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PREVALENCE OF OBESITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN (9-12 YEARS) AND DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION MATERIAL

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Title PREVALENCE OF OBESITY AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN (9-12 YEARS) AND DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION MATERIAL
 
Creator MITU SINGH
 
Contributor Sumathi, S
 
Subject PREVALENCE, OBESITY, AMONG, SCHOOL, CHILDREN, DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, MATERIAL
 
Description Obesity is recognized as the major health problem and its prevalence is
increasing day by day in developed as well as developing countries. The improved
economic situation and the modernization of the society have led to an increase in the
consumption of calorie dense foods and an alarming increase in sedentary lifestyle.
Obesity can be described as the extent to which body fat has accumulated to a degree that
health is adversely affected.
Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension,
cardiovascular complications, sleep apnea and psychological distress etc. An obese child
is more likely to become an obese adult. According to Indian Academy of Pediatrics,
BMI more than 95 percentile and 85 percentile is the criterion to determine the obesity
and overweight in children. In India, there are only few studies reporting about the
prevalence of childhood obesity, therefore the present study was planned to assess the
prevalence of childhood obesity and to impart education regarding the prevention and
management of childhood obesity.
The study was carried out in the randomly selected schools, out of which two
were private schools and the other two were government schools. 50 school children of
the age group of 9-12 years (50x4=200) were randomly selected from these four schools.
Height, weight, waist circumference and skinfold thickness for every child were taken.
BMI for each child was calculated and children were categorized as obese, overweight
and non-obese as per IAP guidelines. Information on general dietary habits and physical
activity patterns, which relate the school children with obesity, was collected by a
questionnaire. As the study was aimed to impart education about childhood obesity, its
causes, consequences, prevention and management, education materials in an easy and
understandable language were developed. The education materials included 2 posters, 4
charts, 2 pamphlets and 1 CD. To assess the knowledge and attitude levels of the obese
children and their parents on childhood obesity, Knowledge-Attitude-Practices (KAP)
questionnaire was developed and was given before and after the education programme.
The prevalence of obesity and overweight in the study sample was reported as
7% and 21.5% respectively. Obesity and overweight were prevalent more in private
school children (11% and 32%) as compared to government school children (3% and
11%). Boys (8.7%) were reported to be more obese than girls (5.2%).
When the general dietary habits of the obese and non-obese children were
compared, it was observed that obese children were more inclined to faulty eating habits
like more consumption of junk foods, soft drinks, bakery products, butter/ghee/cream etc
and frequent eating outside the home. The consumption of fruits and vegetables was
found to be more by non-obese children when compared to the obese children. Obese
children were found less active when compared to non-obese children. They sleep more;
spend more time in front of T.V./computers/Videogames and do not indulge themselves
in any extra curricular activities or any exercise routines and prefer car/bikes/buses to
walking as compared to the non-obese children.
Obese children and their parents were given education about childhood obesity,
its causes, consequences, prevention and management. A significant change in
knowledge levels (94.1%) and attitude levels (93.9%) was reported in obese children
after the education program. In parents, a change of 68.7% in knowledge levels and
71.5% in attitude levels was observed. Hence, schools can be considered as the key
locations and family based intervention programes are the best approaches for health
promotion and prevention of childhood obesity.
 
Date 2016-08-05T10:44:32Z
2016-08-05T10:44:32Z
2008
 
Type Thesis
 
Identifier http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/71009
 
Language en
 
Relation D8284;
 
Format application/pdf
 
Publisher ACHARYA N.G. RANGA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD