The first aim of this study is to obtain insight in the physical fitness of ex-preterms. The second aim is to study the influence of the daily activity pattern of the children on physical fitness. The third aim is to study the attitude of parents…
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Brief title
Condition
- Neonatal and perinatal conditions
- Neonatal respiratory disorders
Research involving
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Physical fitness
Daily activity pattern
Parental health locus of control on daily physical activity in preterm
children.
Secondary outcome
Gender
Children with or without BPD
Children with smoking-parents or with non-smoking parents
Background summary
Prematurely born children may have a disturbed or diminished lung function due
to anatomical immaturity of lungs and chest wall. Reduced physical fitness of
ex-preterms was observed in previous studies (Pianosi & Fisk, 2000 and Kriemler
e.a., 2005). Hebestreit & Bar-Or suggested that differences in physical fitness
and physical activities in preterm children could be related to the impact of
prematurity on the motor system in combination with a sedentary lifestyle of
ex-preterms. (2001) Although some authors mentioned a correlation between
parental care and gestational age (Jensen & Harner, 1991 and Saigal e.a.,
2000), up till now no study on parental health locus of control regarding
physical activity in preterm children is available.
Study objective
The first aim of this study is to obtain insight in the physical fitness of
ex-preterms. The second aim is to study the influence of the daily activity
pattern of the children on physical fitness.
The third aim is to study the attitude of parents with respect to the movement
model of their child on the physical fitness of the child.
Finally, possible differences in activity level and attitude from parents are
studied between ex-premature children with and without BPD, between boys and
girls and between children with smoking and non-smoking parents.
Study design
An observational, cross-sectional study is performed. Physical fitness is
measured with the Eurofit test battery. (Van Mechelen, 1991). Daily physical
activity is measured with a pedometer (Digiwalker SW-200) and the PASCA
questionnaire. The parental health locus of control regarding their children*s
physical activity is measured with the Health Locus of Control Parent/Child.
(Tinsley 1989).
Study burden and risks
not of application
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
NL
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Experimental group
- Premature children (< 32 completed weeks)
- 6-7 years old
Control group
- 6-7 years old
- students of the Vensterschool in Vinkhuizen
Exclusion criteria
Experimental group:
- Physical disabilities (which have negative influence on daily functioning)
- Use of wheelchair, crutches or other walking appliances
- Diagnosed motorial or cognitive disorders;Control group:
- Premature children (< 37 completed weeks)
- Birth weight <2500 gram
- Diagnosed lung patients
- Physical disabilities (which have negative influence on daily functioning)
- Use of wheelchair, crutches or other walking appliances
- Diagnosed motorial or cognitive disorders
Design
Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL11735.042.06 |