Korean Journal of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회지)

The Korean Society of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회)
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A Qualitative Study on the Potential Utilization of a Mobile Phone for Obesity Management in Elementary-School Children : Parents' Perspective

모바일폰의 초등학생 비만관리를 위한 활용 가능성에 대한 질적연구 : 학부모 측면

  • Lee, Bo Young (Department of Foodservice Management and Nutrition, Graduate School, Sangmyung University) ;
  • Park, Mi-Young (Department of Food and Nutrition & Research Institute of Obesity Sciences, Sungshin Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Kirang (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Dankook University) ;
  • Shim, Jea Eun (Department of Food and Nutrition, Daejeon University) ;
  • Hwang, Ji-Yun (Department of Foodservice Management and Nutrition, Sangmyung University)
  • 이보영 (상명대학교 대학원 외식영양학과) ;
  • 박미영 (성신여자대학교 식품영양학과 비만과학연구소) ;
  • 김기랑 (단국대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 심재은 (대전대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 황지윤 (상명대학교 식품영양학과)
  • Received : 2019.03.19
  • Accepted : 2019.04.25
  • Published : 2019.04.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate the current difficulties surrounding children's obesity management and evaluate the application of a mobile phone as a tool to overcome such difficulties of obesity management from the perspective of main caregivers of elementary school students. Methods: The qualitative data were collected through 3 focus group interviews including 6 full-time housewives, 7 mothers with overweight children, and 4 working mothers. Data were analyzed using a thematic approach. Results: The limitations of current children's obesity management included difficulty in diet management and exercise as well as challenges of setting goals and lack of support at the household and school levels. Mobile technology may be useful to overcome the current problems by providing real-time knowledge on diet management and physical activity, online compensation scheme according to goal setting, and interactive environmental supports at both household and school levels for promoting overall health. Conclusions: The mobile-based multiple support program may assist in overcoming the current limitations of child obesity management by providing tailored information and by creating a more supportive environment.

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