摘要：Objective Evidence on correlates rely on subjective metrics and fail to include correlates across all levels of the ecological model. We determined which correlates best predict sensor-based physical activity (PA), sedentary time (ST), and self-reported cell phone screen time (CST) in a large sample of youth, while considering a multiplicity of correlates. Methods Using sensor-based accelerometry, we assessed the PA and ST of 2,179 youths. A Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detection (CHAID) algorithm was used to hierarchize the correlates associated with too much ST (>50th percentile), insufficient moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) (<60min/day), and prolonged CST (≥2h/day). Results Among youths 10–14 years-old, the correlates for being inactive consisted of being a girl, not having sport-facilities in the neighborhood, and not perceiving the neighborhood as a safe place, whereas in the youths 15–18 years-old the correlate for being inactive was not performing sports (9.7% chance of being active). The correlates for predicting high ST in the younger group was not performing sports (55.8% chance for high ST), and in the older group the correlates were not owning a pet, perceiving the neighbourhood as safe, and having inactive parents (63.7% chance for high ST). In the younger group, the greatest chances of having high CST were among those who were in the last elementary school years, who were girls, and who did not have friends in the neighbourhood (73.1% chance for high CST), whereas in the older group, the greatest chance for having high CST was among those who were girls who had a TV in the bedroom (74.3% chance for high CST). Conclusion To counteract ST and boost MVPA among youths, a specific focus on girls, the promotion of sport participation and facilities, neighborhood safety, and involvement of family must be prioritized.
