Belittled Self-Esteem among Obese Students : A Whistle Blown before Detrimental Consequences

Sanaa Shaaban; May Nassar; Yasmin G. El Gendy; Ahmed Shouman; Sylvia Ezzat

doi:10.12816/0049402

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Belittled Self-Esteem among Obese Students : A Whistle Blown before Detrimental Consequences

Authors:

Sanaa Shaaban | May Nassar | Yasmin G. El Gendy | Ahmed Shouman | Sylvia Ezzat

Publisher:

Ain Shams University : Egyptian Paediatric Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Pediatrics 2016 Vol.33 Issue 3-4, pp.361-371

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

124314

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

16871677

DOI:

10.12816/0049402

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Abstract:

 Background: Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic affecting children of all ages, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds; but limited research is available on its emotional effect. The aim of this study is to detect the association between obesity and self-esteem and highlight its effect on school performance among Egyptian school children and adolescents.
Methods: This cross sectional study was performed in urban primary schools of Cairo during the school year 2014-2015. It included 1270 school children aged 6-15 years. Their weight, height and body mass index (BMI) were checked. Self-esteem was measured using Rosenberg score and school records for absenteeism and performance were recorded.
Results: Out of the 1270 school child, 505 obese child (BMI >95th centile) were enrolled and 101 were included as a control group (BMI between 5th and 85th centile). This study demonstrated that obese students had significantly lower self-esteem compared to non-obese ones. Girls had significantly lower scores than boys. Obesity affected school performance and statistically more absenteeism was detected among those students. The study detected significant negative correlation between the BMI and self -esteem score and significant positive correlation between BMI and absenteeism.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that Egyptian obese school children had significantly lower self-esteem compared to non-obese ones especially girls. Obese students had delayed scholastic performance and more absenteeism. Self-esteem screening is thus recommended to spot up such vulnerable students for prompt weight adjustment programs and psychological support aiming at better scholastic achievements for them.

Article Details

Belittled Self-Esteem among Obese Students : A Whistle Blown before Detrimental Consequences

Authors:

Sanaa Shaaban | May Nassar | Yasmin G. El Gendy | Ahmed Shouman | Sylvia Ezzat

Publisher:

Ain Shams University : Egyptian Paediatric Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Pediatrics 2016 Vol.33 Issue 3-4, pp.361-371

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

124314

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

16871677

DOI:

10.12816/0049402

Descriptors:

OVERWEIGHT

STUDENTS

MEDICAL CARE

SELF-ESTEEM

EGYPT

Absenteeism

Obesity

School Performance

Self-Esteem

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Sanaa Shaaban | May Nassar | Yasmin G. El Gendy | Ahmed Shouman | Sylvia Ezzat

Publisher: Ain Shams University : Egyptian Paediatric Society

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Pediatrics 2016 Vol.33 Issue 3-4, pp.361-371

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2016

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 124314

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 16871677

DOI: 10.12816/0049402

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Sanaa Shaaban | May Nassar | Yasmin G. El Gendy | Ahmed Shouman | Sylvia Ezzat

Publisher:

Ain Shams University : Egyptian Paediatric Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Pediatrics 2016 Vol.33 Issue 3-4, pp.361-371

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2016

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

124314

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

16871677

DOI:

10.12816/0049402