Self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood obesity has become an important public health problem in Thailand. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self discipline and obesity in Bangkok school children.

Methods

A case control study was conducted. 140 cases (obese children) and 140 controls (normal weight children) were randomly chosen from grades 4-6 students in 4 Bangkok public schools. Questionnaire responses regarding general characteristics and child self-discipline were obtained from children and their parents.

Results

Self discipline in eating habits, money management and time management were reported at significantly lower levels among the obese group (p < 0.05). After controlling all other variables, it was revealed that the ranking of factors associated with obes

SUBMITTER: Sirikulchayanonta C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3063828 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature