Differences in body composition and prevalence for postural deviations in girls from two racial groups in South Africa

IF 0.5 4区教育学 Q3 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY

South African Journal for Research in Sport Physical Education and Recreation Pub Date : 2009-09-29 DOI:10.4314/sajrs.v31i2.46333

Suzanne Stroebel, J. D. Ridder, C. Wilders, S. Ellis

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Abstract

Little is known about ethnic differences in developing countries such as South Africa, particularly with regard to prevalence of postural deviations and body composition profiles. The aim of this study is to compare the prevalence rate for postural deviations and body composition status among two racial groups in South Africa. The sample (n = 216) consisted of 89 African girls and 127 Caucasian girls. Anthropometric (BMI and percentage body fat) and body posture measurements were performed. A posture grid and the New York Posture test were used for all postural assessments. Independent t-tests and effect sizes demonstrated that in the 11 and 13 year old group the Caucasian group had a significantly higher (p (p Caucasian group. The prevalence rate was high in both groups and the lack of awareness and the results of this study should support the development of more responsible educational and screening programmes in both rural and urban school environments. The identification of postural deviations is important for prevention, to encourage a healthier posture for children and to prevent resulting painful syndromes.

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南非两个种族女孩身体组成和姿势偏差患病率的差异

人们对南非等发展中国家的种族差异知之甚少，特别是在姿势偏差和身体组成方面。本研究的目的是比较南非两个种族群体中姿势偏差和身体组成状况的患病率。样本(n = 216)包括89名非洲女孩和127名高加索女孩。进行了人体测量(BMI和体脂百分比)和身体姿势测量。姿势网格和纽约姿势测试被用于所有的姿势评估。独立t检验和效应量显示，在11岁和13岁年龄组中，白人组的p (p)显著高于白人组。这两个群体的患病率都很高，缺乏认识，这项研究的结果应支持在农村和城市学校环境中制定更负责任的教育和筛查方案。体位偏差的识别对于预防、鼓励儿童采取更健康的体位和预防由此产生的疼痛综合征非常重要。

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South African Journal for Research in Sport Physical Education and Recreation SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-

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期刊介绍： The South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical education and Recreation (SAJRSPER) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, commentaries, and letters on topics related to Sport and Exercise science, Physical education and Recreation. This includes research of topics such as bio-mechanics, motor control, sport injuries and rehabilitation, clinical exercise interventions, physical education, as well as outdoor and recreation related topics. Material that is particularly unique and relevant to the subject content at an international and national level would be considered.