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Correlation between weight, height, and body mass index with hand grip strength among junior high school

International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health · 2024 · Vol. 11(1) · pp. 06–09

Alicia Anggraini Suwandi✉(Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physiology)Nawanto Agung Prastowo(Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physiology)Ignatio Rika Haryono(Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physiology)Sintak Gunawan(Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physiology)

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Abstract

The association between body size, diseases, and dysfunction with HGS in adolescents has been widely studied. However, the results are less conclusive due to various influencing factors. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between weight, height, and BMI with HGS and the effect of gender in adolescents. This cross-sectional study was followed by 117 students (66 boys, 51 girls) of Susteran Junior High School Purwokerto in May 2023. Weight and height were measured according to the standard procedure. BMI was calculated based on a standard formula. HGS was examined using a digital hand dynamometer. Independent T-test and Pearson correlation were applied. Significance was set at p

Public Health and NutritionBody mass indexGrip strengthCorrelationBody weightMedicinePhysical therapyBody heightDynamometerStatistical significanceMathematics

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