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Are child and parent health behaviors associated with childhood obesity? A descriptive and methodological study

Gizem Öztürk1, Merve Kolcu2

  • 1Fenerbahçe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Istanbul, Turkey.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|July 26, 2023
PubMed

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Parental and child health behaviors are linked to childhood obesity. The Family Health Behavior Scale (FHBS) was validated for Turkish parents, showing its reliability in assessing family health for obesity prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Health Behavior Research

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern requiring a comprehensive understanding of contributing factors.
  • Family health behaviors play a crucial role in the development and management of childhood obesity.
  • Validated measurement tools are essential for accurately assessing family health behaviors in diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between children's and parents' health behaviors and the prevalence of childhood obesity.
  • To adapt and validate the Turkish version of the Family Health Behavior Scale (FHBS) for use in the Turkish population.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive and methodological study design was employed.
  • The study included 358 parents of children aged 5-12 years from Istanbul state schools.
  • Data were collected using the Parent and Child Descriptive Information Form, Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) Screening Tool, and the FHBS, analyzed with SPSS software.

Main Results:

  • Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original structure of the FHBS, indicating its structural validity.
  • The Cronbach's Alpha coefficient for the FHBS was calculated as 0.80, demonstrating good internal consistency and reliability.
  • A significant positive correlation (r:0.511, p < 0.001) was observed between parents' total scores on the FNPA and FHBS.

Conclusions:

  • A holistic approach evaluating both child and parent health behaviors is recommended for effective childhood obesity prevention and management.
  • Family-centered interventions, implemented by school health nurses and multidisciplinary teams, are crucial for improving health behaviors.
  • The adapted FHBS is confirmed as a valid and reliable instrument for assessing family health behaviors in the Turkish population.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildChildhood obesityHealth behaviorParent

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