title: Physical activity of pediatric patients with acute leukemia undergoing induction or consolidation chemotherapy.
abstract: This study aimed to assess the physical activity levels of pediatric patients with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. Thirty-eight pediatric patients and matched controls, aged 3-12 years old, were measured for weight, height, and other anthropometric parameters. Physical activity was assessed using actical accelerometer and activity log book. Patients recorded significantly lower mean total activity counts (26.2±30.2 cpm vs. 192.2±68.8 cpm; p<0.01) and spent more time in sedentary activities (1301±121 min vs. 1020±101 min; p<0.001) compared to controls. They also achieved fewer 1-5-min bouts of moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) compared to controls (1.50±5.95 vs. 37.38±40.36; p<0.001). In conclusion, patients had lower physical activity level and intensity; and simple exercise intervention programs may be needed to minimize the detrimental effects of prolonged sedentary behaviors.
authors.affiliation: Physical Activity and Energy Metabolism Research Group, School of Healthcare Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Sue Yee
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Bee Koon
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Poh
authors.forename: Hui Xian
authors.initials: HX
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.forename: Mohd Noor
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.forename: Jamal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rahman
authors.forename: Abd Latiff
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Zarina
authors.forename: Abd Rahman Eni
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Juraida
authors.forename: Aris
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tahir
authors.forename: Abd Talib
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Ruzita
authors.forename: Rajikan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Roslee
authors.forename: Safii Nik
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Shanita
authors.forename: Alias
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hamidah
authors.forename: Mohd Ibrahim Hisham
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Abd Karim
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Norimah
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D060828:Induction Chemotherapy; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009043:Motor Activity; D054198:Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D055105:Waist Circumference