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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 Adelina, Ivory Adi, Andreas Septian Aditia, Eva Ayu Agung Sugeng Widodo Agus Suryanto Ahmad Musadad Alim, Pajri Mughni Anang Lastriyanto Andi Wapa Anies Setiowati, Anies Aprilia Nur Azmi, Dina Arifin Noor Sugiharto Ary Mustofa Ahmad Atiek Iriany Atiya, Ummi Awang Irawan, Fajar Ayu Aditia, Eva Baitul Mukarromah, Siti Chairani Dimarti, Safira Daffa, Muhammad Abiyyu Ediyarsari, Puput Fajar Awang Irawan Fajar Widya Permana, Dhias Fatekhah, Moza Amara Fathurizqon, Muhammad Firdaus, Muhammad Sahertian Firmansyah, Ilham Fuadien, Hakim Aziz Nur Hasanah, Wardhatul Hatta, Moch Herstiani-S, Alfina Hidayah, Ayu Nur Ilma, Ikfi Naelal Jatmika, Yassir Jelita, Moren Nanda Karna, Alief Yudha Kumala DS, Agustina Kusuma Putri, Wanda La Choviya Hawa Latino, Francesca Maghfiroh, Jauza Nurul Maharsyah, Achmad Fredi Mochamad Bagus Hermanto MOH SARJOKO Muafi, M. Syahrul Muhamad Ridwan Muhammad Muhibbi Muhtarom, Didi Muzaki, M. Amin Nanang Indardi, Nanang Nikmah, Hana Walidatun Nugroho Susanto Nur Azmi, Dina Aprilia Nur Hidayah, Ayu Nur Hidayat Nurdian Susilowati Nurdiansyah, Dani Nuridin Widya Pranoto Nurrachmad, Limpad Nurul Ikhsan Palgunadi Palgunadi Pamungkas, Ilham Akbar Prasetiyo, Rahayu Pratama, Adam Kurnia Putra Rochim, Febry Putri, Dhevana Rahmawati, Anindya Ribut Wahidi Rinta Amalia Risti Nurfadhila Sandra Sandra Setyono Yudo Tyasmoro Setyowati Pertiwi, Indah Shofia, Eva Ulfiatus Soegiyanto Soegiyanto, Soegiyanto Sri Sumartiningsih Sugiarto S Sugiarto, Aris Supriyadi, Agung Syafrianto, Donald Tafuri, Francesco Vincentia Veni Vera Wahyu Hidayat Wibowo, Sasongko Aji Widad, Romzatul Wigbertus Ngabu Wigiyantoro, Toto Wijaya, Novan Alrizki Yuwono Yuwono