Abstract
Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of obesity in Taiwanese adolescents and important related variables.
Methods: This analysis was based on the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT) data during 2010 and 2011. The original study was a cross-sectional and national representative survey. A total of 1842 subjects (920 males and 922 females) aged 11-20 years participated. Research tools consisted of questionnaires and anthropometry parameters, and Taiwanese criteria were used to classify adolescents' weights. The acquired data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The prevalence of obesity in Taiwanese adolescents was 16.7%. Logistic regression analysis showed that, obesity in adolescents was significantly associated with male gender, parental obesity, mother's overweight, eating habits, and perceived dietary benefits.
Conclusion: Obesity among adolescents in Taiwan is a health concern that requires attention. The prevalence may be reduced by adjusting lifestyles. Prevention strategies should focus on adolescents, particularly adolescents of obese parents. Furthermore, employing integrative, education-based methods can reduce the health risks caused by obesity.
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Keywords:
Prevalence, Obesity, Adolescent
Recommended Citation
Chen, Chen-Mei, "Prevalence of obesity in a national representative sample of Taiwan adolescents" (2014). INRC (Congress). 10.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2014/presentations_2014/10
Conference Name
25th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Hong Kong
Conference Year
2014
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Prevalence of obesity in a national representative sample of Taiwan adolescents
Hong Kong
Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of obesity in Taiwanese adolescents and important related variables.
Methods: This analysis was based on the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT) data during 2010 and 2011. The original study was a cross-sectional and national representative survey. A total of 1842 subjects (920 males and 922 females) aged 11-20 years participated. Research tools consisted of questionnaires and anthropometry parameters, and Taiwanese criteria were used to classify adolescents' weights. The acquired data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The prevalence of obesity in Taiwanese adolescents was 16.7%. Logistic regression analysis showed that, obesity in adolescents was significantly associated with male gender, parental obesity, mother's overweight, eating habits, and perceived dietary benefits.
Conclusion: Obesity among adolescents in Taiwan is a health concern that requires attention. The prevalence may be reduced by adjusting lifestyles. Prevention strategies should focus on adolescents, particularly adolescents of obese parents. Furthermore, employing integrative, education-based methods can reduce the health risks caused by obesity.