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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2022 May 17.
Published in final edited form as: West J Nurs Res. 2016 May 24;38(9):1155–1184. doi: 10.1177/0193945916649954

Table 7.

Characteristics of the Observational Studies in the Medication Category: Physiology Outcome Domain.

Source n Study Duration Age Range (M ± SD) ADHD Diagnosis PA Measures/Days Monitored IV Outcome Measures Medication Effect Key Results

Kim, Mutyala, Agiovlasitis, & Fernhall, 2011 a 66,707 (M = 34,157, F = 32,486) All testing done on one day 6–17 Inconclusive PA: Participating in vigorous activity 20 min for 3+ days/week ADHD status ADHD medication status Obesity Yes Among boys in ADHD non medicated group, “not riding a bike” was sig. associated with obesity
In control group, “not riding a bike”/“participating in organized sports” were sig. associated with obesity
Among boys in ADHD medicated group, “not participating in organized sports” and “not having enough sleep” were sig. associated with obesity

Note. ADHD = attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; PA = physical activity; IV = independent variable; M = male; F = female,

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Indicates study covered more than one domain and results of other domain are listed in their respective tables.