Mohammed Khalif
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Mohammed Khalif has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Anthony David Okely
School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
1 shared publication - Gade Waqa
Pacific Research Centre for the Prevention of Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases (C-POND), Fiji Institute of Pacific Health Research, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji
1 shared publication - Kar Hau Chong
Early Start, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
1 shared publication - Melanie Randle
University of Wollongong
1 shared publication - Rebecca Megan Stanley
School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities University of Wollongong Wollongong New South Wales Australia
1 shared publication - Sarah T. Ryan
Early Start, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 1 May 2026
- Published by Human Kinetics in Pediatric Exercise Science
- Vol. 38 (2) , 162-176
Prevalence, Sociodemographic, and Attitudinal Factors of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Children and Adolescents in Fiji
Purpose : This study examines the proportion of children and adolescents in Fiji meeting the Asia-Pacific physical activity (PA) and screen time (ST) recommendations, and to explore associated factors. Method : A cross-sectional sample of caregivers (n = 1015) and their children aged 5–17 years completed an online survey based on Ajzen’s conceptualization of attitudes within the Theory of Planned Behavior. Data included meeting PA and ST behaviors recommendations, sociodemographic factors, knowledge of recommendations, and attitudes toward meeting PA and ST recommendations. Generalized linear mixed models were used to identify factors associated with meeting recommendations. Results : 53% of children met both PA and ST recommendations, 87% met PA recommendations, and 62% met ST recommendations. Girls (odds ratio [OR] = 0.568; 95% CI, 0.360–0.896) had lower odds of meeting PA recommendations compared with boys. Children with less positive attitudes toward PA were less likely to meet PA recommendations (OR = 0.520; 95% CI, 0.312–0.868) compared with those with the most positive attitude. Children who live in rural (OR = 1.900; 95% CI, 1.233–2.929) and remote/very remote (OR = 1.681; 95% CI, 1.128–2.505) had higher odds of meeting ST recommendations compared to urban children. Children who speak English (OR = 0.567; 95% CI, 0.399–0.806) and Fijian-Hindi speakers (OR = 0.644; 95% CI, 0.469–0.883) had lower odds of meeting ST recommendations versus iTaukei/Fijian speakers. Conclusion : There is a need for targeted interventions promoting PA among girls and addressing ST across demographic groups.
- 1 May 2026
- Published by Human Kinetics in Pediatric Exercise Science
- Vol. 38 (2) , 162-176
Prevalence, Sociodemographic, and Attitudinal Factors of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Children and Adolescents in Fiji
Purpose : This study examines the proportion of children and adolescents in Fiji meeting the Asia-Pacific physical activity (PA) and screen time (ST) recommendations, and to explore associated factors. Method : A cross-sectional sample of caregivers (n = 1015) and their children aged 5–17 years completed an online survey based on Ajzen’s conceptualization of attitudes within the Theory of Planned Behavior. Data included meeting PA and ST behaviors recommendations, sociodemographic factors, knowledge of recommendations, and attitudes toward meeting PA and ST recommendations. Generalized linear mixed models were used to identify factors associated with meeting recommendations. Results : 53% of children met both PA and ST recommendations, 87% met PA recommendations, and 62% met ST recommendations. Girls (odds ratio [OR] = 0.568; 95% CI, 0.360–0.896) had lower odds of meeting PA recommendations compared with boys. Children with less positive attitudes toward PA were less likely to meet PA recommendations (OR = 0.520; 95% CI, 0.312–0.868) compared with those with the most positive attitude. Children who live in rural (OR = 1.900; 95% CI, 1.233–2.929) and remote/very remote (OR = 1.681; 95% CI, 1.128–2.505) had higher odds of meeting ST recommendations compared to urban children. Children who speak English (OR = 0.567; 95% CI, 0.399–0.806) and Fijian-Hindi speakers (OR = 0.644; 95% CI, 0.469–0.883) had lower odds of meeting ST recommendations versus iTaukei/Fijian speakers. Conclusion : There is a need for targeted interventions promoting PA among girls and addressing ST across demographic groups.