Evaluation of Body Weight Perception Using Body Size Guides

Sencer Kaya; Elif Ateş

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Body Weight Perception Using Body Size Guides

Yazarlar:

Sencer Kaya | Elif Ateş

Yayıncı:

Duzce University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Informatics and Information Systems | Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Konuralp Medical Journal Vol.16 Issue 3, pp.293-301

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001330624

pISSN:

1309-3878

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Özet:

 Objective: The search for new approaches in the fight against obesity has resulted in the idea of examining the characteristics of body weight perception. The aim of this study was to determine individuals body weight perceptions and to observe the association between such perceptions and their socio-demographic characteristics and weight loss-oriented behaviors. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Body Size Guide and the Body Weight Attitude and Behavior Questionnaire to assess body weight perception among participants. We assessed the frequency of accurate, under- or over-perception of participants own body weights and their association with socio-demographic characteristics Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests, Students t-tests, and one-way ANOVA to determine associations between weight perception and socio-demographic characteristics. Results: Of the 283 participants, 50.2 142 exhibited inaccurate body weight perception IBWP. Significant associations were found between IBWP and gender, education level, and BMI classification p0.05. The frequency of accurate body weight perception ABWP in participants with a normal actual body mass index BMI was 76.6 66, but only 30.8 33 in pre-obese, 41.1 23 in class I obese and 31.6 6 in class II obese individuals. In addition, 52.1 74 of participants with IBWP under-perceived their body weight. Forty-seven 64.4 women with IBWP under-perceived themselves, while 42 60.9 of men IBWP over-perceived themselves p0.004. There was a significant difference between actual BMI classes in terms of ABWP p0.001. Significant differences were determined between perceived BMI classes in terms of diet, exercise and seeking expert advice in order to lose weight p0.001, p0.005, and p0.001, respectively. Conclusion: This study provides new insights into the prevalence and factors associated with inaccurate body weight perception. These findings can inform targeted public health interventions to promote accurate self-perception and encourage healthier behaviors, particularly among populations at higher risk of obesity.

 Objective: The search for new approaches in the fight against obesity has resulted in the idea of examining the characteristics of body weight perception. The aim of this study was to determine individuals body weight perceptions and to observe the association between such perceptions and their socio-demographic characteristics and weight loss-oriented behaviors. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Body Size Guide and the Body Weight Attitude and Behavior Questionnaire to assess body weight perception among participants. We assessed the frequency of accurate, under- or over-perception of participants own body weights and their association with socio-demographic characteristics Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests, Students t-tests, and one-way ANOVA to determine associations between weight perception and socio-demographic characteristics. Results: Of the 283 participants, 50.2 142 exhibited inaccurate body weight perception IBWP. Significant associations were found between IBWP and gender, education level, and BMI classification p0.05. The frequency of accurate body weight perception ABWP in participants with a normal actual body mass index BMI was 76.6 66, but only 30.8 33 in pre-obese, 41.1 23 in class I obese and 31.6 6 in class II obese individuals. In addition, 52.1 74 of participants with IBWP under-perceived their body weight. Forty-seven 64.4 women with IBWP under-perceived themselves, while 42 60.9 of men IBWP over-perceived themselves p0.004. There was a significant difference between actual BMI classes in terms of ABWP p0.001. Significant differences were determined between perceived BMI classes in terms of diet, exercise and seeking expert advice in order to lose weight p0.001, p0.005, and p0.001, respectively. Conclusion: This study provides new insights into the prevalence and factors associated with inaccurate body weight perception. These findings can inform targeted public health interventions to promote accurate self-perception and encourage healthier behaviors, particularly among populations at higher risk of obesity.

 Objective: The search for new approaches in the fight against obesity has resulted in the idea of examining the characteristics of body weight perception. The aim of this study was to determine individuals body weight perceptions and to observe the association between such perceptions and their socio-demographic characteristics and weight loss-oriented behaviors. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Body Size Guide and the Body Weight Attitude and Behavior Questionnaire to assess body weight perception among participants. We assessed the frequency of accurate, under- or over-perception of participants own body weights and their association with socio-demographic characteristics Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests, Students t-tests, and one-way ANOVA to determine associations between weight perception and socio-demographic characteristics. Results: Of the 283 participants, 50.2 142 exhibited inaccurate body weight perception IBWP. Significant associations were found between IBWP and gender, education level, and BMI classification p0.05. The frequency of accurate body weight perception ABWP in participants with a normal actual body mass index BMI was 76.6 66, but only 30.8 33 in pre-obese, 41.1 23 in class I obese and 31.6 6 in class II obese individuals. In addition, 52.1 74 of participants with IBWP under-perceived their body weight. Forty-seven 64.4 women with IBWP under-perceived themselves, while 42 60.9 of men IBWP over-perceived themselves p0.004. There was a significant difference between actual BMI classes in terms of ABWP p0.001. Significant differences were determined between perceived BMI classes in terms of diet, exercise and seeking expert advice in order to lose weight p0.001, p0.005, and p0.001, respectively. Conclusion: This study provides new insights into the prevalence and factors associated with inaccurate body weight perception. These findings can inform targeted public health interventions to promote accurate self-perception and encourage healthier behaviors, particularly among populations at higher risk of obesity.

 Amaç: Obeziteyle mücadelede yeni yaklaşımların arayışı vücut ağırlığı algısının incelenmesi fikrini doğurmuştur. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bireylerin vücut ağırlığı algılarını belirlemek ve bu algılar ile sosyo-demografik özellikleri ve kilo verme odaklı davranışları arasındaki ilişkiyi gözlemlemektir. Metot: Katılımcılarda vücut ağırlığı algısını değerlendirmek için Vücut Ölçüsü Rehberi ve Vücut Ağırlığı Tutum ve Davranış Anketi kullanarak kesitsel bir çalışma yürütüldü. Katılımcıların kendi vücut ağırlıklarını doğru, az veya çok algılama sıklığını ve bunların sosyo-demografik özelliklerle ilişkisini değerlendirdik. Veriler, kilo algısı ile sosyo-demografik özellikler arasındaki ilişkileri belirlemek için Ki-kare testleri, Student t-testleri ve tek yönlü ANOVA kullanılarak analiz edildi. Bulgular: 283 katılımcının 50,2si 142 yanlış vücut ağırlığı algısı YVAA sergiledi. YVAA ile cinsiyet, eğitim düzeyi ve BKİ sınıflandırması arasında anlamlı ilişkiler bulundu p0,05. Normal vücut kitle indeksi VKİ olan katılımcılarda doğru vücut ağırlığı algısı DVAA sıklığı 76,6 66 iken, pre-obezlerde bu oran yalnızca 30,8 33, sınıf 1 obezlerde 41,1 23 ve sınıf 2 obezlerde 31,6 6 idi. Ayrıca, YVAAlı katılımcıların 52,1i 74 vücut ağırlıklarını olduğundan az algıladı. YVAAlı kırk yedi kadın 64,4 kendilerini olduğundan az algılarken, YVAAlı erkeklerin 42si 60,9 kendilerini olduğundan fazla algıladı p0,004. Gerçek BKI sınıfları arasında DVAA açısından anlamlı fark bulundu p0,001. Diyet, egzersiz ve kilo vermek için uzman görüşü alma açısından algılanan BKI sınıfları arasında anlamlı fark bulundu sırasıyla p0,001, p0,005 ve p0,001. Sonuçlar: Bu çalışma, yanlış vücut ağırlığı algısının yaygınlığı ve bununla ilişkili faktörler hakkında yeni bakış açıları sunmaktadır. Bu bulgular, özellikle obezite riski daha yüksek olan popülasyonlarda doğru öz algıyı teşvik etmek ve daha sağlıklı davranışları desteklemek için halk sağlığı müdahalelerine bilgi sağlayabilir.

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Body Weight Perception Using Body Size Guides

Yazarlar:

Sencer Kaya | Elif Ateş

Yayıncı:

Duzce University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Informatics and Information Systems | Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Konuralp Medical Journal Vol.16 Issue 3, pp.293-301

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001330624

pISSN:

1309-3878

Body Mass Index

Obesity

Weight Loss

Body Weight PerceptionVücut Kitle İndeksi

Obezite

Ağırlık kaybı

Vücut ağırlığı algısı

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Sencer Kaya | Elif Ateş

Yayıncı: Duzce University

Ana Başlıklar: Health Informatics and Information Systems | Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi: Konuralp Medical Journal Vol.16 Issue 3, pp.293-301

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 10/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001330624

pISSN: 1309-3878

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Sencer Kaya | Elif Ateş

Yayıncı:

Duzce University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Informatics and Information Systems | Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Konuralp Medical Journal Vol.16 Issue 3, pp.293-301

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001330624

pISSN:

1309-3878