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Hilpert, Martin, Brockmeier, Konrad, Dordel, Sigrid, Koch, Benjamin, Weiss, Verena, Ferrari, Nina, Tokarski, Walter and Graf, Christine (2017). Sociocultural Influence on Obesity and Lifestyle in Children: A Study of Daily Activities, Leisure Time Behavior, Motor Skills, and Weight Status. Obes. Facts, 10 (3). S. 168 - 179. BASEL: KARGER. ISSN 1662-4033

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Abstract

Background: Juvenile overweight is increasing, and effective preventive measures are needed. After years of arbitrarily assigning these measures disregarding socioeconomic and/or cultural differences, it has become necessary to tailor interventions more specific to these target groups. Providing data for such an intervention is the objective of this study. Methods: Influencing variables on children's weight status, motor skills and lifestyle have been analyzed among 997 first graders (53.2% male) involved in the Children's Health InterventionaL Trial (CHILT). Results: Median age was 6.9 years; 7.3% were obese, 8.8% were overweight. Children with low socioeconomic status (SES) were more likely to be obese (p = 0.029). Low SES (p. 0.001), migration background (p = 0.001) and low sports activity levels (p = 0.007) contributed most to an increased consumption of television. Migration background (p = 0.003) and male gender (p < 0.001) were the strongest factors in predicting a greater consumption of computer/video games. Children with higher SES (p = 0.02), lower BMI (p = 0.035), and males (p = 0.001) performed better in motor tests. Conclusion: Children with a low SES and migration background were more likely to exhibit unfavorable health behavior patterns, higher BMI scores, and poorer motor skills. Interventions should integrate motivational and targeting strategies and consider cultural and educational differences to address these vulnerable groups. (C) 2017 The Author(s) Published by S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Hilpert, Martin UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Brockmeier, Konrad UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Dordel, Sigrid UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Koch, Benjamin UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Weiss, Verena UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Ferrari, Nina UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Tokarski, Walter UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Graf, Christine UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-228384
DOI:	10.1159/000464105
Journal or Publication Title:	Obes. Facts
Volume:	10
Number:	3
Page Range:	S. 168 - 179
Date:	2017
Publisher:	KARGER
Place of Publication:	BASEL
ISSN:	1662-4033
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language GERMAN HEALTH INTERVIEW; BODY-MASS INDEX; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR; ADOLESCENTS; OVERWEIGHT; PREVALENCE; DETERMINANTS; PREVENTION; CHILDHOOD Multiple languages Endocrinology & Metabolism; Nutrition & Dietetics Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/22838