Secondary School Male Students Perception Towards Their Weight, Almethnab Town, Qassim, Saudi Arabia

AsSaigal, Omer A; Alguefly, Suliman; Elmosaad, Yousif Mohammed; Saigul, Abdullah M Al

doi:10.7759/cureus.20370

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“…This is similar to the findings of a study by AsSaigal et al that measured the body weight perceptions of 270 male secondary school students in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. They found that 35% perceived their weight incorrectly, with 18.4% of overweight and obese students perceiving their weight as normal, 53% of the underweight students also perceiving their weight as normal, and 20% of the normal-weight students perceiving themselves as overweight [21].…”

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Assessment of School Contributions to Healthy Eating, Physical Activity Education, and Support for Weight-Loss Attempts among Adolescents from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Gosadi

2023

Nutrients

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This study evaluates the contribution of schools in Saudi Arabia towards the provision of education and support concerning weight management among adolescents. It also identifies adolescents who have attempted to lose weight and examines their preferred weight-loss methods and their sources of weight-loss support. This study is a cross-sectional investigation that targets adolescents in intermediate and secondary schools in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected via a self-administered questionnaire that looked at the involvement of the school in the provision of education pertaining to weight control and the weight-loss experiences of students who had attempted to lose weight. The study involved 501 adolescents, 45% of whom had attempted to lose weight, where the most common methods for weight loss being reducing food consumption (77%), exercising (75%), and fasting (49%). The assessment of the schools’ contributions indicated its suboptimal role in the provision of education concerning physical activity compared to education about eating habits. The most commonly reported sources of weight-loss support were the students’ families (54%), followed by community facilities (44%). The least common sources were the students’ schools (24%). These findings indicate that schools need to enhance their contribution to encouraging adolescents to adopt a healthy lifestyle, while also ensuring multi-sectorial collaboration with families and community members.

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Assessment of School Contributions to Healthy Eating, Physical Activity Education, and Support for Weight-Loss Attempts among Adolescents from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Gosadi

2023

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“…Similar findings were also reported among a Mediterranean adult population [ 21 ]. In a small local study, 18.4% of overweight or obese young males reported their weight as appropriate [ 22 ].…”

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Attitudes Toward Obesity, Willingness to Lose Weight, and Treatment Preferences Among Overweight and Obese Saudi Adults

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AlHomayed²,

AlBuraikan³

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Cureus

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Background: Obesity has become a major health concern worldwide and is associated with several diseases and complications. Losing weight is an effective strategy to improve body mass index and prevent the complications of obesity. However, weight loss is dependent on the attitude of individuals toward obesity as well as their willingness to lose weight.Aim: To explore attitudes toward obesity, willingness to lose weight, and treatment preferences among overweight and obese Saudi adults.Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among overweight and obese Saudis. We targeted adults aged 18 years and older, who visited family medicine clinics at King Abdulaziz Medical City for the National Guard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted from December 2020 to June 2021 using a self-administered questionnaire.Results: Of the 403 participants, 82.5% were dissatisfied with their current body weight. Controlling chronic disease was a major motive for improving body weight (53.2%), and exercise and diet were the most preferred strategies to lose body weight. Age was a determinant in the attitude and willingness of participants to lose weight (p = 0.0001). Conclusion:Participants in the current study reported high dissatisfaction rates about current weight and willingness to improve body weight. This should encourage healthcare providers to initiate weight status discussions and management with their overweight and obese clients.

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“…In the 21st century, there has been a growing focus on studying school environments and their connection to student well-being [ 6 ]. The school environment is recognized as an influential factor in shaping students’ eating behaviors, enabling them to make healthier food choices and lower their body mass index (BMI) [ 7 ]. Additionally, the physical activity of students is influenced by the school’s structure, such as the availability of playgrounds and access to play facilities, which play a crucial role in promoting physical activity [ 8 - 10 ].…”

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Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Influence on Student Practices to Enhance the School Environment: A Cross-Sectional Study in Governmental General Education Schools in Al-Ahsa Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Elmosaad

2024

Cureus

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Background The school environment plays a significant role in shaping the well-being of students, as it encompasses various relationships that occur within the school community. Teachers, in particular, possess knowledge and perceptions that greatly influence their students’ behavior. This study aims to examine the perceptions of teachers regarding their impact on student practices and their efforts to enhance the school environment. Methodology The study employed a cross-sectional design involving general education teachers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from a sample of 305 teachers through face-to-face interviews utilizing a structured questionnaire. A multistage probability sampling technique was employed to select a representative sample from the pool of school teachers. Descriptive statistics were utilized for continuous variables, while inferential statistics, such as logistic regression analyses, were employed to explore the factors influencing student practices. Results Overall, 264 (86.6%) school teachers had good knowledge of the school environment, and 225 (73.8%) had positive perceptions toward the school environment. The study also showed that more than two-thirds of teachers perceived that students had good practices to improve their school environment. Teachers with positive perceptions were found to be 2.84 times more likely to have positive perceptions toward students’ practices (odds ratio (OR) = 2.84, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.59-5.08). Teachers who had a good level of general information about the school environment were 1.6 times more likely to have positive perceptions toward students’ practices (OR = 1.63; 95% CI =1.94-2.85). Moreover, teachers who held managerial positions were 2.46 times more likely to have positive perceptions toward students’ practices (OR = 2.46; 95% CI = 1.30-4.65) when compared to those who did not hold managerial positions. The results also illustrated that high school teachers were 1.75 times more likely (OR = 1.75; 95% CI = 1.90-3.39) to have good perceptions toward students’ practices. Likewise, teachers who taught natural sciences courses had a significantly positive perception toward students’ practices to improve the school environment (p = 0.029). Conclusions School teachers in Saudi Arabia demonstrated a commendable level of knowledge and held a positive perception regarding school environment practices. The study findings indicate that teachers who possess a positive perception and a good level of knowledge are more inclined to harbor positive perceptions toward student practices that contribute to enhancing the school environment. Therefore, it is advisable to incorporate school environment components into the school curriculum and integrate them into teacher preparation programs.

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Secondary School Male Students Perception Towards Their Weight, Almethnab Town, Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Assessment of School Contributions to Healthy Eating, Physical Activity Education, and Support for Weight-Loss Attempts among Adolescents from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Assessment of School Contributions to Healthy Eating, Physical Activity Education, and Support for Weight-Loss Attempts among Adolescents from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Attitudes Toward Obesity, Willingness to Lose Weight, and Treatment Preferences Among Overweight and Obese Saudi Adults

Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Influence on Student Practices to Enhance the School Environment: A Cross-Sectional Study in Governmental General Education Schools in Al-Ahsa Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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