Prediabetes Among Overweight and Obese School-aged Chidren: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Kadek Ayu, Erika, Arnis, Puspitha, Ilkafah, Ilkafah, Syahrul, Syahrul
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English; English; English; English
• Published: Elsevier Doyma 2020
• Subjects: RT Nursing
• Online Access: https://repository.unair.ac.id/120233/2/4%20Prediabetes%20among%20overweight%20and%20obese%20school-aged%20children_2020.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/120233/1/4%20Prediabetes%20Among%20Overweight%20and%20Obese%20School-aged%20Chidren_%20A%20Cro.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/120233/5/4%20%20Prediabetes%20Among%20Overweight.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/120233/6/Korespondensi%20Enfermeria-Q3-Prediabetes%20among%20overweight.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/120233/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1130862119303365
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Objective: This study aims to determine the description of prediabetes 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 children’s 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% and 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 min 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 prediabetes in overweight and obese children of school age.