RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPOSURE OF SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL STUDENTS

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593572302088

• Palavras-chave: Screen time; Teenagers; risk behavior.

• Keywords: Screen time; Teenagers; risk behavior.

• Abstract:

  In adolescence, patterns of behavior are acquired, which are often not considered adequate. In this sense, risk behaviors appear among the main causes of morbidities and early mortality. Objective to identify risk factors associated with sedentary behavior in schoolchildren. With a sample of 1,170 students. An adapted questionnaire from COMPAC was used, age group in full years (< 16 years” and “≥ 16 years). We identified that the prevalence of sedentary behavior was 77.9%. Majority <16 years old, female, with family income less than two minimum wages. The significant associations for sedentary behavior were tobacco consumption and occupation, which are the factors that can lead to greater risks. Thus, we conclude that health strategies aimed at reducing sedentary behavior are necessary, together with the institutions where the study population is inserted.