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The Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in a Sample of Primary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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  • Alice Masini

    (Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

  • Davide Gori

    (Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

  • Sofia Marini

    (Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Campus of Rimini, 47921 Rimini, Italy)

  • Marcello Lanari

    (Pediatric Emergency Unit, S. Orsola University Hospital, Scientific Institute for Research and Healthcare (IRCCS) Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy)

  • Susan Scrimaglia

    (Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

  • Francesco Esposito

    (Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

  • Francesco Campa

    (Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Campus of Rimini, 47921 Rimini, Italy)

  • Alessia Grigoletto

    (Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

  • Andrea Ceciliani

    (Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Campus of Rimini, 47921 Rimini, Italy)

  • Stefania Toselli

    (Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

  • Laura Dallolio

    (Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy)

Abstract

Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in childhood is a multidimensional construct with many sub dimensions of subjective experience, including physical activity (PA), psychological well-being, social interaction, and school performance, that represents a fundamental health outcome to assess a child’s physical and psycho-social functioning. Our study aims to explore the potential predictors of children’s health-related quality of life, using a convenience sample from the Imola Active Break Study (I-MOVE), considering demographic, anthropometric measures, PA level measured by Actigraph accelerometers, parent-reported/self-reported HRQoL, and body image. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among 151 primary school children in Italy. HRQoL was assessed using the Italian version 4.0 of the Paediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) questionnaire. Results: Children who spent more time partaking in moderate PA were associated with a higher total PedsQL score ( p < 0.03). Mother’s body mass index (BMI) was the only variable statistically significant associated with the physical health domain of PedsQL. Parent’s proxy-report perception concerning children’s psychosocial health was statistically relevant. The children’s gender, age, and BMI had no association with any of the HRQoL outcomes. Discussion: Parent proxy-report psychosocial health and mother’s BMI should be considered as predictors of HRQoL for the psychosocial and physical domain. PA should be implemented in order to improve the HRQoL of primary school children.

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  • Alice Masini & Davide Gori & Sofia Marini & Marcello Lanari & Susan Scrimaglia & Francesco Esposito & Francesco Campa & Alessia Grigoletto & Andrea Ceciliani & Stefania Toselli & Laura Dallolio, 2021. "The Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in a Sample of Primary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:6:p:3251-:d:521431
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    1. Alice Masini & Marcello Lanari & Sofia Marini & Alessia Tessari & Stefania Toselli & Rita Stagni & Maria Cristina Bisi & Laura Bragonzoni & Davide Gori & Alessandra Sansavini & Andrea Ceciliani & Laur, 2020. "A Multiple Targeted Research Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Trial in Primary School Children Based on an Active Break Intervention: The Imola Active Breaks (I-MOVE) Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-16, August.
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