Table 2.
Demographics of participants at baseline (n = 51).
| Variable | Intervention Group (n = 24) | Control Group (n = 27) | χ2(p)/t(p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (female/male) | 12/12 | 15/12 | 0.16 (0.69) |
| Age (years) | 12.08 ± 0.30 | 12.15 ± 0.40 | 0.72 (0.48) |
| Body weight (kg) | 49.29 ± 8.51 | 48.48 ± 10.23 | −0.31 (0.76) |
| Height (cm) | 161.25 ± 7.30 | 160.52 ± 6.31 | −0.40 (0.69) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 18.95 ± 3.27 | 18.78 ± 3.76 | −0.18 (0.86) |
| Only child (yes/no) | 16/8 | 16/11 | 0.30 (0.59) |
| Father higher education (yes/no) | 20/4 | 22/5 | 0.03 (0.86) |
| Mother higher education (yes/no) | 21/3 | 20/7 | 1.45 (0.23) |
| Regular physical activity | |||
| Cycling | 10/24 | 13/27 | |
| Table tennis | 4/24 | 5/27 | |
| Badminton | 13/24 | 13/27 | |
| Jogging/running | 6/24 | 9/27 | |
| Basketball | 6/24 | 6/27 | |
| Skipping rope | 3/24 | 4/27 | |
| Swimming | 5/24 | 5/24 |
Description of participants at study baseline, including common demographics, and most regular and favorite physical activities of participants. BMI: body mass index, calculated by the formula 10,000 × weight (kg)/height2 (cm). Father/mother higher education means father/mother of participant once received higher education.