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KMID : 1138720220480010073
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Korean Public Health Research
2022 Volume.48 No. 1 p.73 ~ p.86
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Factors influencing obesity and overweight in adolescents: Comparison before and after COVID-19
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Kim Hye-Ji
Woo Hye-Kyung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of study is to understand the current status of obesity and overweight in adolescents before and after COVID-19 and find out the factors that factors associated with obesity.
Methods: The subjects of study were 109,282 adolescents from middle school to high school students. Data were used from the 16th and 17th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2020, Ministry of Education. Data were used from the 16th(2019) and 17th(2020) Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the impact of associated with obesity and overweight.
Results: Factors associated with adolescents’ obesity and overweight are low economic levels and low academic levels, not eating fast food, and recognizing that they were not healthy. Factors that increased the risk of obesity after COVID-19 are as follows. Male adolescents are at risk of obesity when they perceive themselves to be unhealthy(OR=1.69, 95% CI 1.58-1.81; 2019 male /OR=1.71, 95% CI 1.60-1.83; 2020 male). Female adolescents are at risk of obesity when they low economic levels(OR=1.44, 95% CI 1.27-1.63; 2019 female /OR=1.55, 95% CI 1.38-1.75; 2020 female).
Conclusion: In order to improve the health of adolescents, groups vulnerable to obesity and overweight should be prioritized. It is necessary to provide education programs that encourage proper eating habits and physical activities in preparation for WITH COVID-19.
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KEYWORD
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adolescents obesity, COVID-19, health promotion
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