Zhihui Cheng1, Ailikute Aikeremu1, Yanping Gao1,*, Zhihao Zhang1, Anthony G. Delli Paoli2, Paolo Marcello Cunha3, Alyx Taylor4, Fabian Herold5, Liye Zou1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 651-662, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055351
- 30 August 2024
Abstract Background: Given the heightened risk of developmental challenges associated with preterm birth, it is crucial to explore interventions that may ameliorate potential adverse outcomes. This study aimed to examine whether meeting the 24-h movement behavior (24-HMB) guidelines, which include recommendations on physical activity (PA), screen time (ST), and sleep (SL), is related to indicators of cognitive difficulties, internalizing problems (e.g., depression and anxiety), and externalizing problems (e.g., difficulties in making friends and arguing) in a sample of preterm youth (children and adolescents born preterm). Method: In this cross-sectional study, data from 3410 preterm youth (aged… More >