Prevalence and Knowledge on Obesity Among School Going Adolescents of Kaski, Nepal

Pandey, Apsara; Sapkota, Sony

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“…Since we conducted a study in urban settings, therefore, we are unable to comment on the difference on the basis of study settings, either urban or rural strata for food consumption. Another study from Pokhara shows that 75% of adolescents had good knowledge (15). However, in our study findings, 66.5% only had inadequate knowledge about junk foods.…”

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“…A recent study from Kaski district depicts 8.1% prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents (14). Another study conducted in the Kaski district of Nepal shows that the obesity prevalence among adolescents is 3.3% (15). Risky behaviors such as unusual time of sleeping, tobacco and substance abuse, watching television for a longer time, consuming low dietary foods and fruits, along with insufficient physical activities are found to be more prevalent in the Kaski district, which are leading to more risk of deviating health condition of adolescents (16)(17)(18).…”

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Determinants of Junk Food Consumption Among Adolescents in Pokhara Valley, Nepal

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Background: Junk food consumption and its consequences has become a major public health concern globally because of its deteriorating health consequences and surging prevalence. Though its adverse health consequences are widely prevalent in all age groups, children and adolescents are more at risk. It may lead to obesity and act as a risk factor for different non-communicable diseases (NCD's) like heart diseases, cardiovascular disease, cancer, hypertension, diabetes, etc. This study was carried out to explore the junk food consumption and its associated factors among adolescent students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 538 adolescent students of Kaski district, Nepal. We used a stratified proportionate sampling technique to recruit the participants. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and bivariate statistical analysis was performed. The odds ratio was computed to test the association.Results: The study found that more than half of the participants (60.30%) consumed junk foods over the last 30 days, more prevalent among public school participants (65.1%) followed by participants of private school (56.3%). More than half of the participants consumed salty snacks (58.7%) followed by sweets (57.5%). The time of consumption was found to be higher together with friends (83.9%). Similarly, it was consumed more while the participants were on a trip (70.1%). Consumption of junk foods was significantly associated with public school (OR: 1.44, CI = 1.01–2.06), single family (OR: 1.46, CI = 1.01–2.10), living with parents (OR: 1.64, CI = 1.03–2.63), while on travel (OR: 1.99, CI = 1.33–2.98), while reading (OR: 2.01, CI = 1.16–3.47), at home (OR: 2.20, CI = 1.53–3.16), at school (OR: 2.86, CI = 1.98–4.12), friends' influence (OR: 2.01, CI = 1.37–2.94), and junk food availability at home (OR: 1.92, CI = 1.33–2.76).Conclusion: Consumption of junk foods among adolescent students was remarkably high in both public school and private school adolescents. Regardless of adequate knowledge on harmful consequences of junk foods, school-going adolescents are consuming junk foods due to its easy availability and ready-to-use packaging. The government of Nepal should strictly standardize and regulate advertising policies and extravagant health claims advertised by junk food manufacturers. An appropriate intervention targeted to adolescents to improve food behaviors is recommended.

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Determinants of Junk Food Consumption Among Adolescents in Pokhara Valley, Nepal

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“…In the study by Raut et al 3.5% male children were overweight and 1.2% were obese; whereas only 2.6% females were overweight, and none were obese 3 . But in some studies a higher prevalence was reported in males as well 2,3,7,14 . Our study also showed a higher prevalence in girls, but the difference was not statistically significant.…”

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“…Piryani et al showed that 12.2% of adolescent students in Nepal were overweight 2 . A study assessing the knowledge and prevalence of obesity in adolescent children of Kaski district showed that all children with obesity were between 14 to 16 years age group 14 . Our study is comparable with previous studies as the highest prevalence rates of obesity/overweight were seen in the age group of 16 (4.7% and 9.4%).…”

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among school children of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu

Shakya

Vaidya²,

Kayastha

2019

J. Kathmandu Med. Coll.

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Background: World Health Organization defines childhood obesity as “one of the most serious public health challenges”. Low income countries like Nepal experience a burden of infectious diseases as well as rising incidence of noncommunicable diseases frequently associated with obesity. There is paucity of information on childhood obesity in Nepal. Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight in school going children and find its association with blood pressure.Methodology: A school based cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 509 children aged between 10-16 years, studying in grade 5-10 of private schools in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Simple random sampling technique was used for data collection. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure were taken using standard protocol. Obesity was assessed using Body Mass Index criteria.Results: The overall prevalence of obesity and overweight in children were found to be 1.6% and 6.1% respectively. This study also showed that prevalence of obesity in children from Kathmandu is comparatively more, which was statistically significant (p<0.001). A highly significant relationship was observed for diastolic blood pressure and Body Mass Index (p<0.001) between the two groups.Conclusion: This study concludes that obesity though small in percentage, was found in rising trend when compared with previous data. Also, there was strong association with blood pressure, so timely identification and control of obesity is required for prevention of development of other cardiovascular comorbidities.

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“…Not just the physical illness but also the mental issues are emerging - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Received on 14-03-2021 Accepted on 24-06-2021 due to unhealthy dietary patterns. These mental issues include unhealthy sleep, anxiety and different mood swings which directly or indirectly affecting physical well-being of children 7 . A study conducted in the Kaski district of Nepal highlighted the issue that prevalence of obesity was increasing with various risky mental issues such as sleep disorder, watching television for long time, verbal abuse, insufficient physical activities, low healthy content in diet etc.…”

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Comparative Effects of Suture and Non-Suture Surgical Techniques on Platysma after Thyroid SurgeryFast Food Intake Affecting Physical and Mental Well-Being of Medical Students in Lahore

Noor¹,

Kayani²,

Shahid³

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Background: Fast food consumption is being significantly affecting physical and mental health of children and adolescent. Unhealthy diet is designated as the major cause of various medical illness. Among these most common is obesity. This also leads to anxiety, sleep disorder, verbal abuse and hence responsible for mental issues as well. Aim: To observe factors affected by fast food consumption among youngsters. Methodology: A cross-sectional study design was used to conduct a study for factor analysis of physical and mental health issues related to fast food consumption at a private medical college in Lahore, Pakistan. The data was collected using self-designed questionnaire to collect information about the physical health, mental health, routine exercise, workout and fast -food consumption attitude. Results: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to access the total explained variation through varimax rotation. Kaiser-Meyer Olkin (KMO) and Bartlett test of sphericity was seen to have a p-value 0.000 which is significant. Significant results of KMO and Bartlett test allows for EFA. It has been seen that thirteen factors contributed to explain more than 70% of the variation Conclusion: Most commonly affected factors were physical and mental well-being that explained maximum variation. These factors comprised minor mental issues like emotional health, anger, mood swings and anxiety and physical health such as worse effect on health, less physical activity/ inactivity and irregular exercise. Major Keywords: Fast food, Mental Health, Obesity, Physical Health, Risk.

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Prevalence and Knowledge on Obesity Among School Going Adolescents of Kaski, Nepal

Cited by 6 publications

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Determinants of Junk Food Consumption Among Adolescents in Pokhara Valley, Nepal

Determinants of Junk Food Consumption Among Adolescents in Pokhara Valley, Nepal

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among school children of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu

Comparative Effects of Suture and Non-Suture Surgical Techniques on Platysma after Thyroid SurgeryFast Food Intake Affecting Physical and Mental Well-Being of Medical Students in Lahore

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