Assessment Of Childhood Obesity In School Aged Children In Selected Public And Private Primary Schools In Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to assess childhood obesity and its association with type of school (private vs. public), parental education, lifestyle factors and eating habit among school-aged children (6–12 years) in the Oredo Local Government area, Edo State. This cross-sectional school-based study was conducted in Benin metropolis in Edo state. Using multi-stage random sampling, 240 children aged 6-12 years were selected from 4 schools. Anthropometric measurements of, height and weight were measured. Cut-off points for BMI defining obese and overweight in children were classified in accordance with the WHO growth reference charts in children using the BMI for Age Z score. All data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Service Solution. The prevalence of childhood obesity was found to be (10.3%). The prevalence of obesity was higher among school age children aged 6-7years (15.9%) than children aged 8-9years (3.3%) and 10-12years (11.0%). Obesity was found higher among the female (52.4%) than males (47.6%). The prevalence of obesity was higher in children who attend public school (14.5%) than children who attend private schools (7.5%). Socioeconomic class, eating habits, lifestyle and activity pattern were significantly associated with students BMI. This study found that high prevalence of obesity among school aged children (6-12years) in Edo State was associated more in children who attend public schools. High prevalence of obesity among public school children could be associated to low socioeconomic status or genetics.
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OKORIE, M (2021). Assessment Of Childhood Obesity In School Aged Children In Selected Public And Private Primary Schools In Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 20, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessment-of-childhood-obesity-in-school-aged-children-in-selected-public-and-private-primary-schools-in-oredo-local-government-area-edo-state-7-2
MERCY, OKORIE. "Assessment Of Childhood Obesity In School Aged Children In Selected Public And Private Primary Schools In Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 06 Sep. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessment-of-childhood-obesity-in-school-aged-children-in-selected-public-and-private-primary-schools-in-oredo-local-government-area-edo-state-7-2. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
MERCY, OKORIE. "Assessment Of Childhood Obesity In School Aged Children In Selected Public And Private Primary Schools In Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 06 Sep. 2021. Web. 20 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessment-of-childhood-obesity-in-school-aged-children-in-selected-public-and-private-primary-schools-in-oredo-local-government-area-edo-state-7-2 >.
MERCY, OKORIE. "Assessment Of Childhood Obesity In School Aged Children In Selected Public And Private Primary Schools In Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 20 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/assessment-of-childhood-obesity-in-school-aged-children-in-selected-public-and-private-primary-schools-in-oredo-local-government-area-edo-state-7-2