Perceptions of height and weight screening and associations with body image: a cross-sectional study in early primary school children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite parental concern, few studies have investigated children's experiences with school-based screening of growth deviations. This study aimed to explore perceptions of height and weight screening and associations with body size dissatisfaction (BSD) among third-grade children aged 8-9 years in central Norway.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study between November 2021 and April 2022, perceptions of height and weight screening and BSD were assessed individually among 209 children (49% girls) through researcher-assisted interviews.

Results

Most children indicated satisfaction with the screening by selecting a happy emoji, whereas only 1% indicated dissatisfaction, by selecting an unhappy emoji. However, 23%-30% selected a neutral emoji, indicating either neu

SUBMITTER: Drilen TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11163671 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature