Volume 9
Number 2 July 2025Physical Activity Patterns Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70357/jdamc.2025.v0902.02
Chowdhury TA1 , Shomy NR2 , Chowdhury SR3 , Maria S4 , Dey T5
Abstract
The crucial role of physical activity (PA) in public health has long been acknowledged. However, there is a lack ofstudies examining PA levels in Sylhet, Bangladesh. This study aimed to analyze the patterns of PA among adolescentsin Sylhet. Methods : A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, assessing the PA levels of 250 studentsaged 14-17 years, attending grades 8, 9, and 10 from two high schools in Sylhet. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study was conducted over a period of six months fromSeptember, 2024, to February, 2025. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Results : Physicaleducation (PE) classes had the highest frequency of regular physical activity (52%). However, unstructured times,such as lunch breaks, saw minimal participation in physical exercise. Maximum (70%) students engaged in noexercise during breaks or only took short walks. Sports like football (117) and badminton (179) had relatively higherparticipation rates, whereas activities such as swimming and dancing were less common. Conclusion : The findingsemphasize the need for structured school-based public health programs to promote consistent physical activity. This isparticularly important for older students and females to support their overall health and well-being
Keywords: Adolescents, physical activity, well-being, Sylhet
- Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine
- Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine,
- Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine
- Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine
- Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine