Knowledge, attitude and practice of Lebanese parents towards childhood overweight/obesity: the role of parent-physician communication.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood overweight and obesity is one of the most challenging public health problems facing both developed and developing countries. Several studies carried worldwide assessed predisposing risk factors for childhood obesity, however, few addressed the Middle East region and particularly Lebanon. We aimed in our study to assess factors associated with knowledge, attitude and practice of Lebanese parents regarding childhood overweight, particularly the parent-physician communication.

Methods

This cross-sectional study conducted between September and December 2019. The questionnaire used was the standardized questionnaire of "Parent Questionnaire Curriculum" from the "We Can program" (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition).

Results

A higher paren

SUBMITTER: Zoghby HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9009025 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature