A study of prevalence of obesity and its correlates among government and private school children in Hyderabad: a comparative study

Katkuri, Sushma; Yashwant, A M; Kokiwar, Prashant R.; Kotina, Sridevi; Rao, Avasarla A. Kameswar; Chauhan, Pooja

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20150918

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“…Children in private schools and overall sample, who preferred sweetened foods, were more likely to be overnourished as compared to those who did not prefer sweetened foods. This finding was similar to other different studies, Addis Ababa [ 21 ], Dire Dawa [ 16 ], Saudi Arabia [ 38 ], and India [ 39 ] which revealed that sweetened foods preference was found to be significantly associated with overnutrition. This is because private schools children might have less restriction on food and snack choices compared with those in government schools [ 40 ].…”

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“…The present findings were consistent with the growing evidence showing that physical inactivity is a leading factor in obesity during childhood and adolescence [ 47 ]. This finding was highly supported by several studies conducted in different areas, Addis Ababa [ 21 ], Dire Dawa [ 16 ], Jimma [ 22 ], Lagos Nigeria [ 48 ], Saudi Arabia [ 48 ], India [ 4 ], India [ 39 ], Romania [ 43 ], and Central Java [ 5 ], which revealed that physical inactivity (sedentary lifestyle) has been a well-documented cause of overnutrition in children.…”

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Overnutrition and Associated Factors: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study between Government and Private Primary School Students in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

Ali

Kassahun

Wubneh

2020

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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Introduction. Childhood overnutrition is a public health problem in low- and middle-income countries because its effect is likely to progress into adulthood that results in developing noncommunicable diseases at a younger age. There is no such previous comparative study that investigated this issue. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the prevalence and associated factors of overnutrition among government and private primary school students in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia. Methods. Institution-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from March 5 to April 9, 2019. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 736 participants. Data were collected through face-to-face interview. Data was entered into EPI-info version 7.2.1.0 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regressions were carried out to identify associated factors with overnutrition. Statistical significance was declared using p value< 0.05. Results. The overall prevalence of overnutrition was 9.1%. The prevalence was higher among private schools (51 (14%)) than government (16 (4.3%)). Eating habit while watching television (AOR = 4.08, 95%CI: 1.10–15.16) and not having close friend (AOR = 3.72, 95%: CI: 1.21–2 11.48) were significantly associated with overnutrition in the government schools, while no father education (AOR = 2.59, 95%:CI:1.05–6.39), sweet food preference (AOR = 2.86, 95%:1.19–6.87), fat consumption more than three days per week (AOR = 3.79, 95%CI:1.61–8.91), eating habit while reading (AOR = 4.95, 95%CI:2.29–10.70), and vigorous-intensity sports (AOR = 2.23, 95%:1.02–4.86) were associated with overnutrition in private schools. Conclusion. Prevalence of overnutrition was higher among private than government schools. Hence, it requires attention through creating awareness about healthy diet, healthy lifestyle, and physical activity in collaboration with health and education sectors.

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Overnutrition and Associated Factors: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study between Government and Private Primary School Students in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

Ali

Kassahun

Wubneh

2020

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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“…Results are in line with a study by Nagar (2015) (12) where high prevalence of obesity in private and relatively low in public schools was found (45.2% and 10.5%, respectively). Equally, Katkuri et al, (2015) [13] found in a private school obesity rate of 21.09%. However, a slight difference (16.9%) was described by Ogden (2014) [14] working also in a private school.…”

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Prevalence and Awareness of Obesity Among Adolescents in Private and Public Schools in Northern Mozambique

2022

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Background: Obesity is a worldwide growing non -transmissible chronic disease resulting from abnormal fat accumulation in different tissues, mainly in white adipose tissue. Thus, we determined prevalence of obesity in adolescents and evaluate their perception related to the disease. Material and Methods: Analytical and observational cross -sectional study with quantitative approach was conducted in public and private schools in Nampula. We applied systematic casual sampling technique and screened 317 students. Nutritional status and perception were determined through anthropometric measurements and application of questionnaires, respectively. Results: Overall prevalence of obesity, based on the international sex -specific cut -off points for body mass index (BMI), is 7.3% and overweight, 8.5%. Higher prevalence of obesity (20%) was found in private school and lowest (5%) in one of public schools. Male tended to be more obese (9.5%), while females are more overweight (12%). Overall perception of obesity is 72.6% and physical activity and exercise is 65.3%. Lower perception was registered in private school. Conclusion: Despite perception of obesity and overweight is low, paradoxically overall prevalence of obesity and overweigh is low as well. Thus, lack of perception and mild exercises may be major factors for obesity, but are not solely determinant, implying consideration of factors beyond environmental.

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“…This study was in line with studies in India, in Surendranagar in Asia, Nairobi in Kenya. [32][33][34][35] Furthermore, a study in Gondar and Addis Ababa showed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among private schools was higher than in public schools. 21,26 This could be explained by adolescents in private schools usually come from families with higher socioeconomic status which exposed them to high energy-dense foods and allow them to use vehicles to transport from and to school, decreased physical activity, less likely to work besides learning and more sedentary lifestyles.…”

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Magnitude of Overweight and Obesity and Associated Factors Among Public and Private Secondary School Adolescent Students in Mekelle City, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, 2019: Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Andargie¹,

Gebremariam

Hailu

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A study of prevalence of obesity and its correlates among government and private school children in Hyderabad: a comparative study

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Overnutrition and Associated Factors: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study between Government and Private Primary School Students in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

Overnutrition and Associated Factors: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study between Government and Private Primary School Students in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

Prevalence and Awareness of Obesity Among Adolescents in Private and Public Schools in Northern Mozambique

Magnitude of Overweight and Obesity and Associated Factors Among Public and Private Secondary School Adolescent Students in Mekelle City, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, 2019: Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

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