Association between body mass index and the BEPSI K score of the adolescent in an urban area
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine
; : 698-708, 2001.
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em Coreano
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-93284
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The pathological significance of adolescent obesity is increasing, as research results indicate that about 80 percent of obese teenager becomes obese as adults. However, most studies on obesity have been mainly centered on the biomolecular aspect of obesity, thereby offering little solution to the clinical application and the promotion of overall health for people. This study investigates into the psychological factors of adolescent obesity, mainly that relating to stress.METHODS:
After having chosen 14 third year classes from two middle schools, one from the Kang nam and the other from the Kang puk region of Seoul, I have distributed questionnaires to the total of 501 students. For calculating the degree of stress among the students, I have employed the BEPSI (Brief Encounter Psychosocial Instrument) K, transforming each 5 positive questions into 1 point, which were summed up and divided by 5 (the BEPSI K score).RESULTS:
Controlling the confounding factor, the regression coefficient regarding the Body Mass Index of the BEPSI K score was 0.661, t as 3.122, and R Square as 0.05, indicating the statistical relevance of the two factors. A multiple linear regression analysis of theses data yielded the following equation Body Mass Index=15.6+0.661 x BEPSI K score(R2=0.05) Although the R Squre, as 0.05, was relatively low, this statistical result proves that the rise in stress contributes to the increase of Body Mass Index, thereby indicating that stress functions as an important factor for adolescent obesity.CONCLUSION:
For remedying and preventing adolescent obesity, one must make use of the BEPSI K examination and calculate the degree of stress among the adolescent. This study further implies that the best solution to the problems of obesity among adolescent is for the family members, the educational institutions, and the society as a whole to understand and to help the adolescent overcome frequent mental stress resulting from their daily living.
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Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Psicologia
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Índice de Massa Corporal
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Modelos Lineares
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Obesidade Infantil
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Seul
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Obesidade
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Artigo