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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023
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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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editorapjn@mcmed.us
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Title
PREVALENCE OF OBESITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS STUDYING IN RURAL SCHOOLS
Author
r. A. Femila Darling Dr. S.S. Sharmila Jansi Rani
Email
femiladarling@gmail.com
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Prevalence, Obesity, Adolescents, Rural Schools
Abstract
Adolescent obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. It is one of the most significant contributors to ill health. Obesity, not only is a disease by itself, but it also predisposes to many other diseases as hypertension, CAD, and cerebrovascular accidents. The obese experience 20% greater mortality than the non-obese individuals. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and its associated factors among adolescents. A quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was adapted for this study. A sample of 100 adolescents in the age group of 12-17 years were selected by multistage stratified random sampling technique. This study was conducted in selected Government and Aided Higher Secondary Schools in rural area at Kanyakumari district. Obesity Screening Tool and Demographic proforma was used for data collection. The data analysis was planned according to the formulated objectives of the study using descriptive statistics. Results depicted that the overall prevalence of adolescent obesity was 2.4%. The prevalence of adolescent obesity is higher in girls (2.5%) than boys (2.3%) in rural schools. The associated factors of adolescent obesity observed in rural schools were age, gender, education, religion, type of family, monthly income of the family, dietary pattern, birth order, number of siblings, school management, attainment of puberty, unhealthy habits, BMI, medical illness and family history of obesity
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