Abstract
The study has examined the influence of the family on childhood obesity among 6 - 10 years old children in Oman. Two strong family factors linked to childhood obesity were identified and included increased maternal BMI and mothers' high level of education.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Alpha
Lead Author Affiliation
Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Childhood, Family, Obesity
Recommended Citation
Alyazeedi, Basma; Berry, Diane C.; and Crandell, Jamie, "The influence of the family on childhood obesity in Oman" (2019). INRC (Congress). 339.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/339
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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The influence of the family on childhood obesity in Oman
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The study has examined the influence of the family on childhood obesity among 6 - 10 years old children in Oman. Two strong family factors linked to childhood obesity were identified and included increased maternal BMI and mothers' high level of education.