Publication: Self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children
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2011-03-10
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2011
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BMC Public Health. Vol.11, 2011, 1-8
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Chutima Sirikulchayanonta, Wasoontara Ratanopas, Paradee Temcharoen, Suwat Srisorrachatr, ชุติมา ศิริกุลชยานนท์, ภารดี เต็มเจริญ, สุวัฒน์ ศรีสรฉัตร์ Self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children. BMC Public Health. Vol.11, 2011, 1-8. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-11-158 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2181
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Self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children
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Abstract
Background: Childhood obesity has become an important public health problem in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children. Methods: A case control study was conducted. 140 cases (obese children) and 140 controls (normal weight
children) were randomly chosen from grades 4-6 students in 4 Bangkok public schools. Questionnaire responses
regarding general characteristics and child self-discipline were obtained from children and their parents. Results: Self discipline in eating habits, money management and time management were reported at significantly
lower levels among the obese group (p < 0.05). After controlling all other variables, it was revealed that the
ranking of factors associated with obesity by adjusted odds ratio (OR) were low self-discipline in managing
expenses (3.1), poor home environment (3.0,), moderate self-discipline in time management (2.9), television viewing
time ≥2 hours/day (2.6), an obese father (2.2), and an obese mother (1.9).
Conclusions: It was recommended that parents and teachers participate in child self-discipline guidance,particularly with regard to eating habits, money management and time management in a supportive environment that both facilitates prevention of obesity and simultaneously develops a child’s personal control.
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This study was supported by a grant from the Thai Health Promotion
Foundation No.47-00-0674 and was partially supported for publication by
the China Medical Board of New York (CMB), and the Faculty of Public
Health, Mahidol University. The authors would like to thank all school
children and parents for their cooperation in the study. We would also like
to thank W. Aekplakorn for invaluable suggestions and T.W. Flegel for assistance with editing the manuscript.