ABSTRACT
Background: Overweight and obesity among children is a major public health concern globally. Childhood obesity is likely to persist into adulthood. Little is known about the prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity among school-age children in Ghana. Knowing the determinants of overweight/obesity among basic school pupils is important for obesity intervention design. Objective: To determine overweight and obesity prevalence and its risk factors among basic school pupils in the Ga-East Municipality of Ghana.
Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 24 private and public basic schools in the Ga-East Municipality; 487 pupils aged 9 - 15 years and 340 parents. Data collection involved interviews with pupils, parents and head teachers, a school environmental scan and an audit of school feeding and physical activity facilities. Dietary data was collected using a one-time 24 – hour meal recall and a 7–day Food Frequency assessment. Body weight and height of pupils and their parents were measured. Physical activity level of pupils was determined using the physical activity questionnaire for children. Associations between home and school food environments and child BMI and overweight status were tested using linear and logistic regressions respectively.
Results: Total overweight prevalence among basic school pupils in the Ga-East Municipality was 17.7%; 8% were obese. Overweight prevalence among parents was 59.2%. Frequency of beverage consumption (p
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ALANGEA, DEDA . "Determinants Of Obesity Among Basic School Pupils In The Ga-East Municipality" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/determinants-of-obesity-among-basic-school-pupils-in-the-ga-east-municipality