IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 7211: Clustering of Six Key Risk Behaviors for Chronic Disease among Adolescent Females

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 7211: Clustering of Six Key Risk Behaviors for Chronic Disease among Adolescent Females International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17197211 Authors: Lauren A. Gardner Katrina E. Champion Belinda Parmenter Lucinda Grummitt Cath Chapman Matthew Sunderland Louise Thornton Nyanda McBride The Health4Life Team The Health4Life Team Nicola C. Newton Chronic diseases are the leading cause of disability and mortality globally. In Australia, females are at heightened risk. This research explored the prevalence, patterns, and correlates of six key risk behaviors (physical inactivity, poor diet, recreational screen time, inadequate sleep, alcohol use, and smoking) among adolescent females and whether knowledge of health guidelines was associated with adherence. Adolescent females completed an anonymous online questionnaire (N = 687; Mage = 13.82). Logistic regression assessed the association between knowledge and adherence. A Latent Class Analysis (LCA) and three-step procedure identified risk behavior clusters and their correlates. Despite positive health self-ratings (77% good/very good), most participants reported insufficient moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA; 89%), vegetable intake (89%), and excessive screen time (63%). Knowledge of guidelines was associated with adherence for MVPA, vegetable intake, sleep, and alcohol abstinence. Three classes emerged: “moderate risk&...
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