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Perception of Childhood Obesity in Mothers of Preschool Children

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to identify the perception of childhood obesity in mothers of preschool children using Q methodology. METHODS: A total of 38 Q statements about childhood obesity were obtained from 41 participants. The QUANL PC program was used to analyze the results. RESULTS: There were three types of perception toward obesity in mothers of preschool children: the "authoritative discipline type," the "generous home meal focused type," and the "home meal based on household financial situation type." CONCLUSION: The perception of mothers toward childhood obesity can affect the extent of maternal interaction with children or meal preparation for the family. Based on these results, it is necessary to plan specific programs according to the types of maternal perception toward childhood obesity.

Source: Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

DOI: 10.1016/j.phrp.2015.01.007

Authors: Hae Ok Kim, Gyo Nam Kim, Euna Park

Institutions: Kyungnam University, Pukyong National University

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1998104610

FWCI: 1.601

Cites: 27

Cited by: 11

Related to: 10