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http://dx.doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2013.19.2.140

A Study on Obesity and Behavior Problems in Elementary Children Living in Poverty  

Cho, Kyung-Mi (Department of Nursing, Kyungin Women's College)
Kim, Eun-Joo (Department of Nursing, Sangji University)
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Child Health Nursing Research / v.19, no.2, 2013 , pp. 140-148 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Obesity; Behavioral problems; Poverty;
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