International Journal of Pediatrics

Research Article

Computer Game Use and Television Viewing Increased Risk for Overweight among Low Activity Girls: Fourth Thai National Health Examination Survey 2008-2009

Table 3

Adjusted odds ratio for associations of computer game use and television viewing with overweight by physical activity levels and gender*.
 Having 60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity
 3 days per week or less More than 3 days per week
 Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)
Boy  
 Computer game use  
  1 h/d or less 11
  More than 1 h/d 1.11 (0.70–1.74)1.36 (0.80–2.31)
 Watching TV  
  2 h/d or less11
  More than 2 h/d0.93 (0.66–1.32)0.82 (0.47–1.45)
Girl  
 Computer game use  
  1 h/d or less 11
  More than 1 h/d 1.99 (1.15–3.47)0.77 (0.33–1.80)
 Watching TV  
  2 h/d or less11
  More than 2 h/d1.72 (1.09–2.74)1.54 (0.81–2.90)
CI: confidence interval. *Adjusted for high energy snack consumption and family income.