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Obesity and lifestyle behaviours among in-school children in Oman

Aisha Al-Saadi1, Laila Al Yahiaee2, Ehab Ahmed3

  • 1Directorate General of Health Services, Directorate of Planning and Studies, Al Buraimi, Oman.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
|September 30, 2023
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Childhood obesity is rising in Oman. This study found unhealthy eating, screen time, and family history are key obesity predictors in Omani school children, highlighting the need for targeted health programs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing global health concern.
  • Oman faces an increasing prevalence of overweight and obese children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among in-school children in Oman.
  • To identify sociodemographic factors and lifestyle risk behaviors associated with childhood obesity.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 714 in-school children (aged 6-17) in Al Buraimi Governorate, Oman.
  • Data collected via questionnaires and physical measurements (height, weight, waist circumference).
  • WHO BMI-for-age standards and waist-to-height ratio were used to define overweight, obesity, and central obesity.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of overweight was 12.3% and obesity was 16.3%.
  • Central obesity affected 21.4% of students.
  • Key predictors of obesity included unhealthy eating habits, sedentary screen time, inadequate sleep, and family history of obesity.

Conclusions:

  • Effective health promotion programs are crucial for Omani school children.
  • Regular monitoring of lifestyle behaviors is needed to combat childhood obesity.
  • Further research is required to develop targeted, school-based interventions to prevent obesity in Omani youth.
Abstract

Keywords:
Omanin-school childrenlifestyleoverweightpaediatric obesity

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