Overweight and obesity and their associated factors in adolescents in Tehran, Iran, 2004–2005

Moayeri, H; Bidad, Katayoon; Aghamohammadi, Asghar; Rabbani, Ali; Anari, Shahab; Nazemi, Lyly; Gholami, Narges; Zadhoush, Soroush; Hatmi, Zinat Nadia

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“…Other studies have established a strong relationship between the number of parental years of education and childhood obesity (29).…”

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Several anthropometric predictors of cardiovascular disease in central Slovakian adults: socioeconomic and educational differences

Hujova

Rostakova²

2012

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Background: Slovak inhabitants are considered at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).Objective: The aim of the study was to describe the social and educational differences in relation to anthropometric CVD risk factors among central Slovakian adults. Participants: The study population consisted of 100 probands from the central Slovakian region of Orava (50 males and 50 females). According to their social background they were classifi ed as those with high (15 %), average (71 %) or low socioeconomic status (14 %). According to their education they were classifi ed as those having completed only primary education (15 %) secondary education graduates (69 %) or university graduates (16 %). Methods: Anthropometric measurements, including weight, height, waist and hip circumference, triceps and subscapular skinfold were used to calculate body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and percentage body fat. Measured blood pressure (BP) was used to classify for hypertension. Results: The probands with high socioeconomic status show the highest means of body fat percentage (24.53 ± 3.11 %) and blood pressure (with 53 % prevalence of hypertension and 60 % of stress); the population with low socioeconomic status had the highest prevalence of cigarette smoking (57.1 %), physical inactivity (64.3 %) and CVD family history (78.6 %). The highest means of BMI (25.48 ± 3.26 kg/m 2 ) were determined in participants with university education (they also show the highest stress rate at 46.7 %). The population with primary education show the highest means of WHR (0.89 ± 0.13) and sBP (138.44 ± 19.64 mmHg), and the highest prevalence of hypertension (56.3 %), physical inactivity (62.5 %) and CVD family history (81.3 %).

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“…Other studies have established a strong relationship between the number of parental years of education and childhood obesity (29).…”

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Several anthropometric predictors of cardiovascular disease in central Slovakian adults: socioeconomic and educational differences

Hujova

Rostakova²

2012

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“…5 In Iran, obesity among children and adolescents ranges from 7.1% to 12%. 6,7 Childhood obesity increases complications such as skeletal/joint problems, social and mental health issues due to stigmatization, and reduced selfesteem. 8,9 Prediabetes, hyperglycemia, and sleep apnea are increasingly prevalent among obese children.…”

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Motivational Interviewing With Parents for Obesity: An RCT

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Motivational interviewing (MI) has been shown to be an effective strategy for targeting obesity in adolescents, and parental involvement is associated with increased effectiveness. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the role of parental involvement in MI interventions for obese adolescents.METHODS: A total of 357 Iranian adolescents (aged 14-18 years) were randomized to receive an MI intervention or an MI intervention with parental involvement (MI + PI) or assessments only (passive control). Data regarding anthropometric, biochemical, psychosocial, and behavioral measures were collected at baseline and 12 months later. A series of intention-totreat, 2-way repeated-measures analysis of covariance were performed to examine group differences in change in outcomes measures over the 12-month follow-up period.RESULTS: Results revealed significant effects on most of the outcome parameters for MI + PI (eg, mean 6 SD BMI z score: 2.58 6 0.61) compared with the passive control group (2.76 6 0.70; post hoc test, P = .02), as well as an additional superiority of MI + PI compared with MI only (2.81 6 0.76; post hoc test, P = .05). This pattern was also shown for most of the anthropometric, biochemical, psychometric, and behavioral outcome variables.CONCLUSIONS: MI with parental involvement is an effective strategy in changing obesity-related outcomes and has additional effects beyond MI with adolescents only. These findings might be important when administering MI interventions in school settings. WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT:Motivational interviewing (MI) has been found to increase the effectiveness of weight loss programs in obese children and adolescents. Although parental involvement seems to be linked to its effectiveness, strong conclusions cannot be drawn. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:The present study found that MI with parental involvement is an effective strategy in changing obesity-related outcomes and has additional effects beyond MI with adolescents only. These findings are important when administering MI interventions in school settings.

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“…[12]. In addition, a study conducted in Germany found out that nearly 33% of the people surveyed agreed that obese people were lazier than those who had normal weight [20][21][22]. However, some famous athletes who have even been the world champions are obese.…”

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A Study of the Beliefs of Female Students in Pakdasht City about Obese People and the Related Factors

Ghaffari

Rakhshandehroo

Mehrabi

et al. 2018

J Hum Environ Health Promot

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Overweight and obesity and their associated factors in adolescents in Tehran, Iran, 2004–2005

Cited by 49 publications

References 18 publications

Several anthropometric predictors of cardiovascular disease in central Slovakian adults: socioeconomic and educational differences

Several anthropometric predictors of cardiovascular disease in central Slovakian adults: socioeconomic and educational differences

Motivational Interviewing With Parents for Obesity: An RCT

A Study of the Beliefs of Female Students in Pakdasht City about Obese People and the Related Factors

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