Measurement tools for sedentary behavior in the Arabic-speaking countries in MENA region: a systematic review of validated instruments from the BRIDGE project
Fatima Zahrae Bartal, Nassiba Bahra, Fatma Hussien, Mohamed Aly, Osama Abdelkarim, Karima El Rhazi · 2026
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A peer-reviewed research article from Europe PMC (2026). BackgroundSedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for adverse health outcomes. Screen time represents a specific domain of sedentary behavior and is often used as a proxy. Accurate measurement of these behaviors is essential for surveillance, research, and intervention. However, the availability, characteristics, and psychometric quality of validated instruments used to assess these behaviors in Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have not been well documented.
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| CREATOR | Fatima Zahrae Bartal, Nassiba Bahra, Fatma Hussien, Mohamed Aly, Osama Abdelkarim, Karima El Rhazi |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 46 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |