revision: 20230630

20240829

10.1123/apaq.2022-0154

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