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Factors associated with overweight and obesity in preschool children

Amira Kurspahić-Mujčić1, Amra Mujčić2

  • 1Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Medicinski Glasnik : Official Publication of the Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
|June 3, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Male gender, maternal overweight, and reduced physical activity are key factors linked to childhood obesity. Limiting screen time and unhealthy snacking are crucial for preschooler health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Childhood overweight and obesity are significant global health concerns.
  • Identifying risk factors in preschool children is vital for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sociodemographic, physical activity, and sedentary behavior factors associated with overweight/obesity in preschool children.
  • To provide data for targeted public health interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 300 preschool children in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Data collected via questionnaires on child/maternal characteristics, physical activity, and screen time.
  • Logistic regression analysis to determine risk factors for overweight/obesity.

Main Results:

  • Male gender (OR 1.6) and maternal overweight (OR 3.34) were significantly associated with child overweight/obesity.
  • Low physical activity (<60 min/day) and high screen time (>180 min/day) were risk factors.
  • Unhealthy snacking habits, particularly during screen time, were strongly linked to obesity.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal weight status and child's gender are important predictors of childhood obesity.
  • Public health initiatives should focus on educating mothers about obesity risks and promoting healthy lifestyles.
  • Interventions should address physical activity levels, screen time, and dietary habits in early childhood.

Keywords:
exercisemotherspaediatric obesityscreen time

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