A Study on Obesity and Behavior Problems in Elementary Children Living in Poverty.
- Author:
Kyung Mi CHO
1
;
Eun Joo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kyungin Women's College, Incheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Obesity;
Behavioral problems;
Poverty
- MeSH:
Child;
Humans;
Mass Screening;
Obesity;
Poverty;
Research Design;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2013;19(2):140-148
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship of being from low-income families on children's behavior problems and obesity. METHODS: The research design was a descriptive survey study, and the participants were 197 children from low-income families who took part in activities at a local children's center. They were selected through convenience sampling. The participants completed a questionnaire, BASC-2 (Behavior Assessment System for Children). RESULTS: The results are as follows: 22.3% had obesity, a rate higher than that of children in general. Further, 37.3% had attention deficit problems, 33.8% had problems adapting to school and 49% had other adaption problem. There was a gender-specific difference with respect to all of the behavior problems. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate a lack of an identified child policy for behavior problems and health, and suggest a need for various programs and policies which could lead to development of behavior screening programs for children from low-income families.
