Table 2.
Seasonal influence on physical activity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
| Summer n = 34 | Winter n = 42 | 95 % CI lower | 95 % CI upper | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical activity | |||||
| • Physical activity level (per day) | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 1.6 ± 0.2 | 0.01 | 0.17 | 0.03 |
| • Time spent in MVPA (hours/day) | 1.5 ± 0.7 | 1.2 ± 0.9 | −0.12 | 0.63 | 0.18 |
| • Sedentary time (hours/day) | 18.9 ± 1.2 | 19.6 ± 1.4 | −1.33 | −0.13 | 0.02 |
| Total days per week meeting public health recommendations | 4.2 ± 1.6 | 3.7 ± 1.7 | −0.28 | 1.27 | 0.21 |
Values are the mean ± standard deviation
CI confidence interval, MVPA moderate to vigorous physical activity