Behavioral and Psychosocial Factors in Childhood Obesity

Psychosocial Factors and Obesity in Adolescence: A Case-Control Study

Children ◽

10.3390/children8040308 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 308

Author(s):

Elisabeth K. Andrie ◽

Marina Melissourgou ◽

Alexandros Gryparis ◽

Elpis Vlachopapadopoulou ◽

Stephanos Michalacos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Childhood Obesity ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Peer Relations ◽

Family Environment ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Case Control ◽

Excess Body Weight ◽

Control Study

Introduction: The continuously increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Greece is among the countries with the highest childhood obesity prevalence rates. The present study aims to identify psychosocial factors associated with excess body weight of adolescents. Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Athens, Greece, and included 414 adolescents aged 11–18 years. Anthropometric measurements were recorded, and an anonymous self-completed questionnaire captured the psychosocial background, family environment, peer relations, and school environment. Results: Of the total sample of adolescents, 54.6% had normal body weight and 45.4% were overweight or obese. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the factors related to the presence of overweight/obesity were adolescents’ age (OR = 0.416, p < 0.001), area of residence, presence of anxiety (OR = 4.661, p = 0.001), presence of melancholia (OR = 2.723, p = 0.016), participation in sports (OR = 0.088, p <0.001), smoking (OR = 0.185, p = 0.005), and mother’s occupation (OR = 0.065, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Psychological problems, maternal occupation, the absence of physical activity, and poor school performance were associated with adolescent overweight/obesity. It is important that screening for the presence of psychosocial issues is included in childhood obesity policies and treatment.

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Onset and disappearance of gastrointestinal symptoms in diabetes: Influence of psychosocial factors, disease duration and glycemic control

Gastroenterology ◽

10.1016/s0016-5085(01)81151-3 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 120 (5) ◽

pp. A232-A232

Author(s):

N TALLEY ◽

M JONES ◽

M HOROWITZ

Keyword(s):

Glycemic Control ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Disease Duration ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

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AHA Scientific Statement Targets Childhood Obesity

Pediatric News ◽

10.1016/s0031-398x(05)70273-3 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 39 (6) ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

MIRIAM E. TUCKER

Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Scientific Statement

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Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Treatment (CRC Series in Modern Nutrition)

Journal of the American College of Nutrition ◽

10.1080/07315724.2002.10719206 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 128-128

Author(s):

Gregg W. Van Citters

Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Obesity Prevention ◽

Childhood Obesity Prevention ◽

Prevention And Treatment

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Relationship of Sense of Coherence to Other Psychosocial Indices

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759.20.4.227 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 227-236 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Sara Holmberg ◽

Anders Thelin ◽

Eva-Lena Stiernström

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Living Conditions ◽

Strong Negative Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Work Related ◽

Job Demand ◽

The Mean

Summary: The concept of “sense of coherence” (SOC) has been widely recognized since it was first introduced by Antonovsky. The originality and usefulness of the SOC scale and its relation to other psychosocial measures has been the subject of lively debate. The aim of this paper was to test for associations between SOC and work-related psychosocial factors (mainly the Job Demand-Control model), general living conditions, education, and social network factors. Cross-sectional data from a population-based sample of 1782 rural males from nine counties in Sweden were analyzed with a multiple regression technique. The subjects were occupationally active at inclusion and the mean age was 50 years (range 40-60). SOC was assessed with the original 29-item questionnaire. Psychosocial variables and lifestyle factors were assessed using questionnaires and structured interviews. The mean SOC among the subjects was 152.3 (standard deviation, 19.4). A strong negative correlation was found between SOC and job demand, whereas a positive correlation with job control was demonstrated. A positive correlation with general living conditions and with social support was also found. However, there was no correlation to education and occupation. Thus, SOC was shown to be strongly correlated to work-related psychosocial factors and social support, but independent of sociodemographic factors.

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