Association of nutrition behavior and food intake with overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

AIMS Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 803 - 818

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This study aimed to assess the association between nutrition behavior, food intake, being overweight, and obesity among school-aged children adolescents aged 9 17 years. Additionally, it sought examine how these factors influence overweight obese within this population.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of physical literacy in 8- to 12-year-old Pakistani school children: reliability and cross-validation of the Canadian assessment of physical literacy-2 (CAPL-2) in South Punjab, Pakistan

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: June 28, 2024

Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of physical inactivity, declining fitness, and rising childhood obesity highlight the importance literacy (PL), as a foundational component for fostering lifelong health active lifestyle. This recognition necessitates development effective tools PL assessment that are applicable across diverse cultural landscapes. Aim study aimed to translate Canadian Assessment Physical Literacy-2 (CAPL-2) into Urdu adapt it Pakistani context, assess among children aged 8–12 years in Pakistan. Method version CAPL-2 was administered 1,360 from 87 higher secondary schools three divisions South Punjab province, Statistical analysis includes test-retest reliability construct validity, employing confirmatory factor evaluate tool’s performance both overall within specific subdomains. Results demonstrated strong content with Content Validity Ratio 0.89. Confirmatory supported four-factor structure proposed by original developers, evidenced excellent model fit indices (GFI = 0.984, CFI 0.979, TLI 0.969, RMSEA 0.041). High internal consistency observed all domains (α 0.988 0.995), significant correlations most, excluding Knowledge Understanding domains. Notably, gender age significantly influenced performance, boys generally scoring than girls, few exceptions. Conclusion marks step cross-cultural adaptation tools, successfully validating context first time. findings affirm suitability assessing children, evidencing its validity population.

Language: Английский

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Associations of School-Level Factors and School Sport Facility Parameters with Overweight and Obesity among Children and Adolescents in Pakistan: An Empirical Cross-Sectional Study

Sports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(9), P. 235 - 235

Published: Aug. 28, 2024

Childhood overweight and obesity are increasingly prevalent in Pakistan, posing significant public health challenges. This study explores the associations of school-level factors school sports facility parameters with among children adolescents Pakistan. A cross-sectional across seven random districts Punjab province, was conducted using a representative multistage cluster sample. Underweight (BMI < 5th percentile), (85th ≤ BMI 95th obese (95th percentile BMI) were defined US Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2000 criteria. Statistical analyses including Chi-square test, Pearson correlation coefficient, linear regression performed to investigate predictive characteristics. Logistic analysis assessed simultaneous impact several covariates on dichotomous outcomes, 95% confidence intervals (CIs) computed significance level set at

Language: Английский

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PREVALENCE OF BODY MASS INDEX AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH INTERPERSONAL FAMILY-LEVEL FACTORS AMONG SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN PAKISTAN

Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

Background: Underweight, overweight and obesity are one of the biggest issues 21st century. Small medium income countries particularly affected by these risks. Therefore, it is surprising that last study on situation in Pakistan was conducted 10 years ago. An update BMI Pakistani students possible reasons therefore highly needed. Methods: A cross-sectional to investigate prevalence body mass index (BMI) among 4,201 students. The results were analyzed using chi-square tests logistic regression analysis explore association between various demographic family-level factors, elucidating weight status. Results: One five children exhibited underweight (23%), while diagnosed 5.5% 5.6% schoolchildren, respectively. Significant associations found status socio-demographic characteristics such as gender, school type, age, factors including number siblings parents' job nature. However, neither educational nor parental showed significant effects risks underweight, overweight, or obesity. Conclusions: surpasses many other countries, with only 65% achieving a normal Particularly concerning worsening regarding underweight. findings provide valuable insights for establishing targeted intervention programs aimed at improving nutrition increasing physical activity, especially vulnerable student groups.

Language: Английский

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Determinants of school-going adolescent girls’ health and nutritional status in district Malir, Karachi: a baseline cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Adolescence is a phase of life marked by rapid growth. Adequate nutrition essential during this developmental stage, leading to significant physical performance, improved cognitive ability, and productivity. Improving adolescent girls' crucial for breaking the intergenerational cycle malnutrition, but research in Pakistan has largely focused on children under five pregnant women, often neglecting vulnerable group. This study aimed determine contextual sociodemographic factors contributing toward undernutrition improve health nutritional status girls. A school based cross sectional was conducted as baseline survey mixed methods pilot cluster randomized controlled trial. n = 84 girls (10-14 years) from two public schools were selected simple random sampling. Data collected through structured questionnaire including socio demographic profile, anthropometric measurements, dietary patterns, preferences, safe water hygiene practices, access care facilities, understanding malnutrition-related symptoms. The data analyzed SPSS version 27.0. chi-square test used association between BMI categories; underweight normal weight, various socio-demographic variables. Among total girls, overall mean height 143.9 ± 8.1 cm weight 34.4 6.9 kg, while 16.4 2.2 kg/m2. 86.9% underweight, whereas 13.1% had BMI. z-scores both height-for-age BMI-for-age negative values, i.e., -1.62 0.89 -1.18 1.05, respectively. Findings demonstrated that high burden among school-going needs targeted approaches like education interventions enhance awareness about healthy behaviors, food ensuring safe, sufficient, diet. multipronged approach required involving individuals, families, sector, other relevant sectors. Larger scale studies are still better issue guide designing programs address specific particular age

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of piriformis syndrome and its associated risk factors among university students in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. e092383 - e092383

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Objective To determine the prevalence of piriformis syndrome (PS) among undergraduate university health sciences students aged 18 to 25 and assess significant predictors PS regardless its type severe in particular. Design A cross-sectional study. Setting The study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital public Pakistan from December 2023 May 2024. Participants total 190 subjects enrolled who met eligibility criteria, which included being an student (medical allied specialities), up years, willing participate were selected using multistage random sampling. Primary secondary outcome measures addition associated risk factors as primary measures. Secondary severity PS. Results Of total, 119 (62.6%) female, 114 (60.0%) between 22 years old, 125 (65.8%) had standard body mass index. (61.1%), whereas half suffered PS, remaining mild moderate We found that such casual sitting positions, duration International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) score (physical activity) with odds crude adjusted regression analyses. When stratified by writing IPAQ Conclusions Students have high increased likelihood buttock pain prolonged sitting, poor posture physical inactivity. Future research includes several related students’ social psychological backgrounds is required.

Language: Английский

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Optimizing athletic engagement and performance of obese students: an adaptive approach through basketball in physical education

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

Introduction Obesity in adolescents is associated with reduced physical activity and athletic engagement, highlighting the need for tailored education programs. This study evaluated effects of a 7-week adapted basketball program on performance engagement students obesity. Methods Sixty-two obesity (23 boys, 39 girls, aged 15-17) were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EG, n = 30; 11 19 girls) participating sessions or control (CG, 32; 12 20 attending standard lessons. Both groups completed 52-minute twice weekly. Pre- post-intervention assessments included questionnaire evaluating perceptions during final matches. Results The EG showed significant improvements interest, motivation ( p &lt; 0.05), perceived competence 0.001), exercise difficulty 0.001). Perceived fitness levels increased significantly only girls 0.013). In contrast, no changes observed CG before after intervention any parameters. During matches, outperformed CG, more successful shots (girls: 0.0004; boys: 0.012), fewer missed 0.033; 0.046), passes 0.032, η ² 0.042). Discussion These results demonstrate that programs can serve as effective interventions improving promoting inclusion among while also serving preventive measure against

Language: Английский

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Effects of a College-Based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Decrease Screen Time Among Pakistani Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Background The increasing prevalence of physical inactivity and excessive screen time among college students poses significant health risks, including obesity related diseases. This study evaluates the effectiveness a 12-week multilevel intervention designed to enhance activity reduce Pakistani aged 18–25. Objective aimed assess impact structured incorporating education improvements, extracurricular activities, family engagement on levels students. Methods Employing randomized controlled trial design, this research was conducted in eight public colleges Lahore, Punjab. Cluster sampling utilized form two groups: an group (n = 980) control 1,020). Pre- post-test surveys, along with anthropometric measurements, were employed evaluate changes activity, time, weight status, using BMI as measure overweight obesity. Results At baseline, both groups exhibited similar demographic characteristics levels. Post-intervention results showed increase group, 75% engaging more than twice week compared 30% pre-intervention (p < 0.001). Conversely, maintained high inactivity, 73% reporting less activity. Screen decreased significantly 0.001), alongside notable reductions waist circumference. Conclusion effectively increased reduced These findings underscore importance implementing structured, supportive interventions educational settings foster healthier lifestyles young adults. Further is warranted explore long-term sustainability scalability such across diverse populations.

Language: Английский

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Association of sleep duration with overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents in Pakistan—An empirical cross-sectional study

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Background: Overweight and obesity pose significant public health challenges for children adolescents worldwide, with escalating prevalence rates in Pakistan, leading to long-term consequences. Proximal environments, including parental, peer, school, community influences, are pivotal shaping children’s behaviors during developmental stages. This study investigates the association between sleeping overweight/obesity among Pakistani school-aged (9–17 years). Materials Methods: A population-based cross-sectional enrolled 4108 participants from 62 schools across randomly selected districts central Punjab province. were determined using WHO references. Statistical analyses included Chi-square tests, Pearson correlation coefficients, logistic regressions. Results: The analyzed associations of sleep duration body weight status adolescents. Significant differences observed patterns different school levels sexes. Boys more likely be short or long sleepers compared girls, weekday significantly associated lower overweight (9.0% vs 14.6%, P < 0.001) (3.8% 2.6%, 0.001). On weekends, was linked higher (9.6%, = 0.019) (6.2%, normal sleepers. Linear regression revealed that ( β 0.213, 0.001), weekend 0.142, problems 0.182, positively status, explaining 11.0% variance status. Logistic indicated had odds being (OR 2.69, obese 5.65, Long also showed 2.41, 1.73, Conclusions: Sleeping emerge as contributors weight-status issues Understanding these factors is imperative effective policy program development combat childhood obesity. Targeted intervention strategies tailored vulnerable groups essential efforts. Insights this provide valuable guidance addressing urgent concern.

Language: Английский

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Associations of 24‐h movement behaviour with overweight and obesity among school‐aged children and adolescents in Pakistan: An empirical cross‐sectional study

Pediatric Obesity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 23, 2025

Summary Background Overweight and obesity among children adolescents poses a significant public health challenge. In Pakistan, the prevalence of childhood overweight continues to rise, leading long‐term adverse effects on health. Various external influences shape children's behaviours outcomes, with parents, peers, schools, communities playing crucial roles, particularly during formative years. Objectives This cross‐sectional study aimed investigate associations between 24‐h movement behaviour overweight/obesity school‐aged adolescents, focusing intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, school levels from Social‐Ecological Perspective. Methods A population‐based was conducted 15 January March 2023, using representative multistage random cluster sampling method. The enrolled 4200 participants aged 9–17 years 3371 parents 62 schools in central Punjab, Pakistan. Participants' body mass index (BMI) classified based CDC US 2000 BMI percentiles. Socio‐ecological factors were analyzed chi‐square tests, binary logistic regression, stepwise regression examine their obesity. Results results this revealed that boys had 18.7% 9% obesity, while girls 20.5% 13.2% Gender exhibited association weight status. considerable proportion did not meet recommended guidelines for junk food consumption (31.5% boys, 33.3% girls), physical activity (70% 83.8% screen time (37.7% 41.1% sleep (55.7% 54% girls). Individuals engaging certain higher odds Specifically, consuming fast three or more days per week associated (odds ratio: 9.95, p < 0.01). Engaging less than 60 min day, twice less, 3.47, Spending hours day linked 2.50, Furthermore, being short sleeper 3.54, Conclusions Children failing none only one guideline faced increased risk compared those meeting all recommendations. Individual‐level such as eating habits, activity, sedentary behaviour, patterns, unhealthy lifestyle choices significantly influenced Urgent interventions are needed enhance education resources sports facilities create healthier environments reduce students, promoting lifelong habits improving well‐being.

Language: Английский

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