Adolescent Obesity Prevention in Saudi Arabia: Co-identifying Actionable Priorities for Interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood obesity is a serious issue in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but there is no known community intervention. The aim of the study was to use a participatory approach to obtain the perspectives of students, school staff and Ministry of Education (MoE) representatives and parents on important and feasible intervention opportunities for school-based obesity prevention for adolescent girls.

Method

The study was conducted in two intermediate schools for girls (13-15 years old) in Jeddah that were purposefully identified with the support of the MoE. Group concept mapping, a mixed method approach, was conducted with 19 adults which included staff from the MoE and schools, school canteen suppliers and mothers. Adults generated statements in response to two prompts (

SUBMITTER: Almughamisi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9128526 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature