Evaluating of psychiatric behavior in obese children and adolescents
Iranian Journal of Child Neurology,
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2018),
1 January 2018
,
Page 26-36
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijcn.v12i1.14982
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
Obesity is a medical condition that it may have a harmful effect on health, leading to increased illness and reduced life expectancy. This study is aimed to evaluate the relationship of psychiatry disorders in overweight and obese children and adolescents.
Methods
In this was case-control study, one hundred and sixty child and Adolescent were recruited. The sampling method of this study was non-probability and biased. Study instruments were SDQ, CDI, STAI, Peds QL. All questionnaires were self-administrating that was completed by subjects or their parents. Differences between groups were examined using t-test and chi-square tests as appropriate.
Results
The results our study showed no significant different in scores of anxiety between two groups. But showed significant different in scores of depression, quality of life, and strength and difficult between two groups. Also there was no significant difference in gender effect on anxiety and Depression. However, in Quality of life test showed that emotional symptoms were more in girl than boys. In contrast, the conduct problems were more in boys than girls. Anxiety and Depression was more in adolescents than children
Concussion
Our study showed obesity has a negative effect on the anxiety, depression, and self-esteem of children and adolescents. It can be suggested that obesity might be a more important risk factor for depression, anxiety, and other psychiatry disorders. This study also emphasizes the importance of prevention of obesity.
- life expectancy
- psychiatric illnesses
- children overweight
- obesity
How to Cite
References
Caballero B. The global epidemic of obesity: An overview. Epidemiol Rev. 2007;29:1–5.
Micic D. Obesity in children and adolescent--a new epidemic? Consequences in adult life. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2001;14(Suppl 5):1345–52. discussion 1365.
Wang Y, Lobstein T. Worldwide trends in childhood overweight and obesity. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2006;1:11–25.
Haslam DW, James WP. Obesity. Lancet. 2005;366:1197–209.
Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Kit BK, et al. Prevalence of obesity and trends in body mass index among US children and adolescents, 1999–2010. JAMA 2012; 307, 483–490.
Rosner B, Prineas R, Loggie J, Daniels SR. Percentiles for body mass index in US children 5 to 17 years of age. The Journal of pediatrics. 1998 Feb 28;132(2):211-22.
Gidding SS, Bao W, Srinivasan SR, Berenson GS. Effects of secular trends in obesity on coronary risk factors in children: the Bogalusa Heart Study. J Pediatr. 1995;127:868–874.
Tremblay MS, Willms JD. Secular trends in the body mass index of Canadian children. Can Med Assoc J. 2000;163:1429–1433.
Eisenmann JC, Katzmarzyk PT, Arnall DA, Kanuha V, Interpreter C, Malina RM. Growth and overweight of Navajo youth: secular changes from 1955 to 1997. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2000;24:211–218.
Must S, Strauss RS. Risks and consequences of childhood and adolescent obesity. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 1999;23:S2–11.
Deckelbaum RJ, Williams CL. Childhood obesity: the health issue. Obes J. 2001;9:239S–243S
Dietz WH. Childhood weight affects adult mortality. J Nutr. 1998;128: 411S–414S
Barness LA, Opitz JM, Gilbert-Barness E. Obesity: genetic, molecular, and environmental aspects". Am. J. Med. Genet. December 2007. A 143A. (24): 3016–34.
Davison L, Birch L, Predictors of fat stereotypes among 9-year-old girls and their parents, Obesity Research. 2004. vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 86–94.
Mather A, Cox B, Enns B, Sareen J. Associations of obesity with psychiatric disorders and suicidal behaviors in a nationally representative sample. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.2009. 66:277–285.
Kliegman E, Nelson essentials of pediatrics. 5thed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders. 2006. p.200-210.
Goodman R. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: A Research Note. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 1997. 38. 581-586.
Spielberger C D, Gorsuch, R L, Lushene, R, Vagg P R, Jacobs, G. A. Manual for the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press. 1983.
Matthey S, Petrovski P. The Children’s Depression Inventory: Error in cutoff scores for screening purposes. Psychological Assessment. 2002. 14.146–149.
Varni JW, Burwinkle TM, Seid M: The PedsQL™ as a pediatric patient-reported outcome: Reliability and validity of the PedsQL™ Measurement Model in 25,000 children . Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research. 2005, 5:705-719.
Hills AP, King NA, Armstrong TP. The contribution of physical activity and sedentary behaviours to the growth and development of children and adolescents: implications for overweight and obesity. Sports Med. 2007; 37(6):533-45. PMID: 17503878 (PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE).
Gayla M, Vickerman Katrina A. Post-traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents Exposed to Family Violence: I. Overview and Issues. Prof Psychol Res Pr. 2007 December 1; 38(6): 613–619. PMCID: PMC2811337.
Vila G, Zipper E, Dabbas M, et al. Mental disorders in obese children and adolescents. Psychosom Med 2004; 66: 387-394.
Taner Y, Törel-Ergür A, Bahçivan G, Gürdag M. Psychopathology and its effect on treatment compliance in pediatric obesity patients. Turk J Pediatr. 2009 Sep-Oct. 51(5):466-71.
Erermis S, Cetin N, Tamar M, et al. Is obesity a risk factor for psychopathology among adolescents? Pediatr Int. 2004. 46: 296-301.
Strauss RS. Childhood obesity and self-esteem. Pediatrics. 2000 Jan; 105(1):e15.
Gillbert B Forbes. Child and adolescent obesity: Causes and consequences, prevention and management. J R Soc Med. 2003 June. 96(6). 312–313.
Csábi G, Tényi T, Molnár D. Depressive symptoms among obese children. Eat Weight Disord. 2000 Mar. 5(1). 43-5.
Roth B, Munsch S, Meyer A, Isler E, Schneider S. The association between mothers' psychopathology, childrens' competences and psychological well-being in obese children. Eat Weight Disord. 2008 Sep. 13(3). 129-36.
West F, Sanders MR. The Lifestyle Behaviour Checklist: a measure of weight-related problem behaviour in obese children.Int J Pediatr Obes. 2009. 4(4). 266-73.
Dubois L, Farmer A, Girard M, Peterson K, Tatone-Tokuda F. Problem eating behaviors related to social factors and body weight in preschool children: A longitudinal study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2007 Apr 4;4(1):1.
Mustillo S, Worthman C, Erkanli A. et al. Obesity and psychiatric disorder: developmental trajectories.Pediatrics. 2003 Apr. 111(4 Pt 1). 851-9.
Eisenberg ME, Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M. Associations of weight-based teasing and emotional well-being among adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003 Aug. 157(8). 733-8.
Lumeng JC, Gannon K, Cabral HJ, Frank DA, Zuckerman B. Association between clinically meaningful behavior problems and overweight in children. Pediatrics. 2003 Nov. 112(5). 1138-45.
- Abstract Viewed: 486 times