Self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity has become an important public health problem in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>...
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| author | Srisorrachatr Suwat Temcharoen Paradee Ratanopas Wasoontara Sirikulchayanonta Chutima |
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity has become an important public health problem in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A case control study was conducted. 140 cases (obese children) and 140 controls (normal weight children) were randomly chosen from grades 4-6 students in 4 Bangkok public schools. Questionnaire responses regarding general characteristics and child self-discipline were obtained from children and their parents.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Self discipline in eating habits, money management and time management were reported at significantly lower levels among the obese group (p < 0.05). After controlling all other variables, it was revealed that the ranking of factors associated with obesity by adjusted odds ratio (OR) were low self-discipline in managing expenses (3.1), poor home environment (3.0,), moderate self-discipline in time management (2.9), television viewing time ≥2 hours/day (2.6), an obese father (2.2), and an obese mother (1.9).</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>It was recommended that parents and teachers participate in child self-discipline guidance, particularly with regard to eating habits, money management and time management in a supportive environment that both facilitates prevention of obesity and simultaneously develops a child's personal control.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ea3e296b60d54250a1e2198bd03a030e2022-12-22T03:25:31ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582011-03-0111115810.1186/1471-2458-11-158Self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school childrenSrisorrachatr SuwatTemcharoen ParadeeRatanopas WasoontaraSirikulchayanonta Chutima<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity has become an important public health problem in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A case control study was conducted. 140 cases (obese children) and 140 controls (normal weight children) were randomly chosen from grades 4-6 students in 4 Bangkok public schools. Questionnaire responses regarding general characteristics and child self-discipline were obtained from children and their parents.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Self discipline in eating habits, money management and time management were reported at significantly lower levels among the obese group (p < 0.05). After controlling all other variables, it was revealed that the ranking of factors associated with obesity by adjusted odds ratio (OR) were low self-discipline in managing expenses (3.1), poor home environment (3.0,), moderate self-discipline in time management (2.9), television viewing time ≥2 hours/day (2.6), an obese father (2.2), and an obese mother (1.9).</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>It was recommended that parents and teachers participate in child self-discipline guidance, particularly with regard to eating habits, money management and time management in a supportive environment that both facilitates prevention of obesity and simultaneously develops a child's personal control.</p>http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/158 |
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