Prevalence and implications of overweight and obesity in children`s health and learning behavior; the case of Kinondoni and Njombe district

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dc.contributor.authorKafyulilo, Ayoub Cherd
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-12T11:07:43Z
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-08T09:15:44Z
dc.date.available2019-12-12T11:07:43Z
dc.date.available2020-01-08T09:15:44Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionAvailable in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class Mark (THS EAF LB1513.K33)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which overweight and obesity are challenges among primary school children in Kinondoni and Njombe districts. The study sought to investigate those aspects in terms of prevalence, causes and impacts on social, health as well as children learning behaviors and outcomes. Systematic random sampling was used to selecting pupils and teachers. Measurement of weights and height were done to determine Body Mass Index (BMI), measurement of weights and height were done to determine body fast percentage. Questionnaires, semi-structured interview schedule and focus group discussion guides were also used. Findings revealed an average of 13.55 children, were overweight and obese. Economy status, household occupations, nutrition and inactivity were significant causes of overweight and obesity. Hypertension, excessive sweating, testing and peer rejection were common to obese children. In addition, overweight and obese children were reported to under form in academic and physical activities. The study revealed that overweight and obesity were not friendly health condition to children, thus a need to work it out. The study suggests for establishment of education programs through mass media, to raise people`s awareness on implications of obesity in children’s health, social, and learning behaviors and outcomes.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKafyulilo, A. C (2008) Prevalence and implications of overweight and obesity in children`s health and learning behavior; the case of Kinondoni and Njombe district, Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaamen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4577
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Dar es Salaam.en_US
dc.subjectSchool childrenen_US
dc.subjectHealth and hygieneen_US
dc.subjectChildrenen_US
dc.subjectObesityen_US
dc.subjectOverweight personsen_US
dc.subjectKinondoni districten_US
dc.subjectNjombe districten_US
dc.titlePrevalence and implications of overweight and obesity in children`s health and learning behavior; the case of Kinondoni and Njombe districten_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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