School-based physical activity programme in preadolescent girls (9-11 years): a feasibility trial in Karachi, Pakistan

Almas, Aysha; Islam, Muhammad Shariful; Jafar, Tazeen H.

doi:10.1136/archdischild-2012-303242

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“…Of the 17 included articles, research is predominantly being conducted in China ( N = 9), including one study in Hong Kong and Thailand ( N = 4) . Other countries with relevant childhood obesity prevention programmes include India ( N = 2) , Pakistan ( N = 1) and Singapore ( N = 1) . The majority ( N = 10) of included articles targeted primary school children .…”

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“…It was not possible to identify effective programme components or sharing elements among countries for the following reasons: Only six studies assessed process indicators; e.g. programme fidelity as expressed in actual exercise classes given.…”

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“…Other countries with relevant childhood obesity prevention programmes include India (N = 2) (34,35), Pakistan (N = 1) (36) and Singapore (N = 1) (37). The majority (N = 10) of included articles targeted primary school children (21,23,24,(26)(27)(28)30,33,36,37). Two studies (25,34) were conducted with a combination of primary and secondary school children and one study with secondary school children only (35).…”

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Preventing childhood obesity in Asia: an overview of intervention programmes

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Waters

Müller‐Riemenschneider

et al. 2016

Obesity Reviews

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The rapid economic growth in Asia in the past few decades has contributed to the global increase in childhood obesity prevalence. Yet, little is known about obesity prevention efforts in this region. This systematic review provides an overview of child obesity prevention programmes in Asia. Searches were performed in six electronic databases. Out of 4,234 studies, 17 were included, among them 11 controlled trials (of which five were randomized). Only one study was published before 2007. Identified studies were predominantly conducted in China and Thailand and targeted primary school children in a school setting. Most studies implemented different programmes, frequently targeting behavioural modification through nutrition/health education lectures and/or physical activity sessions. Programme effects related to obesity outcome measures were mixed. Most substantial effects were found for outcomes such as improved health knowledge and/or favourable lifestyle practices. The relatively small number of relevant publications in Asia highlights the need for scientific evaluations of existing and future programmes. This will help ensure the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based approaches that have been proven to be effective in the Asian context. Targeting preschool settings and applying a comprehensive multisectoral approach may increase the effectiveness and sustainability of childhood obesity prevention programmes.

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Preventing childhood obesity in Asia: an overview of intervention programmes

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Müller‐Riemenschneider

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“…If education were to be available universally and physical activity a mandatory part of the school day, there is every reason to believe that this can be inculcated from an early age for life. Though there may be cultural sensitivities, they can be overcome as Almas and colleagues demonstrated in an innovative study in urban Pakistan [20]. Other than education, better use of the media to inform the population has a role particularly as most households now have at least a television.…”

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Prevalence and predictors of adult hypertension in Kabul, Afghanistan

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BackgroundThe prevalence of hypertension is rising worldwide with an estimated one billion people now affected globally and is of near epidemic proportions in many parts of South Asia. Recent turmoil has until recently precluded estimates in Afghanistan so we sought, therefore, to establish both prevalence predictors in our population.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study of adults ≥40 years of age in Kabul from December 2011-March 2012 using a multistage sampling method. Additional data on socioeconomic and lifestyle factors were collected as well as an estimate of glycaemic control. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were undertaken to explore the association between hypertension and potential predictors.ResultsA total of 1183 adults (men 396, women 787) of ≥ 40years of age were assessed. The prevalence of hypertension was 46.2% (95% CI 43.5 – 49.3). Independent predictors of hypertension were found to be: age ≥50 (OR = 3.86, 95% CI: 2.86 – 5.21); illiteracy (OR = 1.90, 1.05 – 1.90); the consumption of rice >3 times per week (OR = 1.43, 1.07 – 1.91); family history of diabetes (OR = 2.20, 1.30 – 3.75); central obesity (OR = 1.67, 1.23 – 2.27); BMI ≥ 30 Kg/meter squared (OR = 2.08, 1.50 – 2.89). The consumption of chicken and fruit more than three times per week were protective with ORs respectively of 0.73 (0.55-0.97) and 0.64 (0.47 – 0.86).ConclusionsHypertension is a major public health problem in Afghan adults. We have identified a number of predictors which have potential for guiding interventions.

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“…increased time in PE classes on BMI) 88-91 . These studies found that the relationship between time in PE class and BMI was weak, with two studies reporting no association 91,90,92-96 and two reporting very small inverse associations 89,88,97 . One prospective observational study, the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, evaluated the relationship between exposure to PE and changes in BMI as children transitioned from kindergarten to first grade 98 .…”

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Weighing the Evidence of Common Beliefs in Obesity Research

Casazza

Brown

Astrup

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Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

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Obesity is a topic on which many views are strongly held in the absence of scientific evidence to support those views, and some views are strongly held despite evidence to contradict those views. We refer to the former as “presumptions” and the latter as “myths”. Here we present nine myths and ten presumptions surrounding the effects of rapid weight loss; setting realistic goals in weight loss therapy; stage of change or readiness to lose weight; physical education classes; breast-feeding; daily self-weighing; genetic contribution to obesity; the “Freshman 15”; food deserts; regularly eating (versus skipping) breakfast; eating close to bedtime; eating more fruits and vegetables; weight cycling (i.e. yo-yo dieting); snacking; built environment; reducing screen time in childhood obesity; portion size; participation in family mealtime; and drinking water as a means of weight-loss. For each of these, we describe the belief and present evidence that the belief is widely held or stated, reasons to support the conjecture that the belief might be true, evidence to directly support or refute the belief, and findings from randomized controlled trials, if available. We conclude with a discussion of the implications of these determinations, conjecture on why so many myths and presumptions exist, and suggestions for limiting the spread of these and other unsubstantiated beliefs about obesity domain.

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School-based physical activity programme in preadolescent girls (9-11 years): a feasibility trial in Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract: A school-based physical activity programme in a public sector girls school of urban Pakistan is feasible. There was a favourable trend in BP and BMI at follow-up. (Clinical trial ID NCT 00533819).

Cited by 21 publications

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Preventing childhood obesity in Asia: an overview of intervention programmes

Preventing childhood obesity in Asia: an overview of intervention programmes

Prevalence and predictors of adult hypertension in Kabul, Afghanistan

Weighing the Evidence of Common Beliefs in Obesity Research

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