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Obesity-related behaviors and health-related quality of life in socioeconomically vulnerable children: A cross-sectional study.
Park, Jiyoung; Ten Hoor, Gill; Cho, Jeonghyun; Won, Seohyun; Ryu, Soorack; Lau, Siew Tiang.
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  • Park J; College of Nursing, Institute for Health Science Research, Inje University, Busan, South Korea; YEIRIN Social Cooperative, Busan, South Korea.
  • Ten Hoor G; Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
  • Cho J; College of Nursing, Institute for Health Science Research, Inje University, Busan, South Korea. Electronic address: jhcho@inje.ac.kr.
  • Won S; College of Nursing, Inje University, Busan, South Korea.
  • Ryu S; Department of Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Lau ST; Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
J Pediatr Nurs ; 78: e270-e278, 2024.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39153920
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This study aims to explore obesity-related behaviors (ORB) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in socioeconomically vulnerable children, while also examining potential associations between these variables. DESIGN AND

METHODS:

A total of 721 children enrolled in after-school care programs for socioeconomically vulnerable children participated in this study. Height (in cm) and weight (in kg) were measured directly by trained research assistants. ORB, including eating behaviors and physical activity, was assessed utilizing the Nutrition Quotient Questionnaire. HRQoL was measured utilizing the PedsQL™ 4.0. Data were analyzed using logistic regression.

RESULTS:

The findings revealed that participants exhibited lower levels of ORB and reduced HRQoL, particularly in the physical health dimension of HRQoL. Inadequate physical activity and poor dietary habits were strongly associated with a 2.625-fold (OR = 2.625, 95% CI = 1.867-3.691) and a 4.251-fold (OR = 4.251, 95% CI = 2.466-7.328) increase, respectively, in the likelihood of having low HRQoL. Surprisingly, the study did not find a significant link between ORB levels and obesity, and obesity status did not predict a higher probability of low HRQoL.

CONCLUSIONS:

This study underscores the need for tailored interventions designed specifically for children from socioeconomically vulnerable families to address their unique challenges. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This research provides valuable insights for pediatric nurses and healthcare providers, highlighting the crucial role of promoting healthy ORB in socioeconomically vulnerable children to address disparities in childhood obesity and HRQoL.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Calidad de Vida / Poblaciones Vulnerables / Obesidad Infantil Límite: Child / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Pediatr Nurs Asunto de la revista: ENFERMAGEM / PEDIATRIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Corea del Sur Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Calidad de Vida / Poblaciones Vulnerables / Obesidad Infantil Límite: Child / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Pediatr Nurs Asunto de la revista: ENFERMAGEM / PEDIATRIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Corea del Sur Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos