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Journal : JOURNAL LA MEDIHEALTICO

Physical Activity and Television Watching Duration in Relation to Blood Pressure of School-Aged Children Hidayah, Ayu Nur; Anam, Khoiril; Alim, Pajri Mughni; Indardi, Nanang; Setiowati, Anies
Journal La Medihealtico Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Journal La Medihealtico
Publisher : Newinera Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v7i1.2818

Abstract

Hypertension in children is a serious threat due to a sedentary modern lifestyle. Low physical activity and high screen time are strongly suspected to be risk factors for increased blood pressure. Objective: To analyze the relationship between physical activity levels and television viewing/lying down duration with blood pressure in school-aged children in Mluweh Village. Methods: This observational study involved 105 students (6-17 years old) selected by total sampling. Blood pressure was classified based on the 2017 AAP Clinical Practice Guideline standards. Physical activity and television viewing/lying down duration were measured using a modified GPAQ questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test (α = 0.05). Results: The majority of respondents had light physical activity (64.7%) and high television viewing/lying down duration (94.3%). Statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between physical activity levels and blood pressure (p = 0.814). However, a statistically significant relationship was found between television viewing/lying down duration and blood pressure (p = 0.027). Conclusion: High television viewing/lying down time exceeding 2 hours per day is a strong predictor of increased blood pressure in children. Limiting screen time from an early age is necessary to minimize the risk of long-term cardiovascular disorders.
Co-Authors Agus Setiawan Al Jabar, M Irsyad Alfauzani, Muhammad Rifqi Alim, Pajri Mughni Alvin Fitra Alvin Rahmana Andi Kurniawan Anggit Risdiyanto Ariyatun, Ariyatun Awang Irawan, Fajar Aziz Amrulloh Budiyanto, Ricky Teguh Daffa, Muhammad Abiyyu Dhias Fajar Widya Permana Eva Ayu Aditia Fajar Awang Irawan Fatekhah, Moza Amara Fathurizqon, Muhammad Faturochman Faturochman Faza, Arif Bahtiar Gunawan Gunawan Gustiana Mega Anggita Habiburrahman, Fauzan Asa Hadi -, Hadi Hasty Widyastari, Hasty Hidayah, Ayu Nur Ilham Wijaya Argatama Haryadi Irfan Fauzi Jelita, Moren Nanda Khamdani, Yazid Rizki Khasanah, Alfi Khoiril Anam Khoiril Anam Khoiril Anam, Khoiril KHOIRUL ANAM Kurnia, Fandy Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Adam Maria Ayu Puspita Mohammad Arif Ali, Mohammad Arif Mohsin, Asfat Muhammad Azzam Ayyasy Muhammad Muhibbi Nanang Indardi Nanang Indardi Nanang Indardi, Nanang Nugroho Susanto Nugroho, Ardi Setyo Nurrachmad, Limpad Oktia Woro Kasmini Handayani Palgunadi Palgunadi Rahman, Faqih Meida Rahmat Septianto Rakha Abbiyu Rinta Amalia Riskian, Galih Risti Nurfadhila Romadhon, Arifka S. Sugiharto S.Pd. M Kes I Ketut Sudiana . Safeb Achman Irfai Anas Safira Safira Said Junaidi Setya Rahayu Setya Rahayu Shofia, Eva Ulfiatus Siti Baitul Siti Baitul Mukarromah Sri Sumartiningsih Sri Surmartiningsih Sugiarto S Sugiarto Sugiarto Sugiharto Sugiharto Supriyadi, Agung Teddy Firdyansyah Ulil Abshor Ulil Abshor, Ulil Vela Alfiani Wahyu Restu Syahputri Widya Hary Cahyati Yuwono Yuwono Yuwono Yuwono Zahroh, Isna Lailatuz