THỰC TRẠNG THỪA CÂN BÉO PHÌ VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở HỌC SINH TRƯỜNG TIỂU HỌC TUYÊN QUANG, THÀNH PHỐ PHAN THIẾT, TỈNH BÌNH THUẬN

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and related factors in primary school students at Tuyen Quang Elementary School, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province in 2023. Method: A cross-sectional study design was used with a total of 545 students at Tuyen Quang Elementary School. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in primary school students was 48.3%. 10-year-old students had a 3.138 times higher risk of overweight and obesity compared to 7-year-old students (OR=3.318, 95% CI: 1.744-5.645, p<0.001). 11-year-old students had a 2.155 times higher risk of overweight and obesity compared to 7-year-old students (OR=2.155, 95% CI: 1.185-3.918, p=0.012). Students who ate four snacks per day had a 6.642 times higher risk of overweight and obesity compared to those who ate one meal (OR=6.642, 95% CI: 2.448-18.019, p<0.001). Students with normal eating habits had a 1.9 times higher risk of overweight and obesity compared to slow eaters (OR=1.9, 95% CI: 1.015-3.556, p=0.045). Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in primary school students at Tuyen Quang Elementary School, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province in 2023 is high. Therefore, the school should establish a system to regularly monitor and assess the students' physical condition. This will help identify cases of overweight and obesity early and implement timely interventions.