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Electronic medical record system user satisfaction and its implication on individual performance: a case of a university teaching hospital in Rwanda.

Authors: Uwamungu E, Marara AA, Munyaneza E, Ndahiriwe JB, Pinney J
Journal: BMC medical informatics and decision making
mental health psychology open access

Abstract

Physical activity has multifaceted health benefits, including the prevention of cardiovascular disease, weight management, and enhancement of mental health []. These also apply to children, with physical activity contributing not only to physical health but also to enhanced cognitive function and improved academic performance [–]. Physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns in early childhood (< 6 years of age) track into middle childhood (6–12 years) [], and physical activity during adolescence is associated with physical activity levels in adulthood []. Improving children’s physical activity levels is important for their immediate and long-term health, making it an essential public health priority. Informed by current scientific evidence, the World Health Organization has established guidelines recommending at least 60 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily for children aged 5–17 years []. However, only 27–33% of children worldwide comply with these guidelines []. Since children spend much of their time with their families, family-based interventions are considered a critical approach to promoting physical activity [, ]. Of particular interest is parental support, which influences children’s physical activity levels through indirect aspects such as encouragement, involvement, and promotion [–], as well as direct actions such as transportation and co-participation in activities [, ]. Therefore, parental support is considered an important factor in promoting children’s physical activity. A concept that has received increasing attention in relation to physical activity is physical literacy, which has been proposed as a potential factor in promoting health and preventing diseases [, ]. The International Physical Literacy Association defines it as “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life” [], representing a comprehensive framework for promoting lifelong participation in physical activity. Physical literacy includes physical (abilities and skills), emotional (confidence and motivation), cognitive (knowledge and strategies), and social (ethics and social skills) domains [, , ]. Notably, individuals with high physical literacy may engage in physical activities throughout their lives []. Previous studies on physical literacy have demonstrated a correlation with health indicators, including physical activity, body composition, blood pressure, and health-related quality of life [, ].