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Öztürk Şahin Ö, Topan A, Aközlü Z, Kolukisa T. Evaluation of factors affecting body mass index of children with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2024; 28:185-195. [PMID: 36046922 DOI: 10.1177/17446295221123866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study was conducted to evaluate the BMI of the children with intellectual disability and the factors affecting their BMI. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out between March 2016 and April 2016 in Turkey and consisted of 135 children. Children's anthropometric measurements were and their BMI values were calculated. Categorization of children by BMI percentile according to AAP reference values was performed. There was a significant difference between the BMI categories of the children (p < 0.05) and the education level of children's father (x2 = 8.960; p = 0.028), the degree of intellectual disability (x2 = 16.113; p = 0.008), the presence of other disabilities (x2 = 22.013; p = 0.000), type of disability (x2 = 21.359; p = 0.001), the nutrient intake (x2 = 38.935; p = 0.000) and the presence of nutritional problems (x2 = 7.687; p = 0.042). Father's education level, children's degree of disability, child's having presence of other disabilities, child's being dependent in the view of nutrient intake, and child's having nutritional problems were determined as factors affecting BMI.
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- Özlem Öztürk Şahin
- Karabük University, Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Pediatric Nursing, Karabük, Turkey
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- Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Pediatric Nursing, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Maltepe University, School of Nursing, Ístanbul, Turkey
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- Karabuk University, Safranbolu Şefik Yılmaz Dizdar Vocational School Department of Child Care and Youth Services Child Development Programme, Karabük, Turkey
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Gutiérrez-González E, García-Solano M, Pastor-Barriuso R, Fernández de Larrea-Baz N, Rollán-Gordo A, Peñalver-Argüeso B, Peña-Rey I, Pollán M, Pérez-Gómez B. A nation-wide analysis of socioeconomic and geographical disparities in the prevalence of obesity and excess weight in children and adolescents in Spain: Results from the ENE-COVID study. Pediatr Obes 2024; 19:e13085. [PMID: 37963589 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.13085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate national and provincial prevalence of obesity and excess weight in the child and adolescent population in Spain by sex and sociodemographic characteristics, and to explore sources of inequalities in their distribution, and their geographical patterns. METHODS ENE-COVID is a nationwide representative seroepidemiological survey (68 287 participants) stratified by province and municipality size (April-June 2020). Participants answered a questionnaire which collected self-reported weight and height, that allowed estimating crude and model-based standardized prevalences of obesity and excess weight in the 10 543 child and adolescent participants aged 2-17 years. RESULTS Crude prevalences (WHO growth reference) were higher in boys than in girls (obesity: 13.4% vs. 7.9%; excess weight: 33.7% vs. 26.0%; severe obesity: 2.9% vs. 1.2%). These prevalences varied with age, increased with the presence of any adult with excess weight in the household, while they decreased with higher adult educational and census tract average income levels. Obesity by province ranged 1.8%-30.5% in boys and 0%-17.6% in girls; excess weight ranged 15.2%-49.9% in boys and 10.8%-40.8% in girls. The lowest prevalences of obesity and excess weight were found in provinces in the northern half of Spain. Sociodemographic characteristics only partially explained the observed geographical variability (33.6% obesity; 44.2% excess weight). CONCLUSIONS Childhood and adolescent obesity and excess weight are highly prevalent in Spain, with relevant sex, sociodemographic and geographical differences. The geographic variability explained by sociodemographic variables indicates that there are other potentially modifiable factors on which to focus interventions at different geographic levels to fight this problem.
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- Department of Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases, National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases, National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases, National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases, National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases, National Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
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Bodde AE, White DA, Forseth B, Hastert M, Washburn R, Donnelly J, Sullivan D, Ptomey LT. Parent factors associated with BMI, diet, and physical activity of adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Disabil Health J 2023; 16:101507. [PMID: 37487764 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2023.101507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience overweight and obesity (OW/OB) up to 1.8 times the rate of their typically developing peers. Parents may influence adolescent weight management behaviors in this population, but the association between parent factors and adolescent weight management behaviors is unclear. OBJECTIVE To examine the associations between parent BMI and sociodemographic characteristics with adolescents' BMI, diet quality, daily energy intake, moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and sedentary behavior. METHODS This study analyzed baseline data from an 18-month randomized controlled weight loss trial for adolescents with IDD. We assessed parent BMI (kg/m2) and sociodemographic factors, and adolescent BMI z-score, MVPA, sedentary time, daily energy intake, and diet quality. Associations between parent and adolescent factors were assessed with Pearson, Spearman or Kendall Tau-b correlations; mean differences for categorical outcomes were assessed with independent samples t-tests/Mann-Whitney U tests or ANOVA/Kruskall-Wallis tests. RESULTS Ninety-five adolescent and parent dyads were included. Parent BMI was positively correlated with adolescent BMI z-score (n = 94: rs = 0.37, p < 0.01). Household income was inversely correlated with adolescent BMI z-score (n = 95: Tb = -0.18, p = 0.02). Parents with less than a bachelor's degree had adolescents with higher BMI z-scores than those with bachelor's or higher (2.1 ± 0.5 vs. 1.8 ± 0.5, p = 0.02) as well as higher sedentary behavior (n = 28, 515.2 ± 102.6 min/day vs. n = 40, 463.9 ± 148.1 min/day, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION We found parent BMI, income, and education associated with adolescent BMI z-score. These findings contribute to the sparse literature on parental factors associated with OW/OB in this population. CLINICAL TRIALS NUMBER NCT02561754.
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- Amy E Bodde
- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA.
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- Ward Family Heart Center, Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA; School of Medicine, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA; Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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Jacinto M, Monteiro D, Antunes R, Ferreira JP, Matos R, Campos MJ. Effects of exercise on body mass index and waist circumference of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1236379. [PMID: 37601630 PMCID: PMC10433222 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1236379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Introduction/Methods: This systematic review with meta-analysis aims to assess the magnitude of the effects of physical exercise programs on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), metabolic and cardiovascular health markers. Results: Considering the eligibility criteria, a final sample of nine articles was obtained. For BMI, the Z-value obtained to test the null hypothesis (difference between means is zero), showed a Z = -2.176 and p = 0.03. The highest magnitude of the effect was from the intervention with combined training (difference in means: -0.399), with a value of Z = -1.815 and p = 0.07. For WC, the Z-value is zero, showing a Z = -3.306 and p = 0.001. The highest magnitude of the effect was from the intervention with continuous cardiorespiratory training of -0.786, with a value of Z = -2.793 and p = 0.005. Discussion: Physical exercise prevents increases in BMI and WC in individuals with IDD. Aerobic training seems to be more effective in promoting WC and combined training in BMI. Systematic Review Registration: [PROSPERO], identifier [CRD42021255316].
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- Miguel Jacinto
- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
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- ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
- Research Center in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), Vila Real, Portugal
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- ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Center for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF), Coimbra, Portugal
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- ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV), Leiria, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Center for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF), Coimbra, Portugal
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Akhtar TN, McGibbon E. Blindspot in the evidence base: A systematic review of psychological interventions for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring obesity. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 126:104240. [PMID: 35500443 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (C&A-ID) face many disadvantages in healthcare research and service delivery. Intellectual disabilities have been found to precipitate weight-related problems, and together, they may be indicators of rare genetic diseases (RGDs). C&A-ID may require support for health problems exacerbated by primary diagnoses. While it is generally agreed that C&A-ID have more complex needs than typically developing individuals, psychological services to address these needs are under-explored. AIMS This systematic review aimed to identify psychological interventions for weight management in C&A-ID. METHOD MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library and SCOPUS were systematically searched. Data extraction and quality appraisal were performed for all eligible studies RESULTS: The search strategy yielded seven studies published in English between 2010 and 2022. All interventions addressed obesity through multi-disciplinary programmes and resulted in weight reductions, with most interventions theoretically influenced by principles of behaviourism. Quality appraisal revealed methodological weaknesses in six of seven studies, such as heterogeneity in samples, interventions, and outcome measures, disallowing meta-analyses and weakening the generalisability of interventions to diverse contexts and groups CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: A genuine disconnect between empirical evidence and services for C&A with complex needs was observed. This emphasises an urgency for increased inclusion in clinical and behavioural research and for robust enquiries to test/adapt psychological interventions for weight management for C&A-ID. The findings of this review hold clinical utility for clinicians working with C&A-ID, and with RGDs such as Bardet-Biedl, Prader-Willi and Down syndromes. Recommendations and a conceptual framework are provided herein for enhanced efficacy of interventions.
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- Tooba Nadeem Akhtar
- The Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, United Kingdom.
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- Wolfson Neurodisability Service, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
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Yang W, Yu JJ, Wong SHS, Sum RKW, Li MH, Sit CHP. The Associations Among Physical Activity, Quality of Life, and Self-Concept in Children and Adolescents With Disabilities: A Moderated Mediation Model. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:947336. [PMID: 35899131 PMCID: PMC9309555 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.947336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to examine a moderated mediation model of the associations among physical activity (PA), quality of life (QoL), and self-concept (SC) in children and adolescents with physical disabilities (PDs) and intellectual disabilities (IDs). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 288 children and adolescents with PDs and IDs, aged between 6 and 17 years, were recruited from 16 special schools in Hong Kong. PA, QoL, and SC were measured using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C), Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and Physical Self-Description Questionnaire Short Form, respectively. Mediation (i.e., PA, QoL, and SC) and moderation analyses (i.e., age, sex, and parental education level) were conducted by structural equation modelling (SEM) using the M plus and PROCESS macro for SPSS. RESULTS Physical activity (PA) was positively associated with SC (PDs: β = 0.373; IDs: β = 0.343), and SC significantly mediated the associations between PA and QoL in children and adolescents with PDs (parent proxy-report QoL: β = 0.114; self-report QoL: β = 0.141) and IDs (self-report QoL: β = 0.204). The mediating effects of SC accounted for 16 and 15% of the total effects of PA on QoL (parent proxy-report and self-report) respectively, in participants with PDs, and 8 and 4%, respectively, in those with IDs. Males and participants with higher parental education levels reported stronger associations among PA, QoL, and SC than their counterparts. CONCLUSION This study supports mediating and moderating effects on the associations among PA, QoL, and SC in children and adolescents with PDs and IDs. Future researchers should consider PA intervention in mental health services and provide tailor-made PA programmes based on personal and environmental factors for children and adolescents with disabilities.
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- Wen Yang
- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Yuan YQ, Liu Y, Wang MJ, Hou X, Zhang SH, Wang XL, Han YN, Sang P, Bian Y, Roswal G. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in China. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2021; 65:655-665. [PMID: 33851750 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has become a worldwide epidemic. There are several studies that have concentrated on the prevalence rate of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID), whereas data on such a population on the mainland of China remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence rate of overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents with ID on China's mainland. METHODS This study employed a cross-sectional design to examine the body weight status of 1873 children and adolescents (ages 6-18 years old) with ID in 35 special education schools. Body mass index was calculated, and the concepts of overweight and obesity were defined according to the standard of the Working Group for Obesity in China. RESULTS Data indicated that 18.2% (95% CI: 16.5%-20.0%) of children and adolescents with ID were overweight and 14.4% (95% CI: 12.8%-16.0%) were obese. Boys with ID were more likely to be overweight than girls with ID (OR = 1.48[95% CI: 1.13-1.94], P < 0.05). Children and adolescents with Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder had a trend to be classified as overweight (OR = 1.76[95% CI: 1.22-2.54], P < 0.05; OR = 1.57[95% CI: 1.17-2.09], P < 0.05, respectively) or obesity (OR = 1.82[95% CI: 1.23-2.69], P < 0.05; OR = 1.40 [95% CI: 1.02-1.93], P < 0.05, respectively) compared with those with ID without these conditions. Moreover, children and teenagers with ID living in urban areas had a predisposition to be overweight (OR = 2.16[95% CI: 1.14-4.09], P < 0.05) or obese (OR = 3.25[95% CI: 1.41-7.50], P < 0.05) relative to those who lived in rural areas. CONCLUSION Results indicated that in China, the prevalence rate of overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents with ID was remarkably high. Therefore, future research should make every effort to focus on reducing and preventing overweight and obesity of this population in China.
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- Y Q Yuan
- College of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- School of Chinese WuShu, Shandong Sport University, Rizhao, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physical Education, China Disabled Persons' Federation, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China
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- Beijing Xuanwu District Special Education School, Beijing, China
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- Shaanxi Xi'an Special Education School, Xi'an, China
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- Tianjin Hebei District Special Education School, Tianjin, China
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- School of Health Professions and Wellness, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL, USA
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Amo-Setién F, Abajas-Bustillo R, Sarabia-Cobo C, Parás-Bravo P, Leal-Costa C, Redondo-Figuero C, Bandini L. Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among Spanish students attending special education schools. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019; 33:364-372. [PMID: 31701604 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Some studies suggest that children and adolescents with intellectual disability (ID) are at elevated risk of obesity. The objective was to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with overweight and obesity among students attending special education schools in Cantabria, Spain. METHODS Cross-sectional design. A sample of n = 220 students with intellectual disability attending seven special education schools was selected using convenience sampling. Body mass index was classified into four categories according to the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria: underweight; normal weight; overweight; obesity. RESULTS The prevalence of overweight/obesity was 40.9% (95% CI: 34.6-47.5). Obesity was more frequent among females (26.0%) than males (9.8%), with an OR = 3.23 (95% CI: 1.53-6.85). Participants with Down syndrome showed an increased risk of obesity compared to other conditions (p = .005). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of overweight/obesity among children, adolescents and young adults with intellectual disability was remarkably high, with females in general and students of both sexes with Down syndrome at particularly high risk.
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- Francisco Amo-Setién
- Department of Nursing, IDIVAL Nursing Research Group, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, IDIVAL Nursing Research Group, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, IDIVAL Nursing Research Group, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, IDIVAL Nursing Research Group, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Catholic University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Health Sciences, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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Wang J, Gao Y, Kwok HHM, Huang WYJ, Li S, Li L. Children with Intellectual Disability Are Vulnerable to Overweight and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study among Chinese Children. Child Obes 2018; 14:316-326. [PMID: 29975552 DOI: 10.1089/chi.2018.0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The epidemic of childhood obesity has been well documented in typically developing child populations, while situations among children with intellectual disabilities (ID) remain unclear. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 524 Chinese children with ID (males: 68.9%, mean age: 12.2 years) in Hong Kong in 2015. Children's height and weight were measured at school. Parents, in the presence of their children, completed a self-administered questionnaire at home about the children's physical activity (PA), eating habits, and sleep duration in a typical week as well as parenting practices regarding children's eating, PA, and their sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS Of the participants, 31.3% were overweight or obese, which was higher than their typical counterparts (18.7%-19.9%). Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that overweight and obesity in children with ID were linked to their comorbidity with autism, maternal overweight and obesity, parenting practices with less pressure to eat more, children having shorter sleep duration, longer periods of sedentary behavior, and higher intake frequencies of sweetened beverages, fried food, meats, fish, and eggs. CONCLUSIONS Children with ID are vulnerable to being overweight or obese. Identified risk factors in this study highlight a multifaceted approach to the involvement of parents as well as the modification of some children's questionable behaviors to help them achieve a healthy weight.
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- Jingjing Wang
- 1 Mass Sports Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science , Beijing, China
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- 2 Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University , Hong Kong, China
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- 2 Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University , Hong Kong, China
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- 2 Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University , Hong Kong, China
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- 3 Caritas Lok Jun School , Hong Kong, China
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- 4 Injury Preventive Research Center, Shantou University Medical College , Shantou, China
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Associations Between Family Member BMI and Obesity Status of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Dev Behav Pediatr 2018; 38:690-696. [PMID: 28834788 DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000000491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether there is an association between parent and sibling obesity status and obesity status in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHODS We examined predictors of obesity in children with ASD with body mass index data for the proband, 1 sibling, and 2 parents using data from the multisite Simons Simplex Collection. RESULTS In a stepwise logistic regression model, proband obesity status was associated with obesity status of the sibling (odds ratio [OR] 2.66; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.92-3.70), mother (OR 2.10; 95% CI, 1.59-2.77), and father (OR 1.51; 95% CI, 1.15-1.98). Proband obesity was also related to somatic complaints (OR 1.60; 95% CI, 1.006-2.53), mood stabilizers (OR 1.80; 95% CI, 1.19-2.72), internalizing problems (OR 1.60; 95% CI, 1.14-2.30), age (OR 1.01; 95% CI, 1.00-1.01), and some adaptive functioning domains (OR 0.987; 95% CI, 0.977-0.997). Race, ethnicity, income, sex, and maternal education were not significant predictors. CONCLUSION Familial factors were generally the strongest predictors of obesity rather than medication use, demographics, or psychological characteristics. Results support a family-centered approach to treatment of obesity in children with ASD.
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Bernstein H, Santos M. Definitions of hunger and fullness among youth enrolled in a pediatric weight management program. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2018; 23:167-170. [PMID: 29460794 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2017.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The development and maintenance of obesity is multifactorial and involves the interplay of environmental, cultural, social, and biological influences. The purpose of the current paper was to describe hunger and fullness in a sample of pediatric patients seeking treatment for obesity. The goals of this study were to gain information about how youth with obesity describe their experience of being hungry and full and to explore common themes within these descriptions. Twenty-five patients entering a Stage 3 pediatric obesity program responded to the open-ended questions: "how do you know when you are hungry" and "how do you know when you are full?" The results found that the majority of youth used physical cues as a way to identify hunger and fullness cues. For identifying hunger, participants most frequently reported using cues such as their stomach growling or stomach pain as an indication that they are hungry. For identifying fullness, the majority of participants relied on discomfort. The current findings suggest that youth with obesity are able to attend to extreme physical cues (e.g., pain, sickness) of fullness but may not be aware of subtle cues that allow them to stop eating once they are satisfied.
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- Heather Bernstein
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Obesity Center, USA
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- Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Obesity Center, USA; University of Connecticut Health Center, USA.
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Burghard M, de Jong NB, Vlieger S, Takken T. 2017 Dutch Report Card +: Results From the First Physical Activity Report Card Plus for Dutch Youth With a Chronic Disease or Disability. Front Pediatr 2018; 6:122. [PMID: 29761094 PMCID: PMC5937055 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2018.00122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: The Dutch Active Healthy Kids (AHK) Report Card+ (RC+) consolidates and translates research and assesses how the Netherlands is being responsible in providing physical activity (PA) opportunities for youth (< 18 years) with a chronic disease or disability. The aim of this article is to summarize the results of the Dutch RC+. Methods: Nine indicators were graded using the AHK Global Alliance RC development process, which includes a synthesis of best available research, surveillance, policy and practice findings, and expert consensus. Two additional indicators were included: weight status and sleep. Results: Grades assigned were: Overall Physical Activity, D; Organized Sports Participation, B-; Active Play, C-; Active Transportation, A-; Sedentary Behavior, C; Sleep C; For Weight Status, Family and Peers, School, Community and Built Environment, Government Strategies, and Investments all INC. Conclusions: The youth with disabilities spend a large part of the day sedentary, since only 26% of them met the PA norm for healthy physical activity. Potential avenues to improve overall physical activity are changing behaviors regarding sitting, screen time, and active play. The Netherlands is on track regarding PA opportunities for youth with disabilities, however they are currently not able to participate unlimited in sports and exercise.
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- Marcella Burghard
- Shared Utrecht Pediatric Exercise Research Lab, Child Development & Exercise Center, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Shared Utrecht Pediatric Exercise Research Lab, Child Development & Exercise Center, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Shared Utrecht Pediatric Exercise Research Lab, Child Development & Exercise Center, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Shared Utrecht Pediatric Exercise Research Lab, Child Development & Exercise Center, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Lee RLT, Leung C, Chen H, Louie LHT, Brown M, Chen JL, Cheung G, Lee PH. The Impact of a School-Based Weight Management Program Involving Parents via mHealth for Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability: A Randomized Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:E1178. [PMID: 28981460 PMCID: PMC5664679 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14101178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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There is a scarcity of resources and studies that utilize targeted weight management interventions to engage parents via mHealth tools targeting obese children and adolescents with mild intellectual disabilities (MIDs) extended from school to a home setting. To test the feasibility and acceptability of a school-based weight program (SBWMP) involving parents via mHealth tools designed to reduce weight, enhance knowledge and adopt healthy lifestyles, and thereby achieve better psychosocial well-being among children and adolescents with MIDs. Four special schools were randomly assigned as intervention or control schools. Students from the intervention group (n = 63) were compared to those in the control group (n = 52), which comprised those with usual school planned activities and no parental involvement. Demographics were considered as covariates in a general linear model, an ordinal regression model and a binary logistic regression model analyzing the relationships between the SBWMP and the outcome variables at baseline (T0) and six months later (T1). Body weight, body mass index, and triceps and subscapular skinfold thickness were lower in the intervention group compared to the control group, although the differences were not statistically significant. There was a positive and direct impact of the SBWMP on students' health knowledge and psychological impacts in the intervention group. The SBWMP extended to the home involving parents via mHealth tools is a feasible and acceptable program for this group with MIDs and their parents.
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- Regina Lai-Tong Lee
- World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Applied & Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University, Belfast B79 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK.
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA.
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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Savage A, Emerson E. Overweight and obesity among children at risk of intellectual disability in 20 low and middle income countries. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2016; 60:1128-1135. [PMID: 27444252 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Revised: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with intellectual disability (ID) in high income countries are at significantly greater risk of obesity than their non-disabled peers. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 3 to 4-year-old children who are/are not at risk of ID in low and middle income countries. METHOD Secondary analysis of Round 4 and 5 UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) from 20 low and middle income countries that included a total of 83 597 3 to 4-year-old children. RESULTS Few differences in risk of overweight or obesity were apparent between 3 and 4-year-old children identified as being at risk/not at risk of ID in 20 low and middle income countries. In the two countries where statistically significant differences were observed, prevalence of overweight/obesity was lower among children at risk of ID. CONCLUSIONS These results stand in stark contrast to evidence from high income countries which suggest that children with ID are at significantly increased risk of obesity when compared to their non-intellectually disabled peers.
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- A Savage
- Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom.
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Krause S, Ware R, McPherson L, Lennox N, O’Callaghan M. Obesity in adolescents with intellectual disability: Prevalence and associated characteristics. Obes Res Clin Pract 2016; 10:520-530. [DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2014] [Revised: 10/09/2015] [Accepted: 10/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Emerson E, Robertson J, Baines S, Hatton C. Obesity in British children with and without intellectual disability: cohort study. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:644. [PMID: 27460572 PMCID: PMC4962444 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3309-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 07/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Reducing the prevalence of and inequities in the distribution of child obesity will require developing interventions that are sensitive to the situation of ‘high risk’ groups of children. Children with intellectual disability appear to be one such group. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of obesity in children with and without intellectual disability in a longitudinal representative sample of British children and identify risk factors associated with obesity at age 11. Methods Information was collected on a nationally representative sample of over 18,000 at ages 9 months, 3, 5, 7 and 11 years. We used UK 1990 gender-specific growth reference charts and the LMS Growth programme to identify age and gender-specific overweight and obesity BMI thresholds for each child at ages 5, 7 and 11 years. Results Children with intellectual disabilities were significantly more likely than other children to be obese at ages five (OR = 1.32[1.03–1.68]), seven (OR = 1.39[1.05–1.83]) and eleven (OR = 1.68[1.39–2.03]). At ages five and seven increased risk of obesity among children with intellectual disabilities was only apparent among boys. Among children with intellectual disability risk of obesity at age eleven was associated with persistent maternal obesity, maternal education, child ethnicity and being bullied at age five. Conclusions Children with intellectual disability are a high-risk group for the development of obesity, accounting for 5–6 % of all obese children. Interventions to reduce the prevalence and inequities in the distribution of child obesity will need to take account of the specific situation of this group of children.
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- Eric Emerson
- Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK. .,Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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Maïano C, Hue O, Morin AJS, Moullec G. Prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Obes Rev 2016; 17:599-611. [PMID: 27171466 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2015] [Revised: 01/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Although there have been numerous studies examining the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, they have not yet been integrated and synthesized through a systematic quantitative review process. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine: (i) the prevalence of overweight/obesity among children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities; (ii) the sources of heterogeneity in studies reporting the prevalence of overweight/obesity in this population; and (iii) the risk of overweight/obesity in this population compared with their typically developing peers. A systematic literature search was performed and 16 studies, published between 1985 and 2015, met the inclusion criteria. The resulting pooled prevalence estimates for overweight, overweight-obesity and obesity were respectively: (i) 15%, 30%, and 13%, in children; and (ii) 18%, 33%, and 15% in adolescents. Subgroup analyses showed significant variations in the pooled prevalence estimates as a function of geographical region, recruitment setting, additional diagnoses, and norms used to define overweight or obesity. The findings also showed adolescents with intellectual disabilities to be respectively 1.54 and 1.80 times more at risk of overweight-obesity and obesity than typically developing adolescents. Unfortunately, no such comparison is available for children. © 2016 World Obesity.
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- C Maïano
- Cyberpsychology Laboratory, Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), Gatineau, Canada.,Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, Strathfield, Australia.,Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), Gatineau, Canada
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- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Canada
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- Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, Strathfield, Australia
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- Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), Gatineau, Canada.,Research Center, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Affiliated Hospital of Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
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Limbers CA, Young D, Bryant W, Stephen M. Associations between family religious practices, internalizing/externalizing behaviors, and body mass index in obese youth. Int J Psychiatry Med 2015; 49:215-26. [PMID: 25921774 DOI: 10.1177/0091217415582191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The objective of the present study was to assess the associations among family religious practices, internalizing/externalizing behaviors, and body mass index in a sample of severely obese youth referred to an outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinic. The sample consisted of 43 obese youth (body mass index > 95th percentile) aged 6-16 years (mean age = 12.67 years). Approximately 93% of families endorsed their religious faith as Christian or Catholic. Parents of youth were administered a demographic questionnaire, religiosity questionnaire, and the Child Behavior Checklist. Three multiple linear regression models were examined with body mass index percentile, Child Behavior Checklist Internalizing Scale, and Child Behavior Checklist Externalizing Scale as outcome variables. A parent endorsing greater importance of religious faith in shaping family life was associated with lower child body mass index percentile (p < 0.05) in the present sample. Greater family attendance at religious services was associated with higher child body mass index percentile (p < 0.05). Our data suggest that church-based interventions may be one viable option for the delivery of lifestyle interventions in families of youth with severe obesity.
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Baylor University, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McLane Children's Hospital at Scott & White, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McLane Children's Hospital at Scott & White, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, USA
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Ptomey LT, Gibson CA, Willis EA, Taylor JM, Goetz JR, Sullivan DK, Donnelly JE. Parents' perspective on weight management interventions for adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Disabil Health J 2015; 9:162-6. [PMID: 26277410 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Revised: 06/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have high rates of obesity. However, little research has been conducted demonstrating effective strategies and barriers for weight loss or weight management in adolescents with IDD. Furthermore, parents play a large role in terms of weight management in children and adolescents with IDD, and their views should be taken into consideration when designing a diet and PA intervention for weight management. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study are to better understand the parents' perspectives on the strategies and barriers for helping children and adolescents with IDD be successful in a weight management program and to identify how this information to guide future approaches. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted in 18 parents whose children had just finished a diet and PA intervention. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was performed. RESULTS Parents reported a positive attitude toward the program, liked the convenience of the program, and felt that they learned beneficial strategies to encourage healthy habits in the home. Parents found time to be a major barrier to supporting their child with a diet and PA intervention. Parents were willing to change their own dietary behaviors to help their children successfully follow a weight loss intervention; however, no parent reported changing their own PA levels. CONCLUSION Future diet and PA studies should aim to reduce parental time commitment and increase importance of PA.
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- Lauren T Ptomey
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; Department of Nutrition Services, Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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Robertson J, Hatton C, Baines S, Emerson E. Systematic Reviews of the Health or Health care of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review to Identify Gaps in the Evidence Base. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2015; 28:455-523. [DOI: 10.1111/jar.12149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/13/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Janet Robertson
- Centre for Disability Research; Division of Health Research; Lancaster University; Lancaster UK
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- Centre for Disability Research; Division of Health Research; Lancaster University; Lancaster UK
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- Centre for Disability Research; Division of Health Research; Lancaster University; Lancaster UK
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- Centre for Disability Research; Division of Health Research; Lancaster University; Lancaster UK
- Centre for Disability Research and Policy; University of Sydney; Sydney NSW Australia
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Gallagher S, Hannigan A. Child problem behaviours are associated with obesity in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2015; 36C:358-365. [PMID: 25462495 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.10.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Revised: 10/17/2014] [Accepted: 10/23/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Epidemiological evidence suggests that obesity and depression are highly co-morbid. In a national cohort study, we examined whether parents caring for children with disabilities were more likely to be classified as obese compared to parents of children without disabilities and if obesity was associated with depressive symptoms or child behaviour characteristics. Using data from the Growing Up in Ireland National Longitudinal Study of Children (2006 to date), 627 parents of children with developmental disabilities were compared with 7941 parents of typically developing children on objectively measured levels of obesity (body mass index ≥30kg/m2), depression, health behaviours, chronic health conditions, socio-demographic and child behavioural characteristics. Parents of children with disabilities were more likely to be classified as obese compared to control parents (24.5% vs. 19.6%, p=0.005, Cramer's V<0.1). Depression was not associated with obesity. However, the odds of obesity increased with increasing child problem behaviour (OR 1.05, 95% CI 1.03-1.06). Over half (57%) of obese parents caring for children with disabilities reported trying to lose weight often or very often. This study has confirmed, in a population-based sample, the high risk of obesity in parents caring for children with disabilities after adjusting for the presence of depression and other health behaviours; increasing child problem behaviours were predictive of obesity. Importantly, given the negative health correlates of obesity, it is imperative that health professionals pay attention to weight issues in these parents and support their efforts in managing these issues.
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- Stephen Gallagher
- Centre for Social Issues Research, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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- Centre for Interventions in Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Availability of state-based obesity surveillance data on high school students with disabilities in the United States. Matern Child Health J 2014; 19:1152-61. [PMID: 25303806 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-014-1616-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the availability of public health surveillance data on obesity among American children with disabilities in state-based surveillance programs. We reviewed annual cross-sectional datasets in state-level surveillance programs for high school students, implemented 2001-2011, for the inclusion of weight and height and disability screening questions. When datasets included a disability screen, its content and consistency of use across years were examined. We identified 54 surveillance programs with 261 annual datasets containing obesity data. Twelve surveillance programs in 11 states included a disability screening question that could be used to extract obesity data for high school students with disabilities, leaving the other 39 states with no state-level obesity data for students with disabilities. A total of 43 annual datasets, 16.5 % of the available datasets, could be used to estimate the obesity status of students with disabilities. The frequency of use of disability questions varied across states, and the content of the questions often changed across years and within a state. We concluded that state surveillance programs rarely contained questions that could be used to identify high school students with disabilities. This limits the availability of data that can be used to monitor obesity and related health statuses among this population in the majority of states.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The high prevalence of childhood obesity continues to persist, especially in children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN). The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations are appropriate frameworks related to increasing physical activity and healthy eating habits among CYSHCN. This review aims to provide pediatric providers with recommendations in the assessment, treatment, and management of obesity in CYSHCN. RECENT FINDINGS Personal, environmental, and parental factors contribute to participation of CYSHCN in physical activity and consumption of healthy foods. Findings demonstrate that physical activity among CYSHCN is possible with proper guidance and supervision from families, healthcare providers, and community recreation staff. Proper direction from parents can help CYSHCN with food restrictions consume healthier food options. Creative solutions for promoting physical activity and healthy foods are vital for this special population. SUMMARY Promoting healthy weight and addressing health behaviors can contribute to favorable health outcomes and quality of life in CYSHCN. Pediatricians are encouraged to assess risks contributing to obesity in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams (specialists, psychologists, primary care providers, mental health professionals, social workers, physical therapists, and dieticians), providing their patients (CYSHCN) with essential skills and resources to prevent and manage obesity.
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Must A, Curtin C, Hubbard K, Sikich L, Bedford J, Bandini L. Obesity Prevention for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Curr Obes Rep 2014; 3:156-70. [PMID: 25530916 PMCID: PMC4267572 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-014-0098-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The prevention of obesity in children with DD is a pressing public health issue, with implications for health status, independent living, and quality of life. Substantial evidence suggests that children with developmental disabilities (DD), including those with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have a prevalence of obesity at least as high if not higher than their typically developing peers. The paper reviews what is known about the classic and unique risk factors for childhood obesity in these groups of children, including dietary, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and family factors, as well as medication use. We use evidence from the literature to make the case that primary prevention at the individual/family, school and community levels will require tailoring of strategies and adapting existing intervention approaches.
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- Aviva Must
- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111
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- Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 465 Medford Street, Suite 500, Charlestown, MA 02129
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- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, 75 Kneeland Street, 8 Floor, Boston, MA 02111
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 7167 UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7167
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 7160 UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7160
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- Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 465 Medford Street, Suite 500, Charlestown, MA 02129
- Department of Health Sciences, Boston University, 635 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02115
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