Research in Community and Public Health Nursing (지역사회간호학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 1
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- Pages.115-123
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- 2002
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- 1225-9594(pISSN)
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- 2288-4203(eISSN)
A Study on Obesity Index, Body Shape Satisfaction and Body Shape Esteem according to Weight Perception in Elementary Students
초등학생의 체형지각에 따른 비만도와 체형만족도 및 체형존중감에 관한 연구
- Paek, Kyung-Shin (Department of Nursing, Semyung University)
- 백경신 (세명대학교 간호학과)
- Published : 2002.03.01
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the obesity index, body shape satisfaction and body shape esteem according to weight perception in elementary school students. Method: The data were collected by using a questionnaire and physical examination records. The subjects were comprised of 669 children, all 12-years old, obtained from five (5) different elementary schools located in Jechoen. Data were analyzed with frequency, percentages, Chi-square test, ANOVA using the SPSS program. Results: 12.5% of male students, 11.1% of female students perceived themselves obese. There were significant differences in obesity index according to weight perception in male students (
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