Pre-diabetes among overweight and obese school-aged children: A cross-sectional study
Kadek Ayu-Erika, Arnis Puspitha, Ilkafah, Syahrul Syahrul
Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia.
Department of Community and Family Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia.
Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia.
Abstract
Abstract Objective: This study aims to determine the description of pre-diabetes events in children based on socio-demographic, anthropometric, and lifestyle characteristics. Method: This cross-sectional study involved 110 school-aged children and their parents. Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) was used to examine childrens physical activity, HbA1c measured to evaluate diabetes status, and feeding behavior questionnaire is given to students and through interviews. Results: Prevalence of overweight and obese children who have an HbA1c level between 5.2% to 5.6% was 62.7%. Obese and overweight children are less support from family 72.2%, exercise once a week 82.7% with duration less than 60 minutes 68.2%, the habit of snacking 64.5%, and consumption of fast food ≥ two times a week 62.7 %. Conclusion: Socio-demographic, cultural family, and lifestyle play a role in increasing the risk of incident pre-diabetes in overweight and obese children of school age
Keywords: Pre-diabetes; Lifestyle; HbA1c level; Children; Overweight; Obesity
Topic: Nutrition and Quality of life